19 | Ilkay Gundogan - 2024/25

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

I don't think we should be expecting too much of Gundo initially. Swept up like everyone else in the euphoria of his homecoming, I feel with a little bit of distance that that needs saying.

 

[Vienna_70]

I don't think we should be expecting too much of Gundo initially. Swept up like everyone else in the euphoria of his homecoming, I feel with a little bit of distance that that needs saying.

I know it was only for 20 minutes or so, but when he came on against Ipswich, it was like he’d never been away.

I don’t think there’s any danger of Ilkay not delivering.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

This is football heritage

Classy sweaters his lady chooses, too.

 

[jimharri]

Now; I have to question his sanity there!

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

Now; I have to question his sanity there!

When you miss the bad parts of something.. you're in a really bad spot.

He got lucky.. very lucky.. he escaped and Bernardo is even luckier if he has the common sense to avoid the Brokelona quicksand.



BTW that should just about end it for the Pep going back to Brokelona conspiracy theory.

 

[The perfect fumble]

 

[skillman]

We were on the ropes in that second half…until Gundo came on. Steadied the ship, played the extra pass when needed and calmed the whole team right down. Exactly what he was brought back to do.

Like he’s never been away. Ledge.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Hasn't missed a beat. Class, class, class.

 

[freshie]

Wonderful to have him back

 

[Blu1]

So cool with the ball today! So glad we have him back

 

[jimharri]

We were on the ropes in that second half…until Gundo came on. Steadied the ship, played the extra pass when needed and calmed the whole team right down. Exactly what he was brought back to do.

Like he’s never been away. Ledge.

Exactly why we bought him back. I don't think anyone is seriously expecting him to play 50+ games this season. His experience off the bench in games like today, as well as potentially starting against the bigger teams, will be invaluable. He can say "been there, done that, got the t shirt".

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

Some silky Ilkay touches when he came on today

 

[bluethai]

Unlike last season, this time, even if we're struggling, seeing Gundogan on the bench gives me comfort, knowing we have a solid Plan B if needed.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Some of his touches yesterday were so good. If Erling put away that chance at the end it would have been an early contender for our goal of the season.

 

[schfc6]

Now; I have to question his sanity there!

In fairness, Dortmund doesn’t have the best weather.

 

[Goater=Legend]

Feels like he never left.

 

[HaalandEffect]

He will be a good future assistant manager (arteta route)

 

[big gaz]

Well this is all nice and sweet, unlike the thread when he joined ;-)
Great to have him back and once again will do a great job for us.

 

[Vienna_70]

According to the Star today, Ilkay will have the option to extend his contract by another year, if he features in at least 50% of our match-day squads this season.

I would expect him to walk that stipulation.

 

[ninjamonkey]

A joy to see the cruyff flick back.