Excellent Gundogan article in New York Times

[rowarta]

great read

 

[dickie davies]

I've fired that off for my Daughter to read as she's taking Sport Rehab at Uni

 

[Mike N]

Very good article, I'm so happy he's back playing football.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

What a great interview. It provides a real insight into a footballer's life. It's a shame we never see this sort of quality in UK sports journalism. All we get over here is mindless drivel..Pep says this or Jose says that or a so-called Twitter storm!

 

[bigquinn772]

Fantastic read. Hopefully he wins the same as Xavi did after his op :-)


“He said that he had also operated on Xavi Hernández,” Gundogan said. “He said that after he had the operation, Xavi won every competition: the Spanish title, the Champions League, the World Cup, everything.”

 

[Bilboblue]

Excellent, an unbiased article, great find @Ric
Thanks.

 

[Josh_D]

OK, I enjoyed that. Like a poster inferred, it's a shame you don't get to see written pieces like this done by more British journalists. This reminds me of when I had a horrific injury in my teens. Although, I don't do sports now, I always wanted to be an athlete. When it happened, after the recovery and everything, my right leg was never the same. I was told by doctors I would be able to walk, and do normal activities but that was it. The career of a footballer is a very short one. So I can understand how it feels whenever they have injuries. Glad Ilkay is back playing again.

 

[Dribble]

Wow, what a brilliant and emotive piece that was. Trying to put myself in his position, & having had 7 knee operations myself, I truly felt for him. The difference was is my career didn't depend on the success of the ops like his did.

Great to have him back, & what his consultant told him about Xavi must have been a great comfort & given him strength.

 

[City_Sean]

Rory is one of the best writers out there. Really enjoyed this piece.

 

[Ric]

OK, I enjoyed that. Like a poster inferred, it's a shame you don't get to see written pieces like this done by British journalists. This reminds me of when I had a horrific injury in my teens. Although, I don't do sports now, I always wanted to be an athlete. When it happened, after the recovery and everything, my right leg was never the same. I was told by doctors I would be able to walk, and do normal activities but that was it. The career of a footballer is a very short one. So I can understand how it feels whenever they have injuries. Glad Ilkay is back playing again.

Rory Smith is British mate ;)