Ilkay Gundogan - Done Deal

[The Black Shed]

Created the most chances in La Liga last season and ran more than all his Barca teammates.

He was only second in expected assists though. Just behind Savinho.

And they're both now at City, stoked.

 

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

According to numerous posters on here Gundo is on his death bed.

He's 33.
He's finished.
He can't run.
He won't be able for the Premier League.

It's funny that most of these comments are from the same people who want us to spunk £100m on Bruno Guimares...I wouldn't let him clean Gundos boots ffs

I can’t believe you want Gundo to play in dirty boots

 

[BringBackSwales]

What is Pep wearing? His trousers look as if he’s got a pair of half shorts half trousers!! Does he just want to get 1 leg tanned to the same shade as the other? Mind you he’s then got what looks like a long sock on as well. ;-)
Ah well he was meeting the Gundog so he probably dashed home from training and grabbed the first thing in his wardrobe. ;-) :-)

Is that the kit man (Brandon?) with him?

 

[BringBackSwales]

Savinho is the player I am looking forward in seeing more of as he has fresher and slightly different ideas than a returning club legend.

Talking about different ideas….! Ffs do you ever stop?!

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

No he left on a high and we got the very best out of him and as a club we know when to let go of our stars. He was one of my favourites but again it is time to move on and time for fresher ideas. I am being a little realistic and completely honest on this. If there was a real need for Gundo's return then I would be a little more excited with this. We don't need an extra older head especially as the current seniors we still have.

Whilst I don't agree on much of how you feel about him returning I admire your honesty and stance on giving your opinion.

We may not need an extra older head but the bigger picture is him going on to coach and possibly become Pep's right hand man. He may even succeed Pep as boss one day. And Gundo returning may even help persuade Pep to sign another contract extension. Lots more pros than cons I think, Ray.

 

[RayCTID]

Talking about different ideas….! Ffs do you ever stop?!

Same I can ask about you and your constant need to attack. Younger head different qualities which we didn't have.

 

[RayCTID]

Whilst I don't agree on much of how you feel about him returning a admire your honesty and stance on giving your opinion.

We may not need an extra older head but the bigger picture is him going on to coach and possibly become Pep's right hand man. He may even succeed Pep as boss one day. And Gundo returning may even help persuade Pep to sign another contract extension. Lots more pros than cons I think, Ray.

If he just returned as part of the coaching staff then that would been brilliant. We wouldn't have to search for his replacement in a playing capacity once he retires in the next couple of years and we have a player who has achieved the lot passing his knowledge as a coach straight away and not have to be concerned with injuries or fitness. Although speed isn't part of his game age will finally creep on him at some point. I don't think his return will have any barring on whether Pep extends or not. The bigger picture is the whole challenge and whether Pep thinks he has achieved all that he can wants to achieve at City. I wasn't expecting people to agree with me but I am being completely honest.

 

[Bill Walker]

I'm incredibly excited that he is returning to us. I Think this could make the difference in us winning the premier league again.
I'm also incredibly happy that he didn't entertain going anywhere else.

 

[RayCTID]

We still would be favourites with or without Gundo. What we may do this time with Gundo is not lose the FA Cup final providing we can stay sober until after it.

 

[Zenmanc]

Savinho is the player I am looking forward in seeing more of as he has fresher and slightly different ideas than a returning club legend.

This would fit better in the "Savinho" or the "I really have nothing better to do than rain down on every one else who has really had a remarkable day" threads.