Ilkay Gundogan - Done Deal

[blue whippet]

I hope he doesn't regret his move when he looks out of the window at the Manchester weather this morning.
Will be great to see him again on Saturday even if it's just a stroll on to the pitch to wave.

 

[Sk@mcfc]

Can't see him getting more than 20 mins on Saturday, his preseason was 20 mins against Madrid, 45 Mins against AC Milan and then 20 mins against Monaco where he had a head injury and was taken off.... now I don't doubt his fitness but definitely will need a few games

More than most of our starting eleven had tbf

 

[journolud]

Who the fuck suggested we take Sterling back too?

Was it that Ray fella? Rayoflight or whatever he’s called

 

[Pollock's Deft Backheader]

yea, yesterday was dining with Pep

Pep loves his intimate dinners with older players.

 

[halfcenturyup]

Pep loves his intimate dinners with older players.

Nah. That's Wayne Rooney you are thinking of.

 

[Coatigan]

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.

Your problem with him coming is we would have to replace him in a couple years? We have been searching and been unable to find a 'replacement! all summer, for this season.

 

[horlock_was_super]

It doesn’t look much.
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Do you get a 10% discount if you show your season ticket?

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Can we keep this a positive thread about brilliant signing and not indulge the incoherent ramblings of the resident pub bore?

 

[skillman]

Incredible if it happens. I still think he'll sign for Oldham. A bit like when Bolton missed out on Hamann to Little Old City.

Define “missed out”

 

[horlock_was_super]

Presented on the pitch at half time i reckon.

It did legitimately look like he was limping going through the airport lol. Im sure hes fine but yeah maybe train Friday morning with the lads and then in the stands Saturday.

That’s a good sign!
He was injured the first time round and that turned out alright!