Thank You, Ilkay Gundogan

[didsburyblu]

It's a shame thats now three legends Sergio, silva & ilkay who are leaving without any proper farewell

 

[Tevez City]

Thanks Ilkay

 

[Bazzmand Show]

Disagree mate… he plays the game at his own pace and never looks flustered. He looked to be at his peak and I think he would have done another 3 years in the PL. He’s a huge loss, an irreplaceable one, but I’m sure we’ll adapt and move on. Truly gutted to see him go, but I wish him well.

The club know better than anyone about how the physical side of the players are holding up. Whilst Gundo might look fine on the pitch, he could be struggling to get up for games week in week out.

If we've let him go then I back them on that decision as great as he has been.

 

[dereksidewinder]

I don’t quite understand this.. we didn’t want to spend the money to match Barca’s contract for gundog but surely if gundog stays we wouldn’t have needed to spend £30m on kovacic.. why not just pay the extra on the contract and don’t sign kovacic?

 

[FantasyIreland]

I don’t quite understand this.. we didn’t want to spend the money to match Barca’s contract for gundog but surely if gundog stays we wouldn’t have needed to spend £30m on kovacic.. why not just pay the extra on the contract and don’t sign kovacic?

Kovacic is still at his peak and hungry for success.His more physical attributes might also be better suited to our needs.

 

[dereksidewinder]

Kovacic is still at his peak and hungry for success.His more physical attributes might also be better suited to our needs.

Seems like a gamble to me. He’s quite injury prone. Keeping gundo would’ve meant it was business as usual again next year.

 

[its a Barm]

Very sad news but inevitable, they all have to leave one day he goes with all our love and best wishes which he deserves, I look forward to his exit video

 

[FantasyIreland]

Seems like a gamble to me. He’s quite injury prone. Keeping gundo would’ve meant it was business as usual again next year.

I'm not convinced,I think it's the best decision for all.

 

[Benzino]

It’s a dark day again, another legend leaves, and we step into the unknown, not knowing who will replace him or what’s to come.

Gundogan came to us almost as a squad player, in a time where Fernandinho, David Silva and KDB were the top picks.

In 18/19 when Fernandinho was injured, we got the first glimpse of his extraordinary tenacity, which propelled us to a remarkable 14-game winning streak, successfully fending off the advances of Liverpool. It was at this point that the majority now began to comprehend the true extent of his abilities.

When David Silva departed us, there was a collective anxiety. As no one could see how anyone could possibly fill that void. Foden was often touted as a potential successor, but few foresaw Gundogan as the one to step up to the plate. But his controlling of the game in the midfield, had become David Silva esq. While he lacked Silva's innate talent for unlocking defenses in the same way. Gundogan more than compensated for it, with his exceptional proficiency in finding the back of the net, especially in those big moments.

Gundogan has emerged as one of Europe's finest midfielders in recent seasons, deserving recognition, as one of the greatest midfielders, to ever grace our club.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

It’s a dark day again, another legend leaves, and we step into the unknown, not knowing who will replace him or what’s to come.

Gundogan came to us almost as a squad player, in a time where Fernandinho, David Silva and KDB were the top picks.

In 18/19 when Fernandinho was injured, we got the first glimpse of his extraordinary tenacity, which propelled us to a remarkable 14-game winning streak, successfully fending off the advances of Liverpool. It was at this point that the majority now began to comprehend the true extent of his abilities.

When David Silva departed us, there was a collective anxiety. As no one could see how anyone could possibly fill that void. Foden was often touted as a potential successor, but few foresaw Gundogan as the one to step up to the plate. But his controlling of the game in the midfield, had become David Silva esq. While he lacked Silva's innate talent for unlocking defenses in the same way. Gundogan more than compensated for it, with his exceptional proficiency in finding the back of the net, especially in those big moments.

Gundogan has emerged as one of Europe's finest midfielders in recent seasons, deserving recognition, as one of the finest midfielders, to ever grace our club.

We wish him well, and again we’re left wondering who can fill that void now?

And up steps Philip Walter ‘Ronnie’ Foden.

His time is about to start. He’s been a cracking young player with bags of potential up to this point, but over the next three years and then into his prime, Phil is going to become a world leading player in attacking midfield!