Thank You, Ilkay Gundogan

[TCIB]

I remember he joined us and he was apprehensive due to his serious injuries he had before he arrived here. For a time he hid from the ball and i was infuriated. Then his confidence grew and grew then we saw the majestic player Pep knew he was buying.

It has been an absolute pleasure to watch him thrive with us and become one of the best players we have ever had. I hope history remembers how good he was for us.

All the very best Ilkay for the future and when you retire im sure we would have a spot for you to help train our players. They would be learning from the very best. Good luck and thank you for all your brilliance you have shown here.

 

[jrb]

On a free as well.

City do look after and respect their special leaving players.

 

[blue44]

My favourite moment of him will be forever ingrained in my brain,when he was the first to come
over the advertising boards in Istanbul and came charging over shouting and screaming, pure raw emotion.

Thanks for everything Whippy.

 

[BongoBlue]

All the very best to you and your family Gundo. You've more than earned it.

 

[Inter Me Nan]

Top man, cheers.

 

[MillsyTheMosher]

I love you Gundo please don’t go.

 

[john blue]

top mam gunders.

 

[red 2 hats]

What a player, a true gent and a model professional, I wish you and your family all the best for the future.
Every City fan loves you more than you will know, thanks for the memories. Our Turkish/German/Mancunian.

 

[manimanc]

Forever Mr Wippy.

Represented us on and off the pitch with honour, dignity and respect.

I'm going to miss him, thanks for the fantastic memories my man.

It's been an absolute pleasure.

 

[hammocity]

Wonderful player and very sad to see him go. Best player we've had at changing the tempo of a game and the cute little passes in and around a packed opposition box in my eyes.

So glad he had the time to go on to have the career he did with us after that initial injury. I can remember there being a lot of criticism of him at the start and can distinctly remember somebody in the crowd a few rows down from me shouting that he was 'fucking shit' and should come off. I was rolling my eyes and shaking my head in disbelief.

Thanks for the memories Gundog. Enjoy the remainder of your career. Providing it isn't playing us of course.

He had plenty of detractors on the Match Day Thread buts that’s populated by a bunch of fucking no nowts. I echo your sentiments and he leaves with best wishes from most Blues, immense player who has played a huge part in our success, good luck Ilkay, top man and hopefully keep those cunts at Real off top spot.