31 Aug 2026 19:42:48
Think Gakpo gets 10/15 goals, 10 assists easy from the right easy, that’s better than Sarr will get so happy he’s staying.
On a more sour note, squad planning and how short we are is diabolical.
Who’s fault I’m not sure it’s all on Hughes as we’ve always been short here and there long before he got here so I’m guessing the purse strings are tighter than we are led to believe.
31 Aug 2026 20:07:28
Whenever I've seen Gakpo on the right he's been completely dreadful.
31 Aug 2026 20:09:40
Would everyone be moaning if Frimpong and Kerkez performed and our midfielders used their brains?
31 Aug 2026 20:09:42
"You will never get dis, you will never get dis, lalalalalalaa"
- Borat Hughes.
31 Aug 2026 20:20:17
It's on Hughes.
31 Aug 2026 20:33:51
The way he has acted during this transfer saga shows his character. He gave his 100% in all the matches so far. Who knows, Bardley on right and Gakpo on LW, with Isak as ST, we might just make it Big!
31 Aug 2026 20:35:09
And when Isak gets injured for 4 months?
31 Aug 2026 20:36:06
Gakpo is a better and more proven player at this level than Sarr - no doubt.
He's also younger and already plays for us, so won't need to relocate, settle into the group, etc.
Fabrizio is saying he's staying now anyway - thankfully.
31 Aug 2026 20:38:27
You've seen Gakpo on the right for 71 minutes, lad.
31 Aug 2026 20:40:54
I find his general play can be poor. Not a threat in behind on the counter, doesn't really drag you up the pitch with ball carrying, not intricate, hasn't built a relationship with Wirtz or Kerkez, etc.
But from the left, you just fancy him to pop up with a goal every other game.
And from the right, I can see him being quiet, but then smashing in some deadly crosses, like his assist against Forest.
I think Minteh would improve our overall game, but I know who my money would be on for a goal.
31 Aug 2026 20:43:28
Best player on the weekend, Mikey. ?
31 Aug 2026 20:43:49
City fans must be very very relieved.
31 Aug 2026 21:10:32
Someone hasn't seen Gakpo this season. He has been our best player.
Glad he stays, VVD will tell Jim he is part of the team and the new manager and his tactics will be good all round for the team.
We just need a few wins to get that momentum going. We have a team of top-class players
31 Aug 2026 21:22:12
Gakpo also is on a massive wage for his middling abilities.
He was one dimensional and decided to never improve over the last 2 years, I think getting him off the books would have been a bonus.
31 Aug 2026 21:26:03
Minteh will
Level up that team like no man's business.
31 Aug 2026 21:32:58
Best player at the weekend? Did you watch him tracking back against Forest?
31 Aug 2026 21:36:49
Gakpo will be like a new signing.
31 Aug 2026 21:50:52
I think Gakpo on the right could be a bit of a Dirk Kuyt, nothing flashy but chips in with some important goals.