Kevin de Bruyne

[Fernando 6,491]

and that will be no use to him at Man City

Reading your post on this thread I'll say your just bitter men.

He's a top player that will be good for city. Nothing more to say.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

He is one of my favourite players. I joined here with KevinDB as my username almost 3 years ago.

But hopefully he will struggle there. Not looking forward to see him play. I would like if he goes completely missing in City's games then got revitalised for NT. But sadly can't see it. When I look at him I see top player and he is top player. Will get double digits in goals and assists. Only can hope that they struggle to accommodate both Silva and KDB in the same team. KDB has to play centrally, where's Silva ? On the left but do they want to break great partnership between Sterling and Kolarov ?

There will be games when City with Aguero, Silva, KDB, Sterling, Toure will tear opponents to shreds. Can see them score 6 or 7 goals in games.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Looks like he brought his girlfriend with him on his private flight to Manchester.

We know where Courtois will be going after the match today...

[Viper22 2,418]

Good player at Wolfsburg but I don't think he'll be anywhere near as good in England as some are suggesting.

Of course he's young and can develop but I just don't think he's strong enough both on and off the ball and I don't think he performs well enough when put under the pressure of teams that press you constantly high up the pitch.

IMO he'll struggle from the hard working mid/high table EPL teams the same way Fabregas does with the much reduced time he'll have on the ball.

We'll have to wait and see, but i've got a funny feeling he might well be a bit of a flop at City that we'll all be looking at retrospectively saying "he's just not a PL player" come the end of the season.

[Stats 7,060]

All hypothetical wishful thinking. He is going to a team who are well ahead in the league and are just going from strength to strength.

[Fernando 6,491]

All hypothetical wishful thinking. He is going to a team who are well ahead in the league and are just going from strength to strength.

Until they hit a patch in December-January and fail to perform in the CL. All the while we picking up form October till the end.

[Tomo 21,733]

Looking forward to the increased activity on this thread every time he assist or scores.

Costas early form last season spared us the Lukaku meltdown, let's hope Pedro can have a similar affect here, a goal and two assists in two games, so far so good.

[DaddysHobby 60]

[Liquidator 5,176]

Can't wait for Courtois to nail his wife again

[The Mak 4,459]

Can't wait for Courtois to nail his wife again

I can see it now...

"And De Bruyne is one-on-one with Courtois. Courtois makes himself big. He starts to...."

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

I can see it now...

"And De Bruyne is one-on-one with Courtois. Courtois makes himself big. He starts to...."

ahahahahahahah that cracked me up

[Pacquiao 1,834]

Reading your post on this thread I'll say your just bitter men.

He's a top player that will be good for city. Nothing more to say.

bitter about what? I have always been a De Bruyne fan, just saying how i see it, he doesnt suit the PL and he doesnt suit Man City's style of play. I have backed up my opinions as to why, whereas others havent, so i dont know how you can say i am bitter

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

Wow!Today's lesson learned, never say De Bruyne is a good player but not world class or a Belgian will insult you without reasons.

Hey macho man, I'm Italian and as you can see from the four stars on our badge apparently we play and understand football quite well.

When I'll need a help with mussels and fries I'll look for your advice, but not with football.

I had huge expectation when De Bruyne joined Chelsea based on his youtube videos (i know, big mistake) but then I can remember only few games where he was anonymous, and on top of that his well known lack of spirit to fight for a place.

You might say he was better than Hazard at World Cup, yes it's true, I followed the Belgium national team because i like it a lot (on the paper) and De Bruyne was decent in a mediocre team in which Hazard looked completely drained of his strength after a long and exhausting season in one hell of a championship, not a mickey mouse league (you're right again mate) like the one De Bruyne has been playing in.

When we'll meet City again this season I'll shit in my pants only thinking about Silva and Aguero, and not for the ginger pork who at that time will probably be sitting on a bench.

Enjoy Hazard, your NT have a gem in that guy.

My two years old nephew has a better first touch than Lukaku.

Your beers are amazing. Best regards.

Ah, are you guys still calling the Bundesliga a Mickey Mouse league? You do realize England was the only one of the top 8 leagues that didn't have a team in any European Quarter finals last year right? Even Belgium had one, and we pay our players in peanuts.

I said it before. Your league is overrated. You have the broadest base in world football, which is great, but you haven't had a world beater team for years. When has an English team won a CL final without being the underdog? I guess the last time was Man Utd in 99 because their wonder generation was at the top of their game at the time (sorry guys, but you kinda were underdogs in 2012).

How many true world class players moved to an English team in the past four or so years? Hazard maybe, Aguero maybe. All of the other ones are players that Barca, Real or Bayern didn't want. Ronaldo moved away, Suarez moved away, Bale didn't go to a Premier League team, Neymar moved straight to Barca. Fabregas moved away when he was considered world class. Neither him nor Pedro would be anywhere near Chelsea if they managed to keep a starting spot at Barca. It's harsh but true.

The Premier League has all the money in the world but none of the vision. I hope Kevin will not become a victim of that mentality.

[11Drogba 2,000]

Ah, are you guys still calling the Bundesliga a Mickey Mouse league? You do realize England was the only one of the top 8 leagues that didn't have a team in any European Quarter finals last year right? Even Belgium had one, and we pay our players in peanuts.

I said it before. Your league is overrated. You have the broadest base in world football, which is great, but you haven't had a world beater team for years. When has an English team won a CL final without being the underdog? I guess the last time was Man Utd in 99 because their wonder generation was at the top of their game at the time (sorry guys, but you kinda were underdogs in 2012).

How many true world class players moved to an English team in the past four or so years? Hazard maybe, Aguero maybe. All of the other ones are players that Barca, Real or Bayern didn't want. Ronaldo moved away, Suarez moved away, Bale didn't go to a Premier League team, Neymar moved straight to Barca. Fabregas moved away when he was considered world class. Neither him nor Pedro would be anywhere near Chelsea if they managed to keep a starting spot at Barca. It's harsh but true.

The Premier League has all the money in the world but none of the vision. I hope Kevin will not become a victim of that mentality.

If Real loses to a team like Crystal Palace at home, fans would follow the team bus to the training ground and protest there. We can't even criticize here without being called plastic or glory hunter. For players it is easy in England compared to other countries, that's why they don't have to push themselves to the limit.

[yipo 56]

i think he will perform better than hazard

[simonez 69]

Lol, nice try pizza man.

You said Oscar would have outperformed KDB in stats easily. i took you up on that. All the rest are things you want to put into my mouth. once again! Its about your statement Oscar would certainly do better. Again?

Do I think is world class: no. Do I say this because I am belgian: no - I say it because I have seen him play a LOT, even live.

So before you go all "macho man" on me - your post and the certainty with which you made that bold claim about Oscar was my focus.

But I get it that your ego got a bit bruised. Why else all the reference to nationality, the NT, beers and what not. Grow up.

Sorry mate, i might have missed the post where you kindly replied to my statement about Oscar potentially having better stats than De Bruyne in Bundes.

My pc just showed me the one where you sounded offending and bullying. My answer was more a joke than pure serious.

Anyway, i don't wanna get involved in arguing about De Bruyne while our team look dogshit and it seems like no real game changer player (besides Pedro) will join us at the moment. He's the smallest of our problems.

[simonez 69]

,Id rather have KDB back and Lukaku than any of your Italian world beaters,, Currently your NT is on par with England that is just below Scotland .. Good night enjoy your pasta

So you might have a secret crush on overrated players. And It's a shame because Verratti would be the perfect signing for our cm spot.

[zolayes 14,489]

So you might have a secret crush on overrated players. And It's a shame because Verratti would be the perfect signing for our cm spot.

TROLL :wank2: