RUMOUR - Brynjar Gunnarsson to leave

[Simon's Church]

Farewell sweet prince



I love you bryn
more than you know
I see you more as kin
than an overpaid ho.

Your rugged good looks
And icelandic drawl
send me weak at the knees
whenever you kick the ball.

I couldn't wish for you more
than to be happy and rich
And next time you score
I'm on the pitch.

(And to hell with the consequences.)

[Royalee]

Best of luck Bryn, Reading legend.

[LoyalRoyalFan]

Rex - Another banner for another legend?

[wingnut]

A great servant to the club, an integral part of our most succesful era and a really top person to boot; will also become a fantastic manager in the not too distant future.

Cheers Bryn, thanks for the memories (the nutmeg to set up Shane's winner v Liverpool, and rattling the crossbar v Man Utd in the dying minutes of the Cup replay come immediately to mind!) and all the best for the future.

^^^

[RobRoyal]

I can't pour it out on this thread until it's confirmed.

Suffice to say, the man is a Royals great.

[hiro]

He deserves testimonial match, and that is not enough to tell him how much we appreciate his contribution to the team for many years.
In the eve of promotion, I suddenly feel the sense of lost.

[Rex]

He deserves testimonial match, and that is not enough to tell him how much we appreciate his contribution to the team for many years.
In the eve of promotion, I suddenly feel the sense of lost.

I cannot see it happening TBH.

[Archie's penalty]

So we need to do something for the Palace game. I won't be there unfortunately but I would be happy to contribute financially to a flag or a present for the Icelandic Bear.

Anyone else up for it? Thread here if so: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=112859&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

Oh and this song is great: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFi4E9Wun7E

[FiNeRaIn]

Bryn really does epitomise what a modern day footballer should be. Always talks to fans after the game, quiet professional family man who on the pitch at his peak and for a few years after was class, very underrated at times. For a defensive midielder I always laugh about how he nutmegged the liverpool fullback and then put in a cross beckham would be proud of for long to nod home.

A real favourite of mine i'd put up there with murty, cureton, harper, adie williams,etc

[Ups and Downs]

Will never forget his header against Sheffield Utd. Never!

Also what he did against Utd in the league cup.

I love you, Bryn.

[Rex]

Liverpool.

[Woodcote Royal]

Other than his possible departure, my only regret is that we didn't get Gunnar 5 years earlier as I believe he is the best all round midfielder we've ever had.

Totally under rated by many but THAT nutmeg whilst over lapping as a stand in full back when already in his mid 30's, not to mention the subsequent cross, said everything about his qualities as a player. Whether there is any truth in this rumour or not, I'm far from convinced we've seen the last of him.

[RobRoyal]

Will never forget his header against Sheffield Utd. Never!

Also what he did against Utd in the league cup.

I love you, Bryn.

But you seem to have forgotten which tournament that was in!

[Lieutenant Pigeon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf_G2_mN ... re=related

2.32 in


C.

[Big Foot]

My favourite Brynjar moment is not one that happened on the pitch or even whilst wearing RFC colours, but still sums him up completely.

Running the Reading Half Marathon a few years ago, Brynjar was stood at the top of Shinfield Road watching and cheering on people and gave me a high 5 as I was wearing a home shirt


Not sure what appeals to him in the future and how he sees his post playing career panning out but would love the club to find a role for him whether it be on the coaching staff or as some kind of club ambassador

[RFCSPACE]

[Barry the bird boggler]

Not sure what appeals to him in the future and how he sees his post playing career panning out but would love the club to find a role for him whether it be on the coaching staff or as some kind of club ambassador

How about

[URZZ]

Federici will be all that remains of 2005/06. Top bloke is Bryn, lots of good memories with him.

Will remember him most for 1) His header against Sheff Utd at home 2) His nut-meg to then cross for Shane to score against Liverpool

[SLAMMED]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf_G2_mNsSk&feature=related

2.32 in

What's funny about that

[From Despair To Where?]

Absolutely one of my favourite players ever for all the reasons that everyone has already stated.

To echo what Finerain said, a fine role model as a footballer, a professional and as a person.