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In 1998- and so on.. In his Leeds days, he was such a gem. For me he was one of the best players ever at those times.
Ever since he came to galatasaray he found back his form. Last year he was very good in the league and the UEFA cup scoring this goal to a 4-3 victory over bordeaux.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K_JazU0zLE

However he is just not as fast as he used to be... So in rijkaard system he will be a sub coming on 45th minute most of the time.
But when he plays he plays so good... His contract will expire this year and he had said that he would only stay 2 years in turkey than move back to England.
He came to Turkey to regain his fitness and his form... Also he is full of confidence again.
But guys trust me. His skills and shoots and pasess and crosses are still there with him.
So overall his performances are a gem with Galatasaray and Australian national team, however he is not fit to play consecutive 90 minute matches.
He tires off after 70th minute.

I posted that goal up here before - unbelievable strike. Like it was shot from a rocket launcher.

so kewell is 95% leaving turkey at the end of the summer. His kids and wife is in england as well so therefor he will be playing in england next season.
Perhaps city can sign him.
At least he would be an incredible sub.
I know some people hate kewell especially liverpool fans, but guys he is still good. He would help you get many points.

Though i truly wish he stays with galatasaray.

Cheers, That would be my take on the few performances I've seen too (for Gala and Australia). Though I'm sure a lot disagree, he was and still is a class player. In the true sense of the word. He's definitely not super fast anymore (not slow though) but in tight situations with the ball, he does the business. When the ball is coming into the box, you want him on the end of it. Whether it be a header or a volley.

He filled in at centre back for you guys against Hamburg(I think?) in the UEFA cup. Besides the odd lapse, he actually didn't look completely out of place.

Some Liverpool fans just didn't understand. He was injured, there's not much he or anyone could do about it. To imply anything else is very harsh. "He's miraculously fit for the big games" - Fuck off. The biggest game in Australia's history at the World Cup - He wasn't fit. So.....

He's not the first player to be on high wages and sustain a string of injuries. They spent just over 7 mill on him. Even back then, that was a bargain for the one of the best wingers in the Country.

Elano was ok for the first few months but pretty much shit after that. Didn't work hard enough, bad team ethic, not a good influence it would seem.

Good player on his day, but enjoy it while you can because my guess is, when things aren't going great he will completely disappear.

well rijkaard is a coach of justice.. I am glad that we have him with elano. When he performs bad he will be in the bench. If he causes problems like how Cassio Lincoln did for galatasaray in the last 2 years than he would be sacked. Of course noone is important than the team itself.

Elano played 2 games for Galatasaray. First one was against Levadia in Euro Cup and he was a sub that came on the 70th minute.
And the last game in the league he came on in the beg. of the second half.

So he is yet to perform well. but his goal was out of this world thats for sure.
I remember 2 years ago i was watching Man City - Newcastle live... And when elano scored that free kick i wished that he was in our team because Galatasaray was having problems converting free kicks to goals at that time.
Well god heard me i guess

I just wonder... had that free kick Elano twatted against the bar against Hamburg been a couple of inches lower and we'd progressed in the Uefa Cup, how different would his and City's future be right now.

Good phrase that!

My favourite ever Elano moment. Also, I would back Elano as the best penalty taker in the world right now.

I wouldnt spend too long on that one mate. Do your own head in.

Hey there everyone. I am contributing these forums from Turkey. First of all I must say that this year i will cheer for Man City, not just because you guys built a great squad but also because i HATE MAN UTD.
anyway. I am a huge fan of galatasaray.. and yesterday Elano scored his first goal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ROMVQmw_jY

i believe if mark hughes was not in charge of Man City than elano would probably stay with you guys.

How do you rate the goal?

well rijkaard is a coach of justice.. I am glad that we have him with elano.

Elano is a wanker. End of.

Was wondering when you'd show up to this thread.

If he's starting week in week out he'll probably be a good player for Galatasaray, I don't seem to remember him moaning much in the first year when he was playing every game.