Anthony Gordon's recent comments regarding his perception among English fans have sparked strong reactions from Premier League supporters. The England international transferred from Newcastle United to Barcelona this summer for a reported fee of £69.3 million, including add-ons, and has since started to gain popularity among the Catalan club's fanbase.
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Since joining Barcelona, Gordon has made seven appearances across all competitions, contributing four assists in his first four matches. Despite a drop in form in his recent appearances, he remains a crucial part of Hansi Flick's lineup. Gordon elaborated on the differences in how he is perceived in Spain compared to England, saying, "I always felt in England, people respected me because I was fast and I pressed, but they never actually respected the quality and IQ that I play with." He explained that in Spain, fans are beginning to recognize his skills beyond just speed and aggression, which he felt were overly emphasized in England.
During his time in England, Gordon played 152 matches for Newcastle and 78 for Everton. His comments have received mixed responses; some fans criticized him for overrating his ability while others acknowledged his potential. One fan remarked on social media, "What footballing IQ? He's a kick and run winger who can't do anything without acres of space," while another noted, "You’re a decent player... but you’re hardly the Kirkdale Pirlo of football IQ wise."
Conversely, some fans defended Gordon, highlighting that he is underrated and praising his confidence. One Newcastle supporter stated, "He’s a top-level player and far more interesting to listen to than 99% of footballers these days," emphasizing his value despite a difficult season with Newcastle last year.
Gordon is currently representing England in the Nations League, having started in both the recent matches against Spain and Czechia.