Isa Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Sadly I don't think GG is the answer to our problems, barring U21 performances I've never seen him do anything in a Villa shirt whilst on the pitch. He deserves a chance to prove he might be an improvement though. He hasn't really ever had a proper run in the team yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Well, I don't to see him on the training pitch to comment whether he warrants a starting berth but as I've said, whenever I've seen him I've failed to see him do anything worthy of a run in the team. I put this entirely down to the McLeish factor. Although I do remember a shot against Fulham that resulted in a Weimann goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I'd put it down to his unfortunate injury problems for not already having a run in the team but still just don't see a premier league standard CM player in him - I don't like saying it as GG has been a prospect for many years but he's never been able to take his chances. At the moment, he's no better than Delph, Westwood or even KEA IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted December 15, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2013 Sadly I don't think GG is the answer to our problems, barring U21 performances I've never seen him do anything in a Villa shirt whilst on the pitch. He is only a kid with promise, what would you be expecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caw2510 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 from his u21 performances he should really be given a chance we have seen what sylla and kea do (not a lot) at least he looks like he can get forward and the boy is happy on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I know he was on the bench today but has he had any reserve action since coming back? Assume he must be at least match fit to make the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Sadly I don't think GG is the answer to our problems, barring U21 performances I've never seen him do anything in a Villa shirt whilst on the pitch. He is only a kid with promise, what would you be expecting? I'm not expecting anything - it's others who seem to believe he would be the answer to our midfield. I agree he's just a kid with promise and IMO nowhere near the first team from what I've seen on past peformances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I bet he's better than Sylla and El Ahmadi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjaacckk91 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 according to the avfc twitter he's making his comeback game today for the u21's .would suggest Lambert rates him to put him on the bench without playing yesterday, either that or a morale boost for him. I think well be seeing more of him in the first team soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 according to the avfc twitter he's making his comeback game today for the u21's .would suggest Lambert rates him to put him on the bench without playing yesterday, either that or a morale boost for him. I think well be seeing more of him in the first team soon Hope he at least gets a chance. Sylla has done little to impress when he has played so would like Gardner to get some game time. Maybe Delph, KEA and Gardner in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Have never seen what is so impressed about Gary Gardner in any games he played but I think he deserves a go at the min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Have never seen what is so impressed about Gary Gardner in any games he played but I think he deserves a go at the min Thats about where I am. all the hype but he has never had a good game (or appearance) for the first team. The usual problem with young players in they can't turn it on, week in week out - but at first team level we have yet to see a sparkle even infrequently.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villastine Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) Played an hour last night for the 21s. Good to see him nearing match fitness. Edited December 18, 2013 by Villastine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 It's now or never for Gary if he gets a chance he has to take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 How did he play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted December 18, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 18, 2013 Have never seen what is so impressed about Gary Gardner in any games he played but I think he deserves a go at the min Gary Gardner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 There's amazing talent there. Hope he can stay fit because he could be the AM we need! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hopefully he can do a Delph.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hopefully he can do a Delph.. I agree. Would be great if we could have a midfield of Westwood, Delph and a Gardner that lives up to the promise. Would be an all-English midfield as well, although I doubt the media would be spunking over that like they do with other clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Have never seen what is so impressed about Gary Gardner in any games he played but I think he deserves a go at the min Thats about where I am. all the hype but he has never had a good game (or appearance) for the first team. The usual problem with young players in they can't turn it on, week in week out - but at first team level we have yet to see a sparkle even infrequently.... how many games has he played for the 1st team? cant imagine he has made more than 5 Premier League starts and when he was thrown in he was in a midfield with no experience or direction as Petrov was injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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