magnkarl Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Needs to hit the weight room and work on his physicality. At least Westwood puts himself about. Gary gave away so many passes last night that I lost count. I hope Jedinak can shout some sense into Westy and Gary because they're waaaay too lax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyavfc Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I don't think he did a lot wrong but then I don't think he did a lot of good either. However I'm not writing him off yet, he needs games and time to gel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villianusa Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 4 hours ago, Demitri_C said: No chance will hughes was outstanding gardner was so average next to him. Hughes looks like a real cm, think he would be a perfect addition to our midfield! Stats don't always win you an argument, but lets see who got MOTM on this well know site https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1084904/Live Considering he is getting to know his team, and Will Hughes played with his team last year, not bad. 4 games in, I'm not ready to write him off yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I can't actually believe some people are suggesting selling Gardner when we have almost no depth in central midfield. Do people think we won't have any injuries or suspensions this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 2 hours ago, magnkarl said: Needs to hit the weight room and work on his physicality. I'd rather see him work on his speed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 that shot though was something else I might even call it Tonev like I think if he played a bit further forward he could do damage with his shooting ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 he needs to be different from Westwood, maybe if he played alongside Jedinak he could do more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villianusa Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 52 minutes ago, Zatman said: that shot though was something else I might even call it Tonev like I think if he played a bit further forward he could do damage with his shooting ability I agree, until they pushed Hughes forward he was pants. I think he needs to get on free-kicks and corners also, and get McCormack in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxahunter Posted August 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 22, 2016 I don't think he was as bad as people are saying. He did ok and was part of a team that kept Derby away from getting clear chances, and if he had scored from that shot people would have been singing his praises. I don't know who said it, but if its the freekick "dead center", that im thinking of, it was Westwood who gave it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 16 hours ago, Keener window-cleaner said: I'd rather see him work on his speed! lol @ Grealish. I think Gardner was better than most are saying.. reason being defensively he was superb.. but that always goes unnoticed. Statistically backs that up. Going forward.. offered very little.. but that wasnt his job that day.. he and Westwood were sitting midfielders.. we have 4 others who did nothing too. His shot was great and he has that in him.. he can be a match winner with that shot as he proved in the past. Thought he was poor in previous games but hes getting better. His passing needs work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxahunter Posted August 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 22, 2016 43 minutes ago, KSV said: lol @ Grealish. I think Gardner was better than most are saying.. reason being defensively he was superb.. but that always goes unnoticed. Statistically backs that up. Going forward.. offered very little.. but that wasnt his job that day.. he and Westwood were sitting midfielders.. we have 4 others who did nothing too. His shot was great and he has that in him.. he can be a match winner with that shot as he proved in the past. Thought he was poor in previous games but hes getting better. His passing needs work. Exactly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 22, 2016 Moderator Share Posted August 22, 2016 He seems to have becoming something of a whipping boy, he really isn't as bad as some make out. Ultimately though he by the end of the window going to be behind Jadinek, Tishbola, Westwood plus I think we'll see another arrive yet. So realistically he is our 5th choice central midfielder, given we are sadly currently a Championship club I think that is better than should really be expected. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 22, 2016 He just got the basics wrong imo. There have been multiple occasions over the past few games when we've been in a position to counter attack, and so many of his passes have been so over-hit. If he could iron out his passing a bit, he'd be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy_Lion Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I keep hoping for him to come good but I felt he was carried again against Derby. He had a few nice plays and a great shot but his basics are just lacking. I really worried when seeing him line up against Derby and tbf to him he was ok but after the games i've seen him play this season he just doesn't cut it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 He was our best player by far on Saturday. I am pretty shocked with people's reactions on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 10 minutes ago, Czechlad said: He was our best player by far on Saturday. I am pretty shocked with people's reactions on here. Have you gone mad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Just now, Delphinho123 said: Have you gone mad? https://www.reddit.com/r/avfc/comments/4yucmj/gardner_perception_is_a_funny_thing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 12 minutes ago, Czechlad said: He was our best player by far on Saturday. I am pretty shocked with people's reactions on here. what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 17 minutes ago, Czechlad said: https://www.reddit.com/r/avfc/comments/4yucmj/gardner_perception_is_a_funny_thing/ Has he gone mad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 21 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Has he gone mad? You must be new to Reddit. Happy clappers doesn't even come close to the folks on there. Don't have a negative opinion on anyone...you will be downvoted into oblivion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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