SteveMac Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 he definately has the talent to be a first team regular at Villa. Under McLeish?? Doubt it Yes under McLeish, Gary has too much talent to be ignored. If he doesn't get a game for our first team, another Prem team will sign him up. Also don't forget Petrov is getting older, I think Gardner will be our future captain. Wasn't his getting the job on the understanding that he used the youth? I'm sure the Randy interview mentioned that. McLeish's record with youth is utterly terrible hence my doubtfulness. He has played Bannan, Delph and Herd a few times this season, so I don't see any reason why Gardner will not get his chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_c Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Scored for Cov today. They lost though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Scored for Cov today. They lost though. In other news, Lady Di killed in car accident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCU Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Scored for Cov today. They lost though. In other news, Lady Di killed in car accident I thought I'd let somebody else do the honours... By the way I've looked on Google for highlights but nothing! Surprising really, I thought they showed Championship goals straight away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 it'll be on the football league show later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Wonder if they'll show much of the Donny Rovers game ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I have always been confident of judging the value of a player.... after 40 odd years of watching the game i guess it is to be expected. Having said that, I wouldn't be anywhere near as confident of knowing when a player is ready to make the step up to first team football. I would imagine lots of criteria will need to be considered in terms of the player himself and the spirit in the team. I like most, in isolation, can't wait to see him let loose on the first team, but I guess/hope the coaches know best on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I havn't seen enough of Gary to form any kind of opinion of how good he really is. I have heard lots of comments that would suggest he is a star of the future... but I heard lots of that about the Moore Bros and Del fonzo before I saw for myself. I have recently seen some of his goals and been impressed with them and lets face it scoring goals from midfield is a super gift to have. I must admit what floats my boat from a midfielder is the ability to control the game or have a big influence on controlling the game and that entails guile, Ball control, vision and a determination or winning mentality. I was around or in my spectating prime when Sid Cowans emerged, I had the priveledge of watching Gareth Barry Making his home debut ( and wow was my rendering comment) I had the opportunity to see a craftsman like Cropley and witnessed the artistry of Houghton & Parker and in contrast watching the control of Townsend & Richardson. Gary, has the world at his feet... I just hope he goes on to emulate some of the better midfielders we have had in the past. support is with you, my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 26, 2011 Moderator Share Posted November 26, 2011 That Rory Delap can throw a ball can't he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Just seen his goal on snn Great run into the box, great determinaton to win the header and a good goal. I know its really negative but i just can't help feeling like this kid will be at another team when in his prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 What the **** is he doing at Coventry He's good enough already to muscle his way into out midfield Should have sent Ireland out to Cov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul33 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 -2 A month with Coventry - as long as he gets the games - will give him vastly more game time than we can give him and should help him toughen up and mature as a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 -2 A month with Coventry - as long as he gets the games - will give him vastly more game time than we can give him and should help him toughen up and mature as a player. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TezzRexx Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Wasn't too impressed first but I'm starting to see the benefit of a month's spell at Cov to warm him up for us in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGregor1888 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Just seen his goal on snn Great run into the box, great determinaton to win the header and a good goal. I know its really negative but i just can't help feeling like this kid will be at another team when in his prime. I agree. He'll be in the Villa team as opposed to the Coventry team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 A month playing Championship football is better than a month playing for the reserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Oh and his goal was Plattesque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 A month playing Championship football is better than a month playing for the reserves. he'll play more football at coventry over the xmas than he wouldve in the villa reserves. makes perfect sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegiddygambler Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 What the **** is he doing at Coventry He's good enough already to muscle his way into out midfield Should have sent Ireland out to Cov I already have sent Ireland to Coventry, metaphorically speaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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