Woodytom Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Gary Gardner really reminds me of David Platt in 1990. Plays in exactly the same way. Id probably still take David Platt in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlewis Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Gary Gardner really reminds me of David Platt in 1990. Plays in exactly the same way. Id probably still take David Platt in 2012 wow two hyperboles of bull in one post. Impressssssive. :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 9, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 9, 2012 Clickings from the O/S McLeish urges Gardner to exert his influence on senior set-up Alex McLeish has called on Gary Gardner to start exerting his considerable influence on the senior set-up. McLeish knows all about the awesome potential of the 19-year-old, having seen him sparkle for the reserve and youth sides. Now McLeish wants Gardner to transfer that authority into first team training on a more regular basis. He said: "Gary is a massive fan favourite - and he's also a manager's dream. "We're all looking for Gary to make the grade here. The signs are very good. "He's maturing very well and as a person, he's a terrific guy to have around. He is so respectful and he respects the club he plays for too. He will go through brick walls for the club. "He has everything. He has the looks, the ability, the stature, the physique. "It's up to the big fella to take the reins from here. "He is unfazed and I like that. I have told him to come into training and not be a passenger. "I said 'don't take the easy way out, try things'. I have told him to get the tackles in and not be frightened of putting the boot in to one of the senior lads. "I don't mean that in a nasty way. I have told him to put himself about. "I did that as a youngster and you get a lot of respect from the senior players for doing that. "We're looking for Gary to be a Villa star now and in the future." Must say I like the tone of those quotes. It really sounds as though Gary is going to be more and more involved with the first team from here onwards. It's like McLeish has accepted him as a bona fide option and is now encouraging him to grab this new status and run with it. I'd be surprised not to see him feature to some degree against Citeh on Sunday especially given that he was subbed on the hour mark in Tuesday's reserve win over Fulham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 By the sounds of that, i think we/Gary can expect a few more starts from now till the end of the season. Where is sir_gary_cahill? Think the EURO's might come too soon for young Gary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 All Hail king Gary ! I heard him speak for the first time on AVTV the other day and what a pleasure it was - a great brummy accent on a kid who sounds like he has his head really screwed on. Talking about how he idolises Lampard and Gerrard and tries to emulate their play. That was enough to get me wildly optimistic about the player he could become. No doubt my bubble will be burst but what use is football if not to ride the great waves of emotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 "He has everything. He has the looks, the ability, the stature, the physique.' Looks like someone has a man crush... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yup it certainly sound like Eck thinks he is ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Next captain please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itdoesntmatterwhatthissay Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 May as well throw him in, its a game we are not expected to win and he can relax and play his game...Id love to see Daniel Johnson get a few minutes at some point. Should be interesting and it's great to see someone arriving late to the box or supporting at the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I just hope he plays in the middle and not on the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 9, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 9, 2012 I don't think Eck would do that to him. He only played Bannan on the right because he has played there for the stiffs. Gardner is a central midfielder, end of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Gary seems to be much like his brother, a true professional and a humble, down to earth person. I think as far as personality, he seems like a bit of a gem. And he's an exciting player. I follow him on twitter and I can't help but like the lad. I hope he takes his chances and is a success at villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Gary Gardner @Gards38 Every one follow my boy @gezabcfc best mukka! But shame he supports the blues trying to convert him into a villan!!! #utv!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 For me he must now be first choice. Would compliment Petrov and he might learn something about positional sense before Petrov hopefully leaves at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 For me he must now be first choice. Would compliment Petrov and he might learn something about positional sense before Petrov hopefully leaves at the end of the season. That would be a horrendous CM, particularly if it were just a two. Petrov hasn't got the energy or engine to play the DCM in a pair and this would end up damaging Gardner's career just as pairing Delph with Stan has done for Fabian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Good for the first 10 mins. Poor for the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Big trouble with the pace. City closed him down quick sure but he seemed quite slow with the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tismyk Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Havn`t seen him play that deep before , also no aggression, I think he was playing to orders, he`s a much better player than that, don`t remember him giving the ball away though. Agood debut but not as good as G Barrys debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 he seemed quite slow with the ball. Ahhh, superb. Hell fit right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Havn`t seen him play that deep before , also no aggression, I think he was playing to orders, he`s a much better player than that, don`t remember him giving the ball away though. Agood debut but not as good as G Barrys debut. Was Barrys debut against a really shite Cov team when we won 2-0 away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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