Woody1000 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I really feel for Gary Gardner. He had so much potential as an 18 year old, easily as much as Jack Grealish has now even, but injuries have robbed him of valuable years of his footballing development, and while I feel that he will still go on to have a decent career (with us or elsewhere), it will never hit the heights that it should have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He's been terribly unlucky with the injuries but he's been very well looked after by the club - especially considering that he's not shown anything for the first team yet. Huge potential though and here's hoping he actually can stay fit for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He's been terribly unlucky with the injuries but he's been very well looked after by the club - especially considering that he's not shown anything for the first team yet. Huge potential though and here's hoping he actually can stay fit for us. Yep, and I think the club are actually protecting their investment by offering a new contract. I can't imagine it's come with much (or anything) of a pay rise for GG, but affords us the option of taking our time to assess the player once fully fit without losing him on a free. Good for GG as it offers him financial security whilst he tries to get over his many injuries. We finally appear to be being run like a financially savvy business. Where was Tom Fox when MON was here. Oh what could have been... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villafied Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He's been terribly unlucky with the injuries but he's been very well looked after by the club - especially considering that he's not shown anything for the first team yet. Huge potential though and here's hoping he actually can stay fit for us. Yep, and I think the club are actually protecting their investment by offering a new contract. I can't imagine it's come with much (or anything) of a pay rise for GG, but affords us the option of taking our time to assess the player once fully fit without losing him on a free. Good for GG as it offers him financial security whilst he tries to get over his many injuries. We finally appear to be being run like a financially savvy business. Where was Tom Fox when MON was here. Oh what could have been... I think if Tom Fox and MON had been here at the same time, the same thing would have happened.... MON petulantly storming off. But perhaps we would have avoided, McLeish, Frenchie and Lambert. But then we might not ever have gotten TS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Not overwhelmed by this news. Summed up by the article saying: Gardner, who is currently injured........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Strange one. Can't see him ever getting a game. He probably start on tuesday with Sanchez and maybe Cole Hope not. Wel get beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 TS must have liked what he's seen. On the OS he's quotes as saying :He told AVTV: "We are delighted that Gary has signed a long-term contract because we do see him as the future of the football club."It's too easy to discard your homegrown players. I am not one to do that."We will give him every opportunity to play for the club he loves. link: http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~4992782,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyavfc Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Brilliant news for him. Is he close to being fit again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Brilliant news for him. Is he close to being fit again? Is he ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I am still not convinced he even exists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Will probably stub his toe on a sprinkler next time he plays and be out for 3 - 4 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_avfc Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 https://mobile.twitter.com/22Gards/status/652511011686191104/video/1Gardner's goal in midweek behind closed doors match. Nice goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 https://mobile.twitter.com/22Gards/status/652511011686191104/video/1Gardner's goal in midweek behind closed doors match. Nice goal! Nonchalant !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 https://mobile.twitter.com/22Gards/status/652511011686191104/video/1Gardner's goal in midweek behind closed doors match. Nice goal! Nonchalant !!!If i scored a goal like that i'd have sprinted down the pitch celebratingGary's probably scared he might injure himself though attempting such a feat so he's right to remain calm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyavfc Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Excellent goal. I'd like to see him start over Westwood, maybe not tomorrow but he definitely has the talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villastine Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Winning mentality right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 He is a player I always forget that is in the squad, would like see him get a chance in 1st team. He takes a good set piece for one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 The club are doing the right thing by extending his contract to assess him. He has shown some ability when younger and out on loan, and has been the subject of much hype, but when he has had a run out for the first team he has been poor. It would be great if he could make it in the first team, but at his age and with his injuries, it appears doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I've heard he may be in with a chance of getting game time on Saturday. Lets hope he replaces Westwood at some stage, if not from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I've heard he may be in with a chance of getting game time on Saturday. Lets hope he replaces Westwood at some stage, if not from the start.Straight out of the book of desperation..... one of Timmy's (many) problems is not knowing his best side or giving a team a few games to gel - he chops and changes too much in sheer hope that something might go his way. I like Gardner but he isn't the answer IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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