Zatman Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 4 hours ago, tismyk said: Now if they could tackle, hmmmm Gardwood the Keane and Vieira of the Championhip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 After learning Bruce's employment isn't depending on results, giving Gardner a new contract suddenly makes sense. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 He really wanted that win... pressured defence and keeper more than Kodjia did all game..: then looked like in typical Gardner fashion got injured 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Loved that tackle on Saturday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 He's not the greatest wth the ball, but his energy and pressing really helps the team. At times today he was the furthest forward putting their cbs under pressure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Bruce spent most of the first half bollocking him from the touchline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benireduk Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Very poor today. Seems to lack any composure on the ball and his passing was awful. Desperately want him to do well, but today was up there with his Cardiff away no show 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 18, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) He was utterly awful today. A complete liability, if he wasn't just putting the ball straight out of play he was misplacing passes in dangerous areas or playing suicidal balls to our own men. It's hard to imagine how he could have played any worse really. Him getting a new contract is a total mystery, he's not even good enough for third back up and needs replacing in the summer. Edited March 18, 2017 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 14 minutes ago, benireduk said: Very poor most of the season. Seems to be shit. Desperately want him to do well, but try as we might, this turd is unpolishable FIXED 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Midtable championship level player at best Ok for backup but shouldn't be starting games 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 28 minutes ago, sidcow said: Him getting a new contract is a total mystery, he's not even good enough for third back up and needs replacing in the summer. If you see Bruce's comments last week re Bannan and Albrighton and leaving on a free, it makes it more understanding re Gardners contract. It's protecting the clubs position to ensure people don't leave on a free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) 18 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: If you see Bruce's comments last week re Bannan and Albrighton and leaving on a free, it makes it more understanding re Gardners contract. It's protecting the clubs position to ensure people don't leave on a free. Exactly my thoughts, think he will be off in the summer. Another one who may have gone "stale" here and needs a change of scenery. Thankfully for us,I don't foresee him becoming any sort of Steven Gerrard in the future. Stranger things have happened! Edited March 18, 2017 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HanoiVillan Posted March 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 hour ago, AshVilla said: Midtable championship level player at best Ok for backup but shouldn't be starting games These sort of comments always puzzle me. The thing about backup players is that sometimes they will inevitably start. If he 'shouldn't be starting games' then he isn't good enough to be at the club full stop. We're not a charity. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 11 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: These sort of comments always puzzle me. The thing about backup players is that sometimes they will inevitably start. If he 'shouldn't be starting games' then he isn't good enough to be at the club full stop. We're not a charity. Precisely.....if you don't strive for betterment , you stagnate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Just don't think he's cut out for it at this level. When Lansbury is fit and maybe another midfielder to come in this summer, he'll (quite rightfully) struggle for game time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Squad player at best - may play a part with injuries, suspensions but not good enough to hold a regular starting place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 From the highlights he looked Wigan's most creative player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 15 hours ago, mikeyp102 said: If you see Bruce's comments last week re Bannan and Albrighton and leaving on a free, it makes it more understanding re Gardners contract. It's protecting the clubs position to ensure people don't leave on a free. didnt we make money on Bannan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) I agree that he must be improved upon, but to be fair Jedinak, Lansbury and probably even Bacuna all are way ahead of him in the pecking order. In a normal situation he wouldn't be getting any gametime and I doubt almost any team in any league are happy to see their 5th choice midfielder starting games. Him being in the team isn't as much of a tragedy as having our main (and only) DM having to be first choice CB cover. What the hell were we thinking going into the season with only 3 centre backs? We do, however, absolutely need another DM next season. Edited March 19, 2017 by WooJung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 On 18/03/2017 at 22:55, mikeyp102 said: If you see Bruce's comments last week re Bannan and Albrighton and leaving on a free, it makes it more understanding re Gardners contract. It's protecting the clubs position to ensure people don't leave on a free. I understand that to a point Mike, and we would probably need to know what he earns in order make a proper assessment. But what exactly do we think the guy is worth as an asset? As i said, i don't know any of the figures but i would strongly suspect that the valve of his 4yr contract far outweighs the fee that anyone would be prepared to pay for him. It was a ridiculous decision imo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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