Popular Post Pilchard Posted August 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) When Aston Villa has done well over the past few years its been when Gabby has been on form. The bloke dragged us out of the relegation zone last year, and did the same the year before. He hasn't won trophies, but he's made significant contributions to the club. Definitely my favourite player in times where it's hard to find 'likeable' characters in football. Edited August 18, 2013 by Pilchard 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob182 Posted August 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hard to find likeable characters in football? I love Lambert, Westwood, Lowton, Gabby, Weimann, Delph & Guzan. All great & likeable characters, imo. Hard to find likeable players in football.... Outside of Aston Villa 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 When Aston Villa has done well over the past few years its been when Gabby has been on form. The bloke dragged us out of the relegation zone last year, and did the same the year before. He hasn't won trophies, but he's made significant contributions to the club. Definitely my favourite player in times where it's hard to find 'likeable' characters in football. Hear Hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 He clearly loves playing for Lambert, his game is a lot better than when he was playing under houllier and McLeish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 MOTD showed second one was an actual pen yesterday gabby should run at defences more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I love this guy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 It's not so much about whether or not he has been losing pace (which I don't think he has) but the fact that he's grown more confident in using it. It's attempting runs like that into the box that will produce goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) I love this guy Is this seriously his account? Can't be.... Edited August 18, 2013 by bannedfromHandV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw95 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) I love this guy Is this seriously his account? Can't be.... https://www.keek.com/GABBY11A#7p1Ocab closest to confirmation there is. Edited August 18, 2013 by adw95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 His points are perfectly valid. His job is to help Villa win, not to keep a stuff upper lip while people foul him. I'd prefer we played a slightly cynical game and won rather than losing with great sportsmanship - why be the soft team everyone likes to play against? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaspg Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 i agree, its just a part of the game these days, for better or worse. gabby is probably my favourite villa player, absolute legend and genius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Cant believe there were some people suggesting he should be left out because he looked off the pace in pre season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 18, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2013 After the game he took his shirt off...the guy is massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That tash is a bet though isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That tash is a bet though isn't it? Its hardly a tash is it? My 16 year old nephew has a similar one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Interestingly, in the post-match interview, Gabby said he has been old to run at defenders more. That could be invaluable advice through the season. It obviously worked yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshVilla Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Interestingly, in the post-match interview, Gabby said he has been old to run at defenders more. That could be invaluable advice through the season. It obviously worked yesterday! Glad that he's been told to do so. One of the reasons that he's so effective to have on the pitch is that defenders obviously don't like dealing with players with pace. He showed yesterday that it forces them to make rash decisions/mistakes, so it's more likely that he'll either make it into the box or win a free kick (or 2 penalties in yesterday's case) via panicky defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercourse_The_Penguin Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hard to find likeable characters in football? I love Lambert, Westwood, Lowton, Gabby, Weimann, Delph & Guzan. All great & likeable characters, imo. Hard to find likeable players in football.... Outside of Aston Villa And the best thing is, we have players who are genuinely likable without being soft pushovers as was the case in the past. How often over the past decade have we complained that we're "too nice" or don't have that nasty edge you need to succeed. Well, now I think we are developing a hardness about us, a tough, battling even slightly edgy nature to the team - but we're doing it without petty, petulant, diving, or dirty players. This is becoming a cliche and there's still plenty of time for everything to go wrong, but as many other are saying, I love this team in a way I've not felt for a long time. I mean, I've always loved the Villa as a club and always will, but the team, the players individually and severally... well that waxes and wanes, and it's waxing furiously right now, like Daniel-san on speed... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That tash is a bet though isn't it? Perhaps 'Movember' has come early this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hard to find likeable characters in football? I love Lambert, Westwood, Lowton, Gabby, Weimann, Delph & Guzan. All great & likeable characters, imo. Hard to find likeable players in football.... Outside of Aston Villa And the best thing is, we have players who are genuinely likable without being soft pushovers as was the case in the past. How often over the past decade have we complained that we're "too nice" or don't have that nasty edge you need to succeed. Well, now I think we are developing a hardness about us, a tough, battling even slightly edgy nature to the team - but we're doing it without petty, petulant, diving, or dirty players. This is becoming a cliche and there's still plenty of time for everything to go wrong, but as many other are saying, I love this team in a way I've not felt for a long time. I mean, I've always loved the Villa as a club and always will, but the team, the players individually and severally... well that waxes and wanes, and it's waxing furiously right now, like Daniel-san on speed... Agreed. Such a contrast to just over a year ago. I actually found myself disliking the team (not the club) when McDoom was here. Complete opposite now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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