AshVilla Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 We actually played better when he was injured 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 OBE; yes I am one of those who very clearly do not believe he is good enough to play for Aston Villa or in the premier league for that matter So why has he had some pretty good scoring seasons at this level? How many other players "not good enough for the Premier League" have had 3 straight seasons of reaching double figures in league goals? He's been stuck on the wing an awful lot too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 He is not a good footballer but can be a effective player. He will not be a starter next season AVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 OBE; yes I am one of those who very clearly do not believe he is good enough to play for Aston Villa or in the premier league for that matter So why has he had some pretty good scoring seasons at this level? How many other players "not good enough for the Premier League" have had 3 straight seasons of reaching double figures in league goals? He's been stuck on the wing an awful lot too Well if you feel that just by reaching double figures is ok? Please feel free to carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Useless today. So no change there then. Dear Tim, please get rid of this player ASAP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Useless today. So no change there then. Dear Tim, please get rid of this player ASAP. Here here Just do it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw_nuff Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 PL got him a nice new contract as a reward for being terrible. It stopped Barca from tapping him up. My sincerest thanks Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) He is an epitome of what this club has been for too long, they were a perfect fit for each other......it's just time up. Well, his pace and power has always made him a threat and every now and then he pops up with a goal. But as far as technique is concerned, he's definitely the worst I've seen play for us in my lifetime, that coupled with his lack of end product means he should be out of here next season. Thats my point.....Limited player who gives you a good game in 8 on a lucrative contract, thats been whats wrong with this club for years.....not ruthless enough in pursuit of betterment.....and paying over the odds for mediocrity. If players are any good, we have trouble keeping them. Edited May 24, 2015 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 OBE; yes I am one of those who very clearly do not believe he is good enough to play for Aston Villa or in the premier league for that matter So why has he had some pretty good scoring seasons at this level? How many other players "not good enough for the Premier League" have had 3 straight seasons of reaching double figures in league goals? He's been stuck on the wing an awful lot too stuck on the wing to accommodate the threat of his pace........no good enough to play down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) Absolute dog shit of a player. Personally i've never rated him, not even under MON. He just doesn't have a clue. If he wasn't fast he'd be in league 2. If he wasn't fast he wouldn't he a footballer. I can't remember who, but someone in our youth setup said as much. He had pace and absolutely nothing else, but he was so fast they reckoned thy might have a chance of making the other stuff at least passable and he might be some way useful Edited May 24, 2015 by P3te Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvilla28 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Played better with out him don't understand why he is in starting 11 again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukes Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 His lack of effort (particularly as he thrives on the reputation of being one of us) is the most disappointing thing. Players are allowed times of poor form, but to not try is unforgivable. Generally Gabby is not up to the job, and it's hard to see how he got a new contract at the beginning of this season, because it's been several years since he had a decent season, and he has never been prolific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Field Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 He reminds me of Heskey in the way that the managers just seem to like his personality or something and start him no matter what and I fail to see what he offers. (except for his 1 in 20 games, which is not good enough) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 OBE; yes I am one of those who very clearly do not believe he is good enough to play for Aston Villa or in the premier league for that matter So why has he had some pretty good scoring seasons at this level? How many other players "not good enough for the Premier League" have had 3 straight seasons of reaching double figures in league goals? He's been stuck on the wing an awful lot too Well if you feel that just by reaching double figures is ok? Please feel free to carry on! Why wouldn't it be ok? Only around 20 players do it each season, don't they? I'd imagine over half of them are from the top 6 sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 OBE; yes I am one of those who very clearly do not believe he is good enough to play for Aston Villa or in the premier league for that matter So why has he had some pretty good scoring seasons at this level? How many other players "not good enough for the Premier League" have had 3 straight seasons of reaching double figures in league goals? He's been stuck on the wing an awful lot tooWell if you feel that just by reaching double figures is ok? Please feel free to carry on! Why wouldn't it be ok? Only around 20 players do it each season, don't they? I'd imagine over half of them are from the top 6 sides. Surely you have answered this yourself? His inability to regularly notch above 9-10 goals a season is one of the reasons that we are no longer a top six outfit. He is a striker and supposedly a good one after all??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I think getting rid of him is going to be very difficult. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 25, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 25, 2015 I think getting rid of him is going to be very difficult. Good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I think getting rid of him is going to be very difficult. He is the limpet of the squad - totally unmoveable. However, he does have a penchant for scoring in important matches - just hope this continues with next weeks game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I think getting rid of him is going to be very difficult. Good. OBE; I wondered where you have been? Please do try and defend him now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 25, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 25, 2015 No Dave, it's indefensible. Appearance number 351 in which he was poor, but no poorer than most anyone in the side with the honourable exceptions of Delph and Baker is clearly the defining moment in his career. Forget the last ten years, yesterday is it and he should be taken out the back immediately and shot, along with most of the first team. I'm guessing you'd also like the manager sacked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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