Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 2, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2017 I thought he was excellent this afternoon. He terrorised their defence, they couldn't handle him. Very unlucky not to walk away the hero. THAT is the Gabby I remember. Finally! Fair play to him, it's only been what, 3 years 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 good to hear that he played well, looks like hes gonna get a decent run of games now. I dont particularly like him but if hes gonna play then I hope he starts scoring soon and pays the club back for this opportunity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 2, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 2, 2017 He's useful at the moment because he doesn't need the ball to feet - with Rudy we could launch long hopeful balls to him, Kodjia can chase a ball into space and Gaby can chase a ball into the corner and into space - Adomah, Grealish and McCormack all like the ball passed to them and we're not very good at that. Right now Gabby is the only forward option we've got that doesn't need passes played into his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Its nice to hear that he played well, and maybe I'm cutting my nose off to spite my face, but i just can't forgive him for the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Hanky said: Did well when he came on, ran the channels, put himself about and created himself a couple of chances. I'm glad he's made an impact, seeing as we are really short of options at the moment. But seriously, how low have we actually fallen when it's deemed good enough for professional football players to simply 'run the channels' and 'put themselves about'. Anyone that's ever played the game can do this. To me this is by far the biggest problem we've had for several years now, so many first team players simply stealing a living, and fans defending them with nonsense like this. No more excuses please. Get rid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 10 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I thought he was excellent this afternoon. He terrorised their defence, they couldn't handle him. Very unlucky not to walk away the hero. THAT is the Gabby I remember. Finally! Fair play to him, it's only been what, 3 years Really, you thought he was excellent!? Did we win the game? How many goals did he score? How many chances did he create? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, vreitti said: Really, you thought he was excellent!? Yes. I'm sure I said that? Edited January 3, 2017 by dont_do_it_doug. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 3, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, vreitti said: How many chances did he create? At least one. And he created it all by himself and for himself. You know those situations where gabby runs after the ball, picks it up out wide and then loses it after doing **** all? Well it was like that, except he didn't lose it, he took it round a couple of players, worked it inside and had a good shot which was well saved. I'd stop short of saying he was excellent. But from what I saw he did look like he played well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) 16 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Yes. I'm sure I said that? Obviously I disagree, and find it quite unbelievable how anyone could think he was excellent, given we lost the game, and managed only 3 shots on target. Edited January 3, 2017 by vreitti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, vreitti said: Obviously I disagree, and find it quite unbelievable how anyone could think he was excellent, given we lost the game, and managed only 3 shots on target. As one example of many, Guzan was excellent when we lost 8-0 to Chelsea, it is possible. He created something out of nothing which is what he has to do with the midfield, or lack thereof, currently playing for the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 21 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: At least one. And he created it all by himself and for himself. OMG. That is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philgetaway Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 10 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I thought he was excellent this afternoon. He terrorised their defence, they couldn't handle him. Very unlucky not to walk away the hero. THAT is the Gabby I remember. Finally! Fair play to him, it's only been what, 3 years The bar has been set pretty low for this guy for that 45 min display to be described as excellent. if he terrorised the Cardiff defence, how would you describe Kodjas recent performances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 3, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, vreitti said: OMG. That is incredible. No. it's not incredible. But then again nobody has said it's incredible. You seem to have taken it very hard that a couple of people have said he actually played alright. Surely it's a good thing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Jesus Christ the hyperbole police are in again. Ok, it was good. Not excellent, but good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Played good, didn't score as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 4 hours ago, Stevo985 said: At least one. And he created it all by himself and for himself. Sounds like he deserves a new 4 year contract then. Wouldn't want to lose an talent like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 3, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 minute ago, TheStagMan said: Sounds like he deserves a new 4 year contract then. Wouldn't want to lose an talent like that. You, and others, seem to be taking my post as some sort of high praise for Agbonlahor. It wasn't. It was an example of a chance he created, in response to the question of whether he had created any. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 25 minutes ago, TheStagMan said: Sounds like he deserves a new 4 year contract then. Wouldn't want to lose an talent like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, vreitti said: Obviously I disagree, and find it quite unbelievable how anyone could think he was excellent, given we lost the game, and managed only 3 shots on target. By that logic, kodjia is shit as well as we have lost games with him on the team. Bunn is shit when we've kept a clean sheet because he hasnt made many saves. What does a single player looking "excellent" mean to you? is it possible for us to win and certain players to still play poorly and vice versa? Has Chester not been excellent? Come off it ffs the reach is next level here with some. Edited January 3, 2017 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 39 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: By that logic, kodjia is shit as well as we have lost games with him on the team. Bunn is shit when we've kept a clean sheet because he hasnt made many saves. What does a single player looking "excellent" mean to you? is it possible for us to win and certain players to still play poorly and vice versa? Has Chester not been excellent? Come off it ffs the reach is next level here with some. Sure it's possible for individual players to be excellent, even in games we play poorly, and loose. And vice versa. I suppose being 'excellent' is often highly subjective, dependent upon the viewer in question. For instance when we lost 8-0 to Chelsea, I'd argue that Lamps was excellent, as he scored 4 times. Others might argue that Guzan was excellent. Some might even argue that they both were excellent that day. Each to his own I guess. Chester has been good this season IMHO. I would say he's been excellent, no. I sincerely apologize for not being on your level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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