markavfc40 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) I have read the list - Thats what led me to ask the question. Yorke At his current rate it will take Gabby another 3 years to get to Yorke. He can catch who he wants up for me, but 70 goals in 7/8 seasons is pretty poor. When he's spent 4 of those seasons on the wing it isn't "pretty poor". He's likely a league average player who also turns up on the big occasions and cost us absolutely nothing. He never turned his head either when the big boys sniffed around a few years back. He's loyal, we've paid him handsomely for it. Lets all stick to that deal, IMO of course. I agree. He has made 258 starts for us in all competitions and has scored 72 goals. When you consider that in way over half those games he would have played out wide that is a decent return. He also offers us a lot in terms of his work rate, the fact he is always willing to track back and help out the fullback and he is also a great outlet both in terms of his pace and the fact he can also hold the ball up. If people choose to judge him simply on goals and whilst doing so judge on the basis of him being a striker they are wrong. Edited March 23, 2013 by markavfc40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Gabby <3 That is all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 24, 2013 Moderator Share Posted March 24, 2013 A quick look through the history books suggests that there are only eight players who have both played more games and scored more goals than Gabby in our history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted March 25, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2013 he's got a good few years in him to climb up from 9th then in the all time appearances and goals stats. not bad for an erdington lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Gabby has been really good for us. I think he will go down as one of the modern Villa heroes. 87th minute. 'nuff said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 We used to be so good with him and Carew up top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Gabby, Benteke & Weimann > Gabby & Carew We'll be a real force if we can keep those players and get the midfield and defence sorted out. Edited March 25, 2013 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 And also with Young, Barry, etc., of course... (sob) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Loved the 2007 season. Everything felt right.. **** march! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMushroom Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Gabby, Benteke & Weimann > Gabby & Carew We'll be a real force if we can keep those players and get the midfield and defence sorted out. Totally agree. Left full-back, and central midfield, with a bit more experience in depth. But we have to stay up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Gabby has been scoring crucial goals even when playing poorly. he is a legend already, although in terms of loyalty and ability we've not had much to shout about in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Was just on football focus, says he likes the responsibility of being one of the elder players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Another game, another good performance, another goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 MOTM for me today. Such a key player for us. A strong, fast, physical player with a bit of experience to go with. Easily me favourite Villa player. Well done Gabby lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanvilla_1994 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 People can say what they like about his wages but Gabby is extremely important to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Absolutely love the guy but his first touch is more than often atrocious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 When he is on his game, he is a big threat. This is the gabby we need for the last matches in order to stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) Excellent again today. Really put himself about, a constant threat and worked his bollocks off. Hope his injury is nothing serious as we need him firing on all cylinders for the remaining games. It seems that if Gabby plays well we play well. Edited April 6, 2013 by markavfc40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted April 6, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 6, 2013 MOTM for me today. Such a key player for us. A strong, fast, physical player with a bit of experience to go with. Easily me favourite Villa player. Well done Gabby lad. For me also, his final touch still lets him down occasionally but he worked very hard today and was very strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 One of his better games of the season today, hopefully he'll keep it up. That dive was shameful, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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