Davkaus Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 17 minutes ago, rbcuk said: Just seen on his Instagram saying it’s going to be emotional this Saturday Oh I'll be feeling emotions, all right. If he wants a lap of the pitch after full time, sure. While there's still points to play for an we're not mathematically stuck in the play offs (I know it's one hell of a long shot), I don't think there should be any room for sentimentality, this guy belongs nowhere near the bench, and certainly shouldn't get any game time. Why not go out partying in London instead Gabby, it's what you do best. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Davkaus said: Oh I'll be feeling emotions, all right. If he wants a lap of the pitch after full time, sure. While there's still points to play for an we're not mathematically stuck in the play offs (I know it's one hell of a long shot), I don't think there should be any room for sentimentality, this guy belongs nowhere near the bench, and certainly shouldn't get any game time. Why not go out partying in London instead Gabby, it's what you do best. Feel the same mate, wouldn’t have him no where near the team sat, who cares if it’s his last home game, he hasn’t turned up for us for years been stealing a living for ages 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 On 24/04/2018 at 06:04, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: No mention of him getting awarded for his work and efforts within the community the other night. Just a bunch of predictable and unnecessary digs as per usual. I thought that might have been why the thread was bumped but should know better by now. lol https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2018/04/22/aston-villa-end-of-season-award-winners-2017-18 Mate, I truly respect you sticking to your guns on defending Gabby - but if I was on his salary I would do a shit load more for charity than this, plus many many players do more too. The point of charity work is because you believe in it, not for Kudos. "helped raise £20K"..... Hmmmmmm..... peanuts for him. That said, I would not be too unhappy with him getting a 5 minute run-out on Saturday, as long as we are comfortable in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Davkaus Posted April 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2018 If I was in hospital and knew a villa player was visiting, I'd be **** gutted if Gabby rocked up. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 29 minutes ago, rbcuk said: Just seen on his Instagram saying it’s going to be emotional this Saturday He can add that to his list of achievements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post markavfc40 Posted April 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) 36 minutes ago, rbcuk said: Just seen on his Instagram saying it’s going to be emotional this Saturday I am sure it is for him. As a supporter I'll also take a look back and remember some great memories he has given me. The derby goals, the goals in big games against some big teams, the fact he was part of the last really decent sides we had in the top flight between 2006 and 2010 and the fact that for a couple of years that front 3 of Gabby, Young and Carew were at times unplayable and he contributed greatly to that. There is no doubt that there was a slow decline from 2010 and he hit rock bottom in the 2015/16 season. I think since then he has tried certainly in terms of getting himself in shape. I wouldn't try to deny, and I doubt he would, that he is responsible for his own actions and the fact that he let himself go. There is also little doubt that his game suffered as the quality of the players around him dwindled. Barry, Young, Carew, Downing, Petrov, Milner all left and Gabby was always a player that needed others around him to get the best out of him but there is no crime in that as it is true for many players. I suppose as a supporter where Gabby is concerned you can choose to focus on the negatives and place the blame firmly and solely at his door for his failings or you can choose to see the good and bad and now it is at an end look back and remember some of the great times he has given us. On Saturday and going forward I'll be choosing the latter. For what it is worth I have a feeling enough of us will to give him a good, and emotional, send off on Saturday. Edited April 25, 2018 by markavfc40 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Option A: A Villa fan who has dedicated his entire career to date to his hometown club.holds the record for most prem goals for us.scored in many a derby and had some memorable games. Out of the game has given to charity. Option B: A player who should have been sold years ago and never given a long contact. Has a very poor scoring record and let the club down by partying and sucking on balloons after we were relegated. Option C: Both Option A and B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted April 25, 2018 Moderator Share Posted April 25, 2018 46 minutes ago, TheStagMan said: if I was on his salary I would do a shit load more for charity than this, plus many many players do more too. The point of charity work is because you believe in it, not for Kudos. "helped raise £20K"..... Hmmmmmm..... peanuts for him. In fairness Gabby does a large amount for charity, more than the vast majority of footballers, both in terms of his time and financially - a few years back he made a six figure donation to Birmingham childrens home, he did a lot with Acorns and he's always been good at forming bonds with children. His charity stuff has always been genuine and he's long been a club leader in it. It's goalscoring he's stopped doing, not charity work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted April 25, 2018 Moderator Share Posted April 25, 2018 He'll forever be etched into our history as the last Villa player to score a hat-trick against Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Not really bothered if he gets a good sendoff or not. But while we have something to play for, however remote, I will be annoyed if he was to take up a place on the bench. He is a rich man because of the club, with many shrewd investments, so the club really owes him nothing. The club will not miss him. I will not miss him. How could I - I have hardly seen him over the last 3/4 seasons. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 21 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: He'll forever be etched into our history as the last Villa player to score a hat-trick against Man City. Perfect hat-trick at that IIRC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheStagMan said: Mate, I truly respect you sticking to your guns on defending Gabby - but if I was on his salary I would do a shit load more for charity than this, plus many many players do more too. The point of charity work is because you believe in it, not for Kudos. "helped raise £20K"..... Hmmmmmm..... peanuts for him. That said, I would not be too unhappy with him getting a 5 minute run-out on Saturday, as long as we are comfortable in the game. That's good for you, it's always easy deciding what you would do with someone else's money as if you know them inside out, their obligations and so on. Also with that logic, I guess it highlights that he still gave MORE (Financially and morally) than the other players then, no matter how paltry it seems to you, maybe we should start harassing Terry for not doing more since he is undoubtedly richer than all of them. He has also been involved with these things for over a decade so no one actually knows his overall contribution or what he may or may not have done. You lot just need to give it a rest ffs, is no stick too small to not beat him with? You know it's pathetic when even charity, or posting pics of his kids are being picked on. I really have to wonder if their is any thought put into some of this hate? Edited April 25, 2018 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 2 hours ago, TheStagMan said: Mate, I truly respect you sticking to your guns on defending Gabby - but if I was on his salary I would do a shit load more for charity than this, plus many many players do more too. The point of charity work is because you believe in it, not for Kudos. "helped raise £20K"..... Hmmmmmm..... peanuts for him. That said, I would not be too unhappy with him getting a 5 minute run-out on Saturday, as long as we are comfortable in the game. Isn’t the fact most of us didn’t know he did this much for charity shows it’s not for the kudos? Gabby deserves a send off and if people don’t like him fair enough don’t cheer but in a few years we’ll look back at his career and love his Blues record and wonder if only Vidic was sent off and this will hopefully be from a high league position in the PL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Maybe we will do a Chelsea/Terry and take him off after 11 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: That's good for you, it's always easy deciding what you would do with someone else's money as if you know them inside out, their obligations and so on. Also with that logic, I guess it highlights that he still gave MORE (Financially and morally) than the other players then, no matter how paltry it seems to you, maybe we should start harassing Terry for not doing more since he is undoubtedly richer than all of them. He has also been involved with these things for over a decade so no one actually knows his overall contribution or what he may or may not have done. You lot just need to give it a rest ffs, is no stick too small to not beat him with? You know it's pathetic when even charity, or posting pics of his kids are being picked on. I really have to wonder if their is any thought put into some of this hate? How do you know other members of the team/squad have done or not done charity-wise. You make it sound like he is the only one who has done anything? You are certainly saying he has done MORE than the others... How do you know this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HanoiVillan Posted April 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2018 7 hours ago, TheStagMan said: How do you know other members of the team/squad have done or not done charity-wise. You make it sound like he is the only one who has done anything? You are certainly saying he has done MORE than the others... How do you know this? Well, he did win an award for it a few days ago. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 10 hours ago, Kingman said: Maybe we will do a Chelsea/Terry and take him off after 11 minutes Not sure he could last that long tbh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 12 hours ago, dounavilla said: Option A: A Villa fan who has dedicated his entire career to date to his hometown club.holds the record for most prem goals for us. Just two points here, 1. He didn't really dedicate his career to Villa, he stayed here because we continually overpaid him and no other club better than us ever wanted him. 2. Despite what Sky would have you believe, football wasn't invented in 1992. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) 30 minutes ago, villa89 said: Despite what Sky would have you believe, football wasn't invented in 1992. If he'd said 'he has scored more league goals for us than anyone else in the last quarter of a century', it would be just as true. Edited April 26, 2018 by HanoiVillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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