JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Leave Gabby alone, I almost can't imagine Villa without him at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 For me his biggest problem is his recent injury history, not a lack of ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) There's a good article in the evening mail about him by Peter Withe. Who comments his lack of consistency and work-rate as being an issue. He should be a lot better than he is! Edited November 18, 2013 by PaulC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 He played his best football in the MON years. Even then he was great until xmas but then would go seriously off the boil until popping up with a few goals in April and May when the season was petering out. Last season he didn't score a goal under November then was great in the run in. I guess this season will be similar so I agree with Whitey with his lack of consistency. Not sure it's fair to say he doesn't work hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 How can Withe say that Gabby lacks the work rate? He's one of, if not our hardest working player on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) He has always been a half-season player since he broke through. On his day, unplayable and on other days he may as well not be on the pitch. Very frustrating. Edited November 18, 2013 by Isa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 He has always been a half-season player since he broke through. On his day, unplayable and on other days he may as well not be on the pitch. Very frustrating. This probably correlates with him being the best counter-attack player in the Premier League. He's great away, average at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Gabby's biggest problem is his consistency. It has been and it always will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1chuk Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 And his first touch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Leave Gabby alone, I almost can't imagine Villa without him at this point. If we were offered the chance to swap Gabby for a player who would guarantee 15 goals and 15 assists each season, I'd bite their hands off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Leave Gabby alone, I almost can't imagine Villa without him at this point. If we were offered the chance to swap Gabby for a player who would guarantee 15 goals and 15 assists each season, I'd bite their hands off. We wouldn't be offered that though. It's a bit like saying you'd trade Benteke for Messi if given the opportunity. Edited November 18, 2013 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Leave Gabby alone, I almost can't imagine Villa without him at this point. If we were offered the chance to swap Gabby for a player who would guarantee 15 goals and 15 assists each season, I'd bite their hands off. We wouldn't be offered that though. It's a bit like saying you'd trade Benteke for Messi if given the opportunity. More like Baros for Carew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Leave Gabby alone, I almost can't imagine Villa without him at this point. If we were offered the chance to swap Gabby for a player who would guarantee 15 goals and 15 assists each season, I'd bite their hands off. We wouldn't be offered that though. It's a bit like saying you'd trade Benteke for Messi if given the opportunity. More like Baros for Carew. Why on Earth would anyone ever trade us a 15 goal, 15 assist a season player for Gabby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 He has always been a half-season player since he broke through. On his day, unplayable and on other days he may as well not be on the pitch. Very frustrating. This probably correlates with him being the best counter-attack player in the Premier League. He's great away, average at home. In a nutshell, why he is a limited player then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Leave Gabby alone, I almost can't imagine Villa without him at this point.If we were offered the chance to swap Gabby for a player who would guarantee 15 goals and 15 assists each season, I'd bite their hands off.We wouldn't be offered that though. It's a bit like saying you'd trade Benteke for Messi if given the opportunity.More like Baros for Carew. Why on Earth would anyone ever trade us a 15 goal, 15 assist a season player for Gabby? "If" I was merely pointing out I'd trade him in an instant. Nothing to see here Mantis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 "If" I was merely pointing out I'd trade him in an instant. Nothing to see here Mantis. What's your point though? There are very few players in the world who you could have in your team and not be open to trading them for another player. We'll never get traded a player like you described for Gabby so it's a moot point really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 "If" I was merely pointing out I'd trade him in an instant. Nothing to see here Mantis. What's your point though? There are very few players in the world who you could have in your team and not be open to trading them for another player. We'll never get traded a player like you described for Gabby so it's a moot point really. Point is if we want to improve, Gabby is one I'd look to trade. It really isn't as big an issue as you want it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 We're into the middle of November and he still hasn't scored. I know he's out injured now but clearly that is not good enough if you are a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 "If" I was merely pointing out I'd trade him in an instant. Nothing to see here Mantis. What's your point though? There are very few players in the world who you could have in your team and not be open to trading them for another player. We'll never get traded a player like you described for Gabby so it's a moot point really. Point is if we want to improve, Gabby is one I'd look to trade. It really isn't as big an issue as you want it to be. Who said anything about me wanting it to be a big issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 He played his best football in the MON years. Even then he was great until xmas but then would go seriously off the boil until popping up with a few goals in April and May when the season was petering out. Last season he didn't score a goal under November then was great in the run in. I guess this season will be similar so I agree with Whitey with his lack of consistency. Not sure it's fair to say he doesn't work hard. Even after his goal against Sunderland .. I don't think he scored any until West Brom game .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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