So Gabby doesn't get one then ?
Steve Bruce has confirmed Aston Villa are NOT in a position to offer Gabby Agbonlahor a new contract due to his ongoing battle with the new owners policy of only giving out contracts to footballers.Agbonlahor, 31, has been in excellent form in the gym and on social media this season and Bruce has selected him to sit next to the emergency exit doors on the coach for 5 out of the last 10 away Championship fixtures.The England forward is out of contract at the end of the season and recently approached the manager to discuss the possibility of a renewal only to be told that "For the last time you don't work here, this is a pub mate', and 'just go outside, first left at the roundabout and walk up the road and you can't miss it. It's the big stadium thingy on the right"Despite Gabby'’s disappointment, Bruce insists it’s ‘not the end of the world’ for the attacker but expects plenty of suitors if it was doomsday. The Villa manager also refused to rule out a u-turn - but that depends on 'some sort of natural or man-made disaster wiping out the entire first team, reserves, youth team and possibly all human life'.“I think I said to Gabby and I have to be honest with you, i thought he did the laundry, but i did say ‘Look, at this position where we are, we’re not in a position to offer anybody a new contract. He's not being singled out. If Emile Heskey walked in today i'd tell him the same” Bruce told punchable Birmingham Mail columnist Tom Ross.“The way the situation with the club is in finances and Financial Fair Play, I think we all need to know where we are. Whether we’re in the Championship or we’re in the Premier League, Randy Lerner is not coming back and i can't see us ever having a financial fuckwitt giving out contracts like that in charge again".“I’ve spoken to the people above me about Gabby and we’re not in a position to offer anybody a new contract just yet, but the door is not closed. Well they said something about not slamming the door anyway. Gabby has been in a situation where I’ve been here for 15 months and he’s done terrifically well explaining to the lads where the emergency exits are on the coach and how to smash the windows in the event of a crash. But Richards is my first choice for that role and Gabby knows this".“Let’s see where we are and see what happens. It’s not the end of the world for Gabby because I’ve no doubt there will be takers from what we’re seeing at the moment in North Korea. If World War 3 kicks off and people are dying all over the place then things could change in a split second .For a 31-year-old given his lifestyle, it’s quite remarkable he can still stand and walk into the dressing room"“He knows what I think of him but that's never stopped him.”
That shot was a bit of a rocket. A foot to the left and it was going to break the back of the net.
He deserves massive credit for an excellent attitude and professionalism despite the total lack of professionalism of one or two managers in their attitudes towards him over the years, and this latest situation which really is just unfortunate for all. He's always stood up and been counted as one of the only players to give a shit when we've had poor spells, and his dedication to the Villa should not go unnoticed or unrewarded. If only the whole team approached every game the way he does, we'd have no issues going back up.
Quote from: AsTallAsLions on February 21, 2018, 10:58:09 AMHe deserves massive credit for an excellent attitude and professionalism despite the total lack of professionalism of one or two managers in their attitudes towards him over the years, and this latest situation which really is just unfortunate for all. He's always stood up and been counted as one of the only players to give a shit when we've had poor spells, and his dedication to the Villa should not go unnoticed or unrewarded. If only the whole team approached every game the way he does, we'd have no issues going back up.Spot on. I was going to post something similar. Possibly the only player who could hold his head up high regarding his performances the year we went down.
Quote from: AsTallAsLions on February 21, 2018, 10:58:09 AMHe deserves massive credit for an excellent attitude and professionalism despite the total lack of professionalism of one or two managers in their attitudes towards him over the years, and this latest situation which really is just unfortunate for all. He's always stood up and been counted as one of the only players to give a shit when we've had poor spells, and his dedication to the Villa should not go unnoticed or unrewarded. If only the whole team approached every game the way he does, we'd have no issues going back up.Fully agree.
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