'Stocky' Agbonlahor told to lay off the weights

[Salsa Party Animal]

Perhaps he want to be new Jonah Tali Lomu for Aston Villa. 

[hartman_1982]

Most Olympic sprinters are very muscular so I dont see it being that big a deal.
But they'll know best at Bodymoor how his training is affecting him.

He needs pace and strength. He has them in abundance.

Gabby needs to e able to turn though, sprinters do not.

[themossman]

I think it's a good thing. Can't think of many top class footballers who are his size in the upper body. Seems logical that there is a point where the trade off between power and movement is too great like in any sport. Think of Calzaghe giving Jeff Lacey a hiding.

[PeterWithe]

Have you seen the size of Michael Richards this season, he was too big last season and seems to have put on another stone.

[darren woolley]

Muscle ways heavier than fat so maybe he could lose a bit.

[Mazrim]

Most Olympic sprinters are very muscular so I dont see it being that big a deal.
But they'll know best at Bodymoor how his training is affecting him.

He needs pace and strength. He has them in abundance.

Gabby needs to e able to turn though, sprinters do not.

True enough.
I dont think he's anywhere near big enough to lose that much agility though.
Not weighed against the benefits from overpowering defenders and holding the ball up.

I dont want him to get any bigger (and neither does his manager) but in these days of a single striker you need to be an all rounder to be really effective.

[hawkeye]

what has he recomended for Richard Dunne, start  holding his pint in his left hand?

[Ian.]

what has he recomended for Richard Dunne, start  holding his pint in his left hand?

To lay off the pie and chips I hope too

[joecrow]

richard dunne is starting to resemble jan molby....with less talent

[Whiney MacWhineface]

Muscle ways heavier than fat so maybe he could lose a bit.

So 1lb of muscle weighs more than 1lb of fat? Could be a Nobel Prize in it for you if you can prove that one