The Gabby Appreciation Thread - Update: 4 year deal

[N'ZMAV]

If Gabby loves this club as much as he says he does then he would be doing better...

[JJ-AV]

Gabriel Agbonlahor has dismissed transfer speculation linking him with a move to hook-up with Martin O'Neill at Sunderland.

Agbonlahor spent four years under O'Neill at Villa Park but wants to focus on the new regime under Paul Lambert and playing alongside Darren Bent.

He told The Sun: 'When you've played with a manager before, especially one as good as Martin O'Neill, then you are going to be linked with him.

'But it's just pure speculation. I can assure Villa fans I haven’t heard anything about it and I’m happy here.'

Agbonlahor scored the winner for Villa in their pre-season friendly against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night before being forced off with an ankle injury.

He departed in the second half after taking a knock, but Villa swiftly allayed concerns over the severity of the problem by posting on Twitter: 'Gabby Agbonlahor injury not as bad as first feared. Out for two weeks.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2178078/Gabriel-Agbonlahor-dismisses-links-Sunderland.html

[maidstonevillain]

Gabriel Agbonlahor has dismissed transfer speculation linking him with a move to hook-up with Martin O'Neill at Sunderland.

Agbonlahor spent four years under O'Neill at Villa Park but wants to focus on the new regime under Paul Lambert and playing alongside Darren Bent.

He told The Sun: 'When you've played with a manager before, especially one as good as Martin O'Neill, then you are going to be linked with him.

'But it's just pure speculation. I can assure Villa fans I haven’t heard anything about it and I’m happy here.'

Agbonlahor scored the winner for Villa in their pre-season friendly against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night before being forced off with an ankle injury.

He departed in the second half after taking a knock, but Villa swiftly allayed concerns over the severity of the problem by posting on Twitter: 'Gabby Agbonlahor injury not as bad as first feared. Out for two weeks.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2178078/Gabriel-Agbonlahor-dismisses-links-Sunderland.html

That's a shame. Possibly our best option to get a decent amount of cash for him.

[Toronto Villa]

I'm delighted. He looked excellent prior to his injury on Saturday showing the pace of old. Injuries and turmoil at the club have not helped him at all, and I think he's due for a serious bounce back if he can stay healthy.

[Bigmelonface]

The thing that concerns me most about Gabby is that he is a bit shit.

[N'ZMAV]

On form and interested Gabby is good, most weeks he is average with a crap first touch and a terrible finish, especially when given time to think about taking his chance. But, there's something about him I'd perservere with.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

The thing that concerns me most about Gabby is that he is a bit shit.

As were most of our players under McCatpiss.
I believe Lambert will get the best out of him and all players deserve a clean slate (Bar full backs Mutton and Wankcock)

[glasses]

On form and interested Gabby is good, most weeks he is average with a crap first touch and a terrible finish, especially when given time to think about taking his chance. But, there's something about him I'd perservere with.

I know what you mean. I think it's the ability to score against any of the big teams in big games for us and the ability to win derby matches on his own that I'd persevere with.

[not3bad]

Gabby was always going to put Villa first.

[Ads]

I'm confident we'll get the good Gabby back.

[bilsim]

Don't and not sure I ever will understand the antipathy people have towards Gabby. He loves the club, he's scored vital goals throughout his career and when he's on form he's unplayable. Fair enough the last few seasons have been a little ropey, but hasn't that been the same for our entire squad? Gabby's been played out of position and then been the striker in a McLeish managed side. I've got a lot of time for him.

[N'ZMAV]

I'm confident we'll get the good Gabby back.

a stone lighter and we're there.

[tomd2103]

He needs to be played in his proper position (centre forward) and given the right type of service.  He is never going to be a player who gets the ball to feet and creates things.  He is the type of forward who needs the ball put into space in front of him so that he can use his main asset - his pace.  Maybe he isn't quite as quick as he was, but given that kind of service he'll be a handful for any defender in the league on his day.  I still think he has a big role to play this season.   

[fredm]

This injury has come at a bad time for Gabby (as also has Bents).  From what everyone (players/press/fans at matches) have said is we are trying to play a more passing/possession style of game.  Gabby will have to re-adjust his game for this, as stated above he prefers the ball played through for him to chase, and would need as much time as possible with the coaches getting it through to him and the other players as to the movement off the ball that is required.  But maybe a chance for the younger ones, who are happier with this style of play to make a name for themselves and an impression on PL.

[Irish villain]

The thing that concerns me most about Gabby is that he is a bit shit.

He is not. He had a bad second half of the season last year but who didn't under TSM?

Gabby has scored some crucial goals for this club over the years and has been a match-winner on numerous occasions. You can't just write off a plyer with that record.