The Gabby Appreciation Thread - Update: 4 year deal

[PaulWinch again]

McLeish was saying this week how even he was surprised at just how good Gabby is and he'd always highly rated him. Those that have followed Gabby's career will know that he improves every season and this season is no different. The lad works bloody hard on his game and now has two decent feet, great heading ability, not to mention his speed. I hope he gets the chance to play for England, not that I want him to but because he deserves it and has earned the opportunity.

If his motivation is to go to Euro 2012, it can only be good news for us.

I agree in Gabby's case selection for England can definitely be good for us, because I don't think he would leave us. I hope he gets every reward he can get at Villa and that includes International recognition.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

McLeish was saying this week how even he was surprised at just how good Gabby is and he'd always highly rated him. Those that have followed Gabby's career will know that he improves every season and this season is no different. The lad works bloody hard on his game and now has two decent feet, great heading ability, not to mention his speed. I hope he gets the chance to play for England, not that I want him to but because he deserves it and has earned the opportunity.

If his motivation is to go to Euro 2012, it can only be good news for us.

You are right that AM has always had good things to say about Gabby, even before he became our manager.

You are wrong that his selection for Engurland can ever be good for us.

Time will tell but I don't think Gabby will be looking for a move should he get a few caps.

[PaulTheVillan]

Gabby has withdrawn from the England squad.

More details to follow.

[VillaAlways]

Gabby has withdrawn from the England squad.

More details to follow.

Hamstring injury

[PaulWinch again]

Oh no, I hope it isn't serious.

[Concrete John]

It's a shame for him as I thought he had a good chance of starting.

[UsualSuspect]

Gabby has withdrawn from the England squad.

More details to follow.

Hamstring injury

It was his hamstring that he did early last season wasn't it?

I hope he isn't going to suffer too much with it, always a problem for players with explosive pace.

Hope he's fit for Spuds

[VillaAlways]

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2512982,00.html

"Slight injury" Hopefully he'll be fit for us

He was probably homesick

[Smoke]

Probably had more of an idea that bobby fecking Zamora would get the nod ahead of him, so would rather be super fit and ready for spuds.

[Karl Bridges]

Early indicators are that he was going to start our pair up front, the injury ruined his plans.

[brontebilly]

How many international squads has he pulled out of now? Didnt he pull out of an underage international tournament a couple of years back too?

Cant understand English football people being devoted to their club but despising their country. Its not just Villa fans, why is that?

[VillaAlways]

How many international squads has he pulled out of now? Didnt he pull out of an underage international tournament a couple of years back too?

Cant understand English football people being devoted to their club but despising their country. Its not just Villa fans, why is that?

It's a genuine injury.He's having a scan tomorrow to assess the extent of it.It's a blow for England and us

[taylorsworkrate]

How many international squads has he pulled out of now? Didnt he pull out of an underage international tournament a couple of years back too?

Cant understand English football people being devoted to their club but despising their country. Its not just Villa fans, why is that?

I personally highly dislike the majority of modern day footballers, especially certain England players who believe it is their god given right to do whatever the hell they like without fear of consequence.  When there are such a high no of these players in the England squad, I find it very difficult to support them.

With the Villa it's different though.  I've been hooked since going to my first game 20 years ago. 

[Percy McCarthy]

I love my country dearly, but the football team just annoy me.

[PeterWithesShin]

I love my country dearly, but the football team just annoy me.

Pretty much how I feel. Hard to support them these days when I think that most of the team are c**ts.