The Gabby Appreciation Thread - Update: 4 year deal

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The eruption of bedlam in the Agbonlahor End at 2:41 into that second video is a thing of beauty.

7 years ago now. Scary.

Whenever I see that game i keep my eye on the crowd and not on the goal. It's a fantastic sight to see.

Same! I had it recorded on my Sky plus for years and would often pop it on after a night out. I'd end up watching it three times; first time to look at the mental reaction, second time to pick myself out and then finally onto the goal itself.
 

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Looking at what a great sight that away end is has given me cause to list the most mental I have gone in celebration of a goal.

I am thinking Gabby at the Sty in '07, Gabby at the Sty in '09, Gabby at West Ham in '11 and Young at Goodison (through ball by Gabby) in '07.

I don't think there is another sport other than football where you see such a  ridiculousl explosion of pandimonium from fans in celebration of goals, especially last minute winners. 

I caught a bit of St Helens beating Wigan on the weekend and sure they were happy, but they didn't look as overjoyed as us in that video.

[AlwaysAVFC]

The eruption of bedlam in the Agbonlahor End at 2:41 into that second video is a thing of beauty.

7 years ago now. Scary.

Whenever I see that game i keep my eye on the crowd and not on the goal. It's a fantastic sight to see.

Bloody hell 7 years! As much as I'm happy to see them rot down the leagues, moments like that are amazing. The perfect set of derby fixtures that season, a thrashing at home and last minute winner away.

[Dr Butler]

oh and this one

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There is a really amusing video of a Nose recording that game from the upper tier of the Agbonlahor End. The reaction when the winner goes in is priceless, especially from one little Piglet at the front who start's swearing his head off in a fit of rage.

[Toronto Villa]

The eruption of bedlam in the Agbonlahor End at 2:41 into that second video is a thing of beauty.

7 years ago now. Scary.

Gabby's role at both ends in that game is legendary. The outstanding awareness on our own goal line followed a moments later with that goal will live long in the memory. Oh and thank you Agent Ridgewell. One of many missions successfully completed.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

The eruption of bedlam in the Agbonlahor End at 2:41 into that second video is a thing of beauty.

7 years ago now. Scary.

Whenever I see that game i keep my eye on the crowd and not on the goal. It's a fantastic sight to see.

'tis a thing of beauty!

[Dr Butler]

and who can forget the funny as fuck classic...

[bill]

In the last 38 games, he has scored 6 goals. Not very impressive is it. Can't believe we gave this guy a new 4 year contract. Hopefully with a fit Benteke and an emerging Grealish, he will be on the bench more often than not.

[saunders_heroes]

In the last 38 games, he has scored 6 goals. Not very impressive is it. Can't believe we gave this guy a new 4 year contract. Hopefully with a fit Benteke and an emerging Grealish, he will be on the bench more often than not.

He's been surrounded by some pretty poor players these last few years so it's no wonder he hasn't scores many goals.

[dekko]

Plus he usually plays out wide these days

[bill]

In the last 38 games, he has scored 6 goals. Not very impressive is it. Can't believe we gave this guy a new 4 year contract. Hopefully with a fit Benteke and an emerging Grealish, he will be on the bench more often than not.

He's been surrounded by some pretty poor players these last few years so it's no wonder he hasn't scores many goals.

Hasn't stopped Benteke scoring. He's had his moments, but they have been less and less frequent. Bit of a one trick pony. At 28 he isn't going to get any better.Don't expect him to hold down a place much longer. If he does, we will struggle to score many goals. Pair him with Weiman, and we really will be in trouble.

[Rigadon]

What a different prospect we were back on those days.  Sigh.

Gabby is still an important part of our team and squad and I can't understand why anybody would rather he wasn't.  If we were looking to buy a centre forward right now, I doubt we could afford Agbonlahor.

[Ian.]

Gabby is still an important part of our team and squad and I can't understand why anybody would rather he wasn't.  If we were looking to buy a centre forward right now, I doubt we could afford Agbonlahor.

Yep, I'm with you on that one.

[supertom]

As much as Gabby no longer performs or offers as much as he did under O Neill, he's still missed everytime he's out the side. I think that says a lot. He's still one of our best players. 1-2 more good signings and we could turn him into an effective impact player, but as things stand, for me he has to play whenever he's fit.
The Man City game showed how much we miss Gabby. The sooner we can get him and Benteke playing together up front, the better for our goal return.