Gary Gardner - including loan to Coventry

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

By what I've heard he's one of us.

That said being a diehard Everton fan never stopped Rooney going to United.

Think he's a bluenose

He has clearly stated in an interview that Craig and his mom and dad are blue noses and he has always been a Villa fan. Been with Villa since he was 6yrs old. He is going to be a massive player for us. He has a certain presence that all very good players have ......

[eamonn]

Any time I've seen him interviewed on avtv he seems very grounded, mannerly and just a nice fella. In fairness, it's similar to how his brother came across in interviews too. So it was good to see him either taking the free-kick off Henderson as it shows he's not shy on the pitch or that the other players have seen how good he is in training and so let him take it.

He must have been the youngest player in the U21 squad for that game, right?
And was it his debut at that level?

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Was his 3rd game for U21`s but first goals. Not sure about the youngest ........

[Somniloquism]

Was his 3rd game for U21`s but first goals. Not sure about the youngest ........

3rd Appearence as a sub. I have a feeling he hasn't even achieved 90 mins total on the park with those either. Not the youngest even in the current squad for appearences or goals. Oxlade-Chamberlain has three and he is only 18.

[eamonn]

Haven't seen this mentioned elsewhere, but caught bits of the England U21 game against Belgium tonight. Gardner came on as a sub and looked busy, putting in some dangerous balls from what I saw. Unfortunately his most telling contribution was right at the death when he was caught out making a risky pass back to a team-mate. A Belgian fella nicked the ball and they scored from rebound off the post. Obviously it doesn't make him shit but maybe just a timely reminder not to place all our hopes on the lad.

[Mazrim]

It's more like a reminder to him that however brilliant he is he has to keep his focus.
I'm not even remotely concerned if he'll be a Villa first teamer or not.
As far as I'm concerned it's a certainty.

[Shrek]

He should have had a run out with Villa by now, there is no excuse for not giving him 10 minutes here and there.

[Hookeysmith]

I am sure that when we get to a game where we are comfortable and a couple of goals to the good then he will get some game time

I am not sure we are there yet

[gervilla]

I am sure that when we get to a game where we are comfortable and a couple of goals to the good then he will get some game time

I am not sure we are there yet

It would help if he was on the bench, should this eventuality arise.

[mrfuse]

I am sure that when we get to a game where we are comfortable and a couple of goals to the good then he will get some game time

I am not sure we are there yet

Lol when was the last time this happened?

As you say were definitely not their yet we could be 5-0 up against wigan with 20 minutes to go and i wouldn't feel comfortable

[VillaAlways]

Paul Franks on WM is saying Gardner is going out on loan

[Dante Lavelli]

Paul Franks on WM is saying Gardner is going out on loan

I'm happy with that on the proviso that we have a recall option.  Any idea where?

[VillaAlways]

Paul Franks on WM is saying Gardner is going out on loan

I'm happy with that on the proviso that we have a recall option.  Any idea where?

He didn't say but he seemed pretty certain it was happening

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Gardner hat trick tonight. How can anyone say he is not ready for his first team debut ? Is it possible for anyone to believe he would not of been better on the right of midfield rather than Hutton last night or anywhere in our midfield ?

[Ad@m]

Gardner hat trick tonight. How can anyone say he is not ready for his first team debut ? Is it possible for anyone to believe he would not of been better on the right of midfield rather than Hutton last night or anywhere in our midfield ?

It's one thing being good in the u19s; it's a whole different ball game to make it in the Premier League as part of a struggling team.  The lad needs time to develop.