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Offline WALTERS WARRIORS

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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #60 on: November 13, 2011, 06:29:43 PM »
Quote from: john e on November 13, 2011, 05:00:32 PM
Quote from: TheZogman on November 13, 2011, 04:38:47 PM
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 ......
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #61 on: November 13, 2011, 07:02:18 PM »
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?
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #62 on: November 13, 2011, 09:26:09 PM »
Was his 3rd game for U21`s but first goals. Not sure about the youngest ........
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #63 on: November 13, 2011, 10:41:48 PM »
Quote from: WALTERS WARRIORS on November 13, 2011, 09:26:09 PM
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.
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #64 on: November 15, 2011, 12:49:42 AM »
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.
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #65 on: November 15, 2011, 12:57:24 AM »
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.
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #66 on: November 15, 2011, 08:09:54 AM »
He should have had a run out with Villa by now, there is no excuse for not giving him 10 minutes here and there.
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #67 on: November 15, 2011, 08:20:31 AM »
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
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #68 on: November 15, 2011, 08:46:37 AM »
Quote from: Hookeysmith on November 15, 2011, 08:20:31 AM
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.
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #69 on: November 15, 2011, 02:37:06 PM »
Quote from: Hookeysmith on November 15, 2011, 08:20:31 AM
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
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Offline VillaAlways

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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #70 on: November 18, 2011, 06:32:01 PM »
Paul Franks on WM is saying Gardner is going out on loan
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #71 on: November 18, 2011, 08:21:11 PM »
Quote from: ZoggyAlways on November 18, 2011, 06:32:01 PM
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?
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #72 on: November 18, 2011, 08:36:03 PM »
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on November 18, 2011, 08:21:11 PM
Quote from: ZoggyAlways on November 18, 2011, 06:32:01 PM
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
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Offline WALTERS WARRIORS

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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #73 on: November 22, 2011, 10:16:50 PM »
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 ?
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Re: gary gardner and the U21 s
« Reply #74 on: November 22, 2011, 10:26:48 PM »
Quote from: WALTERS WARRIORS on November 22, 2011, 10:16:50 PM
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.
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