Gary Gardner - including loan to Coventry

[gervilla]

I was a bit peeved when I heard he was off to Cov to be honest as I thought on his current form he might get a look in with the big boys over the next few games .  I suppose if this isn't a part of the AM masterplan then at least he will be getting some experience at a level higher than he is currently playing in.
Good luck Gary . Come back with all guns blazing and make it impossible for AM to leave you out of the first team.

[willywombat]

The only sense I can make of this is if it is being seen as a ramp up to his first team debut when he gets back. I just hope he doesn't pick up an injury while he's there

[Louzie0]

I think I see this loan spell, limited as it is, as a declaration of intent from our manager and the coaches.  If he does as well as expected, he's up for selection from January 1st.

Go Gary! X

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I do worry about young Gary, it appears he was the one to choose Coventry.

[john2710]

Can't believe some of the negative comments on here.
The lad has yet to play at Premiership level, he's on the brink of coming through, a few consecutive games at the next level up from where he is currently playing can't do him any harm. He will walk into the Cov team.

Playing in the premiership is a big step, he wouldn't have played in any games for us over the next month. Hopefully he'll come back having shown he's ready to step up. I expect him to make an impact when he returns.

[Louzie0]

'I do worry about young Gary, it appears he was the one to choose Coventry.' quote


I have a very nice auntie in Coventry.  It's not that bad.  Perhaps Gardner minor also has relatives there?

[luke25]

I do worry about young Gary, it appears he was the one to choose Coventry.

If thats the case i'd imagine its because they're local, less travelling, settled location etc.

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

He'll be back at Villa Park for the next round of Nextgen matches. He is key to us winning the trophy. This is seen as the number 1 priority for the season.

[AV82EC]

He'll be back at Villa Park for the next round of Nextgen matches. He is key to us winning the trophy. This is seen as the number 1 priority for the season.

I'm as positive about our NextGen challenge as the next man but assuming Ajax beat Rosenborg then aren't we away at Barcelona in the quarters?  Though I understand they've been playing there U17 team so far the smug bastards.

[timeoutbigbar]

Makes sense to choose Cov if the other clubs that were interested weren't local.  Gives me another game/result to look out for of a weekend I suppose.

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

He'll be back at Villa Park for the next round of Nextgen matches. He is key to us winning the trophy. This is seen as the number 1 priority for the season.

I'm as positive about our NextGen challenge as the next man but assuming Ajax beat Rosenborg then aren't we away at Barcelona in the quarters?  Though I understand they've been playing there U17 team so far the smug bastards.

This team with Gardener in, has to fancy their chances against anyone. IIRC the only games we have lost was when he was not playing.

[timeoutbigbar]

He'll be back at Villa Park for the next round of Nextgen matches. He is key to us winning the trophy. This is seen as the number 1 priority for the season.

I'm as positive about our NextGen challenge as the next man but assuming Ajax beat Rosenborg then aren't we away at Barcelona in the quarters?  Though I understand they've been playing there U17 team so far the smug bastards.

Well their 'youth' (B) team play in the Spanish second tier, so doubt they can release players from that team as it compromises the promotion to the top league if they play weaker players.

[AV82EC]

Looking at the other groups it looks like the last 8 will be:

Ajax, Villa, Barcelona, Marseille, Sporting, Liverpool, Inter and Spurs.  We've as much chance as anyone though Gardener is the key to winning it.

[john2710]

Other than his obvious talent, he has something else that most of our promising young players of recent years didn't, he's physically big and strong enough to hold his own in the premiership.

[hipkiss92]

He'll be back at Villa Park for the next round of Nextgen matches. He is key to us winning the trophy. This is seen as the number 1 priority for the season.

I'm as positive about our NextGen challenge as the next man but assuming Ajax beat Rosenborg then aren't we away at Barcelona in the quarters?  Though I understand they've been playing there U17 team so far the smug bastards.

Well their 'youth' (B) team play in the Spanish second tier, so doubt they can release players from that team as it compromises the promotion to the top league if they play weaker players.

Pretty sure B teams playing in second tier in spain can't be promoted to top flight