Great news he's gone (the useless twat)! Long overdue departure. Should have been forced out with the likes of lescott, Guzan, Richardson and nzogbia after relegation. I always felt he was like an extra player for the opposition whenever he played (especially after Benteke left). It's ironic he's gone to reading because he was like a 12th man for them at Villa Park last season especially when he conceded the most blatant of pens right in front of the referee, bolstering readings weakening play-off hopes at the time (at the expense of our outside chances).Gabby and richards now need to be forced out because I fear until their negative influence from the relegation season has been extinguished we will struggle to move forward as a club.