Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[Steve67]

Massively exaggerate? Really? Gabby is a legend because he's a one club man and scored some important goals. However, he certainly won't go down in our history as a great player, never to be forgotten, like, say Peter Withe or Gary Shaw. If we had the money, I dare say Gabby and Wiemann would not be regular starters.

[RussellC]

you can make a good case that Gabby no longer has the required tools to start for us in the PL, but he has scored some of the most crucial goals in our recent history. Even not too long ago the two goals at Norwich that essentially guaranteed safety in Lambert's first season. He had a very poor season last year. Of that there is little doubt and you wonder what he has left right now. But to think that his career highlights are somewhat  immaterial or can be condensed to 53 seconds is hugely disrespectful in my opinion.

You're right, and 53 seconds was a flippant comment. The point I was trying to make is that for someone who's played so many games for us the highlights are spread over a number of years and they're getting less and less frequent. I guess that's why stats like him being our top-scorer since Sky reinvented football are overlooked.

FWIW I was one of the people who thought we'd be crazy to sell him this summer, but I also think we'd be crazy not to look for an alternative option / upgrade as a matter of urgency. That's why I'm baffled when people turn their noses up at the idea of signing Wellbeck.

[Percy McCarthy]

Massively exaggerate? Really? Gabby is a legend because he's a one club man and scored some important goals. However, he certainly won't go down in our history as a great player, never to be forgotten, like, say Peter Withe or Gary Shaw. If we had the money, I dare say Gabby and Wiemann would not be regular starters.

Yes, really. The massive exaggeration of how shit he is I was talking about was the idea that his highlights could be condensed into 53 seconds. That's not even one second a goal.

[Steve67]

I think you are taking things a bit literally. Fans on here are a little fed up with Gabby.  He's not shit. Just not that great.

[john e]

I think you are taking things a bit literally. Fans on here are a little fed up with Gabby.  He's not shit. Just not that great.

Talking about taking things literally how can you remain Newby with well over a thousand posts ?

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Wellbeck on loan would be massive. Just don't think he would come to Villa Park. Think a European young striker on loan with an option to buy .........

[Steve67]

I think you are taking things a bit literally. Fans on here are a little fed up with Gabby.  He's not shit.


Talking about taking things literally how can you remain Newby with well over a thousand posts ?

Perhaps it's part of my name. Presumably, your might be John?

[john e]

I think you are taking things a bit literally. Fans on here are a little fed up with Gabby.  He's not shit.


Talking about taking things literally how can you remain Newby with well over a thousand posts ?

Perhaps it's part of my name. Presumably, your might be John?

Fair enough, only joshing

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

I think you are taking things a bit literally. Fans on here are a little fed up with Gabby.  He's not shit. Just not that great.

Talking about taking things literally how can you remain Newby with well over a thousand posts ?

Just add "ish" .......

[ciggiesnbeer]

I could compile a video that could make Gabby look world class !!

Impossible.

It is possible, but it'd have to span the last 10 years and would last about 53 seconds.

Or you could post highlights from last season's games at Arsenal and Liverpool.

Yeah, to be fair Gabby would have an amazing youtube compilation.  Just annoying he doesn't do it regularly.

[richard moore]

Wellbeck on loan would be massive. Just don't think he would come to Villa Park. Think a European young striker on loan with an option to buy .........

Massively what? Massively ok?

[Dante Lavelli]

Gabby is gabby. He's probably not as good as we'd hope he'd be but in market where Shane Long costs £12 I don't think we can afford better. Or certainly not guarantee 'better' unless we spent well over £10m.

It's not as if he's keeping some superstar out if the team so I don't think he deserves the constant criticism he seems to receive on here.

[Percy McCarthy]

I think you are taking things a bit literally. Fans on here are a little fed up with Gabby.  He's not shit. Just not that great.

Maybe. It's just that I expect posters to be a bit over the top when when assessing the deficiences of other teams, players and supporters, and the same when talking up our own. Personally, i'm getting a bit fed up of people doing it the other way round.

Just lately the slagging of Gabby and preople showing off about not going to games have done my crust in a bit.

[brian green]

Not all fans are pissed off with Gabby.   I like him. I think he is great. He has a Brummie accent and runs fast. I have a shirt with his name on the back.  He scores important goals.   He has a neat song.   Ten years down the line who are you going to be able to say similar things about?   Gary Gardner? Nathan Baker? Andi Weimann? I somehow doubt it.  If Gabby is entering the end game for us, show him the respect he deserves.

[olaftab]

Wellbeck on loan would be massive. Just don't think he would come to Villa Park. Think a European young striker on loan with an option to buy .........

Massively what? Massively ok?

It's kids speak. It means bostin!