Gabby - keep or let go

[pauliewalnuts]

Another crap season from him though and dump him quicker than I do last night's Madras.

And as others have said, who would take him? They certainly wouldn't pay him anywhere near the wedge he is on now, especially if he's had another crap season, or even if he's spent most of it in a Recaro.

I'm pretty sure he would see out his contract and go on a free to maximise his salary elsewhere.

I'm sure someone would take him, but you're absolutely right re the wages. I can't imagine he's one of our lower earners.

I reckon he is close if not our top earner at the club.

It wouldn't surprise me at all. I'd imagine he was already one of the highest earners while MON was still here.

[KevinGage]

I vote keep him, though I wouldn't be heartbroken to seem him depart.

In many ways, I can see the logic of a clean break for him and us.

There have been far too many games in the last few years where he has just coasted.  That said, even last season, his performance in the Olbiyun game was critical to our season.

In a more attack minded side, and on the proviso that he skips a meal or two, he could still have a role to play. 

Shouldn't be a guaranteed starter, though.

[JUAN PABLO]

Wolves level. Get rid.

[oswald funkletrumpet]

im sure gabby was given a 4 year deal at the same time lambert got his.

i would get rid but cant see anyone matching his current wage so he aint going anywhere

[ExclDawg]

If he's content to play as a sub and stay with the club, I think he should stay.  If he wants to start elsewhere, we should allow it.  He's grown up with the club and is our all-time leader in PL goals.  As much as everyone jumped on Delph for lack of loyalty, it would be a bit hypocritical of us to chase Gabby out the door because he can't throw up 10 goals a season anymore.

[aj2k77]

I'm sure Gabby would be content staying and picking up £60k p/w for the next 3 years, but we aren't a retirement home for footballers who are past it (despite last years transfers). Delph has nothing to do with it, the majority of the anger stems from him messing around not the fact he's left. If we didn't offer Gabby a contract, then did, then withdrew it I'd expect him to be pissed off and feel played around.

If we are going to finish anywhere near 10th again we can't have a forward that scores a handful and assists nothing. Big season for Gabby another poor return and he needs moving on.

[ez]

I'd let him go or loan him out to see if that gets him contributing again. You've got to have all 11 players contributing to compete in the premier league these days. To have just one passenger on the pitch makes a difference. And as for being an impact sub, really?

[JUAN PABLO]

can we change the poll to gabby or Adama Traore

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

Gabby with be in the same position as most of the squad, he'll have to earn his place in the team and then perform to keep it.
He could be useful in some away matches where we are pressed back, that's when he can be at his best.

[Villa in Denmark]

If he's content to play as a sub and stay with the club, I think he should stay.  If he wants to start elsewhere, we should allow it.  He's grown up with the club and is our all-time leader in PL goals.  As much as everyone jumped on Delph for lack of loyalty, it would be a bit hypocritical of us to chase Gabby out the door because he can't throw up 10 goals a season anymore.

I appreciate the argument re showing him some loyalty, but I'd argue we've done that with his last (possibly 2) contract renewals in the face of ever diminishing returns.

The highlighted bit is exactly why he shouldn't be anywhere near the team.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Loyalty goes both ways. I remember when Gabby was playing excellently and being urged to leave us to further his career by the top five obsessed media. He stayed, has never wavered in his commitment. He may increasingly become an impact sub I don't know but last season he still showed on his day he is more than capable of terrorizing defenders. I just wish he would cut out the diving and playing for the foul part of his game, he is better than that, if he stayed on his feet more often he would score more.

So yeah, stay for me but I hope he ups his game.

[Salsa Party Animal]

I would keep just incase our new look team give much better services and use his ability much more effectively. I don't think other team will want to buy him. Just don't give him a new contract unless he really earned it.

[warleyboy]

Just for his loyalty and being a fan watching from the holte end, he should be kept.
Yes, he unfortunately has never really reached the potential I wished upon him, but claret and blue runs through his veins.
Keep him on the bench and he may be a super sub.

[SoccerHQ]

Keep but first time this year he really should be just a sub and occasional starter which is his level now.

[MoetVillan]

keep.  get him back to using pace, and don't give him time to think and he can score goals.