Gabby - keep or let go

[old man villa fan]

Although I have been critical of him for some time, I would still keep him as a substitute/squad player.

From what I have seen of him over the last year is that unless he starts the game well, he struggles to get into the game and then just goes down hill in the 2nd half.  I would be tempted to put him on the bench to come on for 20-30 minutes depending on how games are going.  If we are behind or need to take the game to the opposition, he may do ok.

[Matt Collins]

I'm losing patience but until we get better options in he has to stay. Ayew looks way off so he's the only forward we have who can get in behind. We need another

[john e]

I've got no problems with keeping Agbonlahor and him playing his part in the squad

I've just got a problem with him playing every week, when he's clearly not as good as some of the other options we have

[KRS]

Is it too much to expect a PL footballer to at least show that he's making an effort? With his pace he should be showing for the ball, making runs, taking on defenders and carrying a threat...instead we have Gabby who strolls around like he's had too much to drink down the park and can't remember how to kick a ball. His standard of performances are not acceptable so he needs to be clearly told to fix up or be dropped.

[Leicester_Villian]

First name on team sheet v Small Heath !!

[Villa in Denmark]

First name on team sheet v Small Heath !!

I didn't realise the reserves were playing them as well.

[footyskillz]

When we say let go do you mean sell ?? and do you mean let go?sell in the next six days before window closes. I think if he left it would be a shock. I dont see him leaving for a few seasons yet and may go to mls or Australia. Dont forget he is the clubs record premier league scorer so i think that says something. Especially as we outsourced benteke thoiugh i feel sinclair will be top villa scorer this season.

I think he talked of being played in midifield and in later years he may just do a job ! He spoke to AVTV and insisited he sees himself ending up in centre mid for villa when his legs go.

Gabby said in 2014 "I'd love to play centre midfield one day. I have always liked the idea of that.

"Sometimes in training in the past I have dropped back in there. I really enjoy it in there.

"I'll be Gabby the playmaker! Maybe when I'm 36 I will move there.

"When I have been in there in training, I have enjoyed getting on the ball, influencing the game and I like tackling too in there.

"I have played so many positions for Villa over the years. You're always learning and developing your game by doing that.

"But centre midfield is always a position I have enjoyed when I've been there. Hopefully I will be in there one day for Villa."

[silhillvilla]

Skillz save your breath.
He's going nowhere til sept 23

[Villatillidie1982]

To be a playmaker you have to have a brain. Gabby used to have speed. He doesn't have that anymore. Thanks for the memories and goodbye.

[Matt Collins]

Playmaker?!??

Hilarious

[Villa in Denmark]

Skillz save your breath.
He's going nowhere til sept 23

When I first read that I thought he'd signed a new 8 year contract.

[Risso]

Skillz save your breath.
He's going nowhere til sept 23

When I first read that I thought he'd signed a new 8 year contract.

It's only a matter of time, surely.  The way they've been giving them out like sweets lately.

[Leighton]

The only sure thing they will call him when he's 36 is Gabby the Grand Dad of at least seven children.

[old man villa fan]

When we say let go do you mean sell ?? and do you mean let go?sell in the next six days before window closes. I think if he left it would be a shock. I dont see him leaving for a few seasons yet and may go to mls or Australia. Dont forget he is the clubs record premier league scorer so i think that says something. Especially as we outsourced benteke thoiugh i feel sinclair will be top villa scorer this season.

I think he talked of being played in midifield and in later years he may just do a job ! He spoke to AVTV and insisited he sees himself ending up in centre mid for villa when his legs go.

Gabby said in 2014 "I'd love to play centre midfield one day. I have always liked the idea of that.

"Sometimes in training in the past I have dropped back in there. I really enjoy it in there.

"I'll be Gabby the playmaker! Maybe when I'm 36 I will move there.

"When I have been in there in training, I have enjoyed getting on the ball, influencing the game and I like tackling too in there.

"I have played so many positions for Villa over the years. You're always learning and developing your game by doing that.

"But centre midfield is always a position I have enjoyed when I've been there. Hopefully I will be in there one day for Villa."

Now I understand why he keeps dropping so deep.  I thought it was because he had just lost interest.

[UK Redsox]

I wonder what Gabby thinks of Joe Bennett getting some time in centre midfield ?