Gabby - keep or let go

[warleyboy]

It pisses me off seeing Gabby getting ridiculed.
Ok, so he is never going to be a Tekkers, mcinally or Yorke, but he has given myself plenty to cheer about wearing the claret and blue.
His pace would get everybody up off there seats, his games against the filth are always memorable.
I agree he isn't quite the player he was and also frustrated and feel he could of achieved much more.
But unlike Scumbag Delph, this lad loves the club and wears the badge with pride, I hope he stays on the bench for the next few seasons, I like seeing him about the place.

[PaulWinch again]

I have no real problem with Gabby in that he's put in some really good and important performances in the past. But for whatever reason his game has completely gone and he shouldn't be starting for us. It's as simple as that really.

[Phil from the upper holte]

When has anyone ever seen him do anything recently (other than when scoring against the baggies) ever show some spirit, shout at players, gee up the crowd, look actually interested.

You know stuff that someone that loves the club would actually do, all he seems to do to me is look sulky and collect £50k a week

[oswald funkletrumpet]

When has anyone ever seen him do anything recently (other than when scoring against the baggies) ever show some spirit, shout at players, gee up the crowd, look actually interested.

You know stuff that someone that loves the club would actually do, all he seems to do to me is look sulky and collect £50k a week

totally agree

he has offered nothing for 5 years so why wouldnt he be loyal. he is at least a stone overweight and having bulked up and lost a yard of pace has done precisely nothing to compensate.

he along with a few other players is one of the main reasons we have been so shit for so long.

[Matt Collins]

He definitely looks overweight to me which is unforgivable

[silhillvilla]

He definitely looks overweight to me which is unforgivable

I estimate 2 stone , considering the training regime he must be eating a hell of a lot to be so overweight.
Annoyingly I think he will start tomorrow

[ChicagoLion]

It  would be sad if he is hounded out of the club by so called fans.
He has done a lot for this club and is not his fault that he has been played when lacking, form,confidence and fitness.
I agree his performances often has not justified his inclusion in the team but i do not believe that he does not care.
Lets hope that his situation does not become embarrassing for him, the club or the fans.

Why are some of us 'so called fans' when we want better than Gabby's ability in the team instead.

That comment is aimed at the people who post abusive messages to him. I do not believe real Villa Fans would do that, maybe I am wrong, which would be sad.

[silhillvilla]

Gabby is a villa legend but, he still needs to keep himself fit.

[supertom]

Gabby's got more chins than a Chinese phone book.
Those jowls aren't a good look on him. He's got to shift that weight. His stamina seems shot to shite too because he doesn't go on many runs during a match. He just seems to take a casual stroll around the pitch half the time. It's ridiculous.

[Nicko89]

what a daft topic, he'll retire playing for villa and go on to work at the club

[oswald funkletrumpet]

what a daft topic, he'll retire playing for villa and go on to work at the club

heaven help us all

[silhillvilla]

what a daft topic, he'll retire playing for villa and go on to work at the club

Head of Catering ?

[Richard E]

Gabby is a villa legend.

Dunno about that. Sid is a Villa legend, God is a Villa legend, Peter McParland is a Villa legend. Gabby is a reasonable player who has had some decent moments for us.

[richardhubbard]

Gabby is a villa legend but, he still needs to keep himself fit.

How the fuck the Forrest Gump of villa a legend!!

Cowans, yorke , Taylor, McGrath , shaw , evans are legends

His not even lee Hendrie status

[Rudy65]

It pisses me off seeing Gabby getting ridiculed.
Ok, so he is never going to be a Tekkers, mcinally or Yorke, but he has given myself plenty to cheer about wearing the claret and blue.
His pace would get everybody up off there seats, his games against the filth are always memorable.
I agree he isn't quite the player he was and also frustrated and feel he could of achieved much more.
But unlike Scumbag Delph, this lad loves the club and wears the badge with pride, I hope he stays on the bench for the next few seasons, I like seeing him about the place.

I think that is his own fault.