Gabby - keep or let go

[Toronto Villa]

For the big goals he's scored and the fact he's our PL record goal scorer and born and bread local lad and villa fan he gets legend status IMHO.

Haha funny joke.

As he said though it's his opinion and ultimately doesn't everyone define legend differently? If you are in your 20's as an example legend means different things to someone in the 40's or 50's. For me I've seen numerous better Villa players, so legend is a bit steep. But time does cloud our judgement of some of things he's done, and allows us to have some collective regret in hindsight because we know what he was very capable of doing but didn't. It wasn't all his fault. His trajectory in the side MON put together was very much in the right direction. But a combination of his own application, managerial changes, injury and being played in a few different positions had an effect.

He has never been the most talented and we all kind of knew that once he got older, his pace went a little he'd be exposed as quite limited. That said he still popped up at the end of last season with some important goals and assists. For he's been passed by now by younger players, and if he is able to contribute off the bench and be a positive leader at the club, on and off the pitch he still has value.

[aj2k77]

For the big goals he's scored and the fact he's our PL record goal scorer and born and bread local lad and villa fan he gets legend status IMHO.

Are you fecking kidding? I guess Bobby Moore et al have never won the World Cup trophy either have they? I really dislike all these PL stat records.

[Witton Warrior]

Cult hero more than legend is probably more accurate for me.

He is one of us. That does not confer legendary status but it might be nice to recognise that he is now in a difficult position because his performances are waning. I have no wish to see Gabby thrown out of the club he loves so maybe time to think more strategically and help him get a few badges to ensure a place in the club. I am saddened by the apparent wish of some to basically kick him out

We should appoint coaches based on their ability to do their job, not because of their history. He can always become a club ambassador like Ian Taylor.

A fair enough comment and resolution OCD

[villa `cross the mersey]

When Gabby has retired from the game I shall look forward to attending his after dinner talks - they should be entertaining - only kidding Gabby if you are reading this !

[Goldie.7]

I'm pretty sure silhillvilla was the one that said Gabby was going to score more than 14 goals last season.

I said 6 or less and was bang on, so how many this season SV?

[Toronto Villa]

I'm pretty sure silhillvilla was the one that said Gabby was going to score more than 14 goals last season.

I said 6 or less and was bang on, so how many this season SV?

Were you have happy that he was wrong and you were right? Because it appears that you are very happy to be bang on. Speaking for myself I haven't enjoyed one Villa player across my entire time watching the club fail.

[berneboy]

Cult hero more than legend is probably more accurate for me.

He is one of us. That does not confer legendary status but it might be nice to recognise that he is now in a difficult position because his performances are waning. I have no wish to see Gabby thrown out of the club he loves so maybe time to think more strategically and help him get a few badges to ensure a place in the club. I am saddened by the apparent wish of some to basically kick him out

I feel the same. The Villa life we share involves emotion and loyalty and years as well as analysis, results and business. For me it's a little sad to be so keen to be rid of him.

[Goldie.7]

I see someone's got nothing better to do today then quote my posts and skip everybody else

[Toronto Villa]

I see someone's got nothing better to do today then quote my posts and skip everybody else

It's not that at all. It's absolutely fine to hold your own opinion and be critical of the player. I don't think he should be playing either. But you are criticizing his opinion and going as far as to revel in being right about your opinion about one of our players not doing as well as someone else, possibly most of us hoped.

[silhillvilla]

Perhaps Legend Lite then would be more appropriate for all the Derby goals (has any villa player scored more ??)

[Witton Warrior]

Cult hero more than legend is probably more accurate for me.

He is one of us. That does not confer legendary status but it might be nice to recognise that he is now in a difficult position because his performances are waning. I have no wish to see Gabby thrown out of the club he loves so maybe time to think more strategically and help him get a few badges to ensure a place in the club. I am saddened by the apparent wish of some to basically kick him out

I feel the same. The Villa life we share involves emotion and loyalty and years as well as analysis, results and business. For me it's a little sad to be so keen to be rid of him.

I will never forget "those" goals at the Sty

[Toronto Villa]

Those goals are legendary even if the player isn't.

[aj2k77]

Perhaps Legend Lite then would be more appropriate for all the Derby goals (has any villa player scored more ??)

When he retires the noses are renaming the end where he scored those winners at the Sty. The Agbonlahor End, has a nice ring to it.

[Le Lapin]

He's lucky he got that contract last season. I wouldn't have him as a player we rely on. How many times has he been entrusted with responsibility,  how many times has he been found wanting. Not good enough for us. Very lucky guy. He's a relic of the past, and a symbol of the mediocrity that we have become. I couldn't see any top half club being interested in him.

[footyskillz]

Cult hero more than legend is probably more accurate for me.

He is one of us. That does not confer legendary status but it might be nice to recognise that he is now in a difficult position because his performances are waning. I have no wish to see Gabby thrown out of the club he loves so maybe time to think more strategically and help him get a few badges to ensure a place in the club. I am saddened by the apparent wish of some to basically kick him out

We should appoint coaches based on their ability to do their job, not because of their history. He can always become a club ambassador like Ian Taylor.

A fair enough comment and resolution OCD

Stalwart a villa stalwart