Gabby

[SoccerHQ]

Bizarrely they were showing TSM's season on the concourse before the game at Reading the other night (presumably to piss us off before the game) and although I can't remember how many goals he got or assists, he looked like if he got anywhere near that sort of fitness level he'd tear this league a new arsehole. He seemed to create a fair few for Bent.

He was probably our best outfield player up to xmas that season but contributed next to nothing in the second half especially when Bent got injured at Wigan.

I think that was the first warning signs then as the previous season in truth Houllier messed him around a bit and he started picking up injuries.

[PeterWithesShin]

He played well up to, and including, the Norwich game on Nov 5th that season, then pretty much nothing for the rest of the season apart from 1 goal at Bristol Rovers.

[el león Benidorm]

Gabby on the move? That is a joke right?

[LeeS]

Gabby on the move? That is a joke right?

Sofa to fridge and back to sofa again. Repeat.

[el león Benidorm]

Gabby on the move? That is a joke right?

Sofa to fridge and back to sofa again. Repeat.

Exactly the thoughts in my mind.

[TonyD]

Will he be on the bench?

[Diablo]

Will he be on the bench?

I don't think so (not 100% sure). From what I understand he's asked to go along to (give moral) support to the team. Think he's still quite a few weeks away despite his new and improved mark lll fitness campaign.

[PeterWithe]

We surely cant expect a bloke on 50 clap a week to be fit for a game half way through a season can we?

Bollocks to putting him on the bus, put him under it.

[berneboy]

He looks much leaner in the OS training photos.

Mind you Ayew is laughing so it may be an illusion - smoke and mirrors and all that.

[sickbeggar]

Shit, give me 3 months training and i'd be probably fit enough to run around for 90 minutes. He looked fit 2 months ago. Now i'm not suggesting for one moment we actually play the arse, but he's fast approaching a medical curiosity if he's still unfit, rather than just crap

[TonyD]

The whole regime has been rotten for years.  If  Bruce can make him fit then he could be a very useful addition to the squad.   It's only October, long long way to go yet.   Ace to see him score the winner.

[PeterWithe]

I'll go with unfit and crap.

[passitsideways]

Bizarrely they were showing TSM's season on the concourse before the game at Reading the other night (presumably to piss us off before the game) and although I can't remember how many goals he got or assists, he looked like if he got anywhere near that sort of fitness level he'd tear this league a new arsehole. He seemed to create a fair few for Bent.

He was probably our best outfield player up to xmas that season but contributed next to nothing in the second half especially when Bent got injured at Wigan.

I think that was the first warning signs then as the previous season in truth Houllier messed him around a bit and he started picking up injuries.

Pretty sure he picked up the injuries because he spent the entire summer (allegedly) "bulking up", except he did so by milkshakes rather than the weight room. Also, he was never one to lead the line and Young/Downing/Albrighton basically picked themselves as the three behind the striker through to the new year.

Really disappointing because that final season under O'Neill, I thought he was well on his way.

[villan from luton]

One of the best displays I saw from Gabby was when he led the line at Arsenal, think we won 2-0. He was superb that day

[ldavfc4eva]

The Times yesterday said he would travel with the squad, although may not have a place on the bench.

I think he is spent as wants getting rid of as soon as possible, but hey if a miracle did happen and he got fit and put some effort in we may have use for him when the African cup of nations starts.

Doubt he has the application though.