Gabby

[aj2k77]

I hate that Agbonlahor is still playing for us, he's a disgrace and should have had his contract cancelled and paid off. I just try to ignore the waddling clown as best as possible.

I like Westwood as much as I'd like to live in a Russian gulag but he's always tried his best, just nowhere near good enough, shouldn't be getting booed the boy is just a cause of our years of not giving a shit.

[Chris Jameson]

If I could advise Ashley Westwood, it would be get fat, don't give a fuck for five years and you'll be welcomed back with open arms.

I'd give Hodge a more welcome reception than Agbonlahor, find it staggering he's welcomed back and Westwood is abused.

[ktvillan]

Even if he manages to rehabilitate himself, we may end up losing or failing to develop Green and RHM.   Both have the pace we need and probably could offer at least as much as an overweight over-the-hill ne'erdowell whose attitude has stunk the last year or two.  That said I'm trying to think if Bruce has ever been noted for bringing younger players through, and struggling to think of any examples.

[West Derby Villan]

I don't think I will ever forgive the twat for being pissed up in a hotel with a couple of girls while we were getting relegated. There was no excuse. To cheer this twat, who has had the decency to get fit to play for his 50k a week and boo Westwood, who was on the pitch shedding tears at the end is a fucking crime. I am no Westwood lover, but of all the things reading after the game today, that is just mental. I am with you adrenachrome.

I was all ready to vent my thoughts, then realised you'd said it all for me. I was fucking stunned yesterday, just at a time when things might be looking up.

I expected a mixed reception for Gabby. Nothing like that by me, 100% support, singing his name, lapping up every touch and movement towards the ball.

If I could advise Ashley Westwood, it would be get fat, don't give a fuck for five years and you'll be welcomed back with open arms.

This 110%

[oswald funkletrumpet]

Even if he manages to rehabilitate himself, we may end up losing or failing to develop Green and RHM.   Both have the pace we need and probably could offer at least as much as an overweight over-the-hill ne'erdowell whose attitude has stunk the last year or two.  That said I'm trying to think if Bruce has ever been noted for bringing younger players through, and struggling to think of any examples.

i thought exactly the same

i would even give the russian a start over mccormack who looks at least a stone overweight

[brontebilly]

not sure if its a good or bad thing really but Gabby has made an impact when he has come on last 2 games

Think Bruce is just being pragmatic giving Richards and Gabby a go, two highest earners at club and the players with the most experience.

Richards was diabolical v Wolves and has thankfully been injured since

Id expect a right back to come in for Jan so hopefully thats the last we will see of that charlatan

[adrenachrome]

Birmingham Mail

Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor reportedly loses cash in investment scam

Gabby is one of around 100 players, including Jimmy Bullard and Robbie Keane, who were among 300 victims of a Ponzi scheme set up by ex-player Michael McIndoe

ByPhil Cardy
23:07, 5 NOV 2016Updated10:09, 6 NOV 2016

Aston Villa's Gabby Agbonlahor is believed to be one of many top footballers who became the victims of an investment scam set-up by former Wolves player Michael McIndoe.

The investment scam in which footballers lost fortunes is claiming new victims as lawyers start clawing back any profits made.

A report in our sister title The Sunday People states that up to 100 players are among 300 victims who lost £30m after being lured into an investment scheme promising a huge 20 per cent-a-month return.

Phil Cardy writes that the scheme - set up by journeyman player Michael McIndoe - crashed amid huge debts, with individual losses ranging from a few thousand pounds to more than a million.

Fraud squad detectives conducting an ongoing investigation believe Scots-born McIndoe, 36, is now living in the south of France, where he still enjoys a lavish lifestyle.

McIndoe lured people in telling them he had a miracle scheme investing in gold, stocks and London property offering massive returns each month.

Initially the former midfielder, who had a 13-year playing career at cubs including Wolves, Coventry and MK Dons, made good on those promises paying early investors handsome dividends.

But it soon emerged McIndoe’s scam was a simple 'Ponzi' scheme, named after a swindler who made a fortune through fraud in America and Canada in the 1920s.

 Former Spurs striker Robbie Keane , Hull midfielder Jimmy Bullard and Aston Villa winger Gabby Agbonlahor are among those understood to have lost out.

But people lucky enough to join the scheme at the start DID make money – and it is these innocent investors who are now being pressured to hand back any dividends they were paid, the Sunday People can reveal.

Demand letters are being sent out by lawyers acting for creditors after McIndoe was made bankrupt with £3million debts. One former player is expected to be hit for a staggering £1.6million.

A source revealed: “They are being given just 14 days to return the money. People have already been stung by this scam and now even more are.”

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Oh dear. I hope Gabby doesn't ask back the £200k he gave to Acorns.

[saunders_heroes]

If I could advise Ashley Westwood, it would be get fat, don't give a fuck for five years and you'll be welcomed back with open arms.

I'd give Hodge a more welcome reception than Agbonlahor, find it staggering he's welcomed back and Westwood is abused.

Probably because Westwood has been utterly shite throughout his entire Villa career and Agbonlahor has scored more than 80 goals in a Villa shirt.

[Exeter 77]

I was talking to someone about Westwood yesterday. His view was Westwood isn't the player we signed because Lambert (along with Carsa and Culverhouse) coached his confidence and ability out of him.

[Des Little]

If I could advise Ashley Westwood, it would be get fat, don't give a fuck for five years and you'll be welcomed back with open arms.

I'd give Hodge a more welcome reception than Agbonlahor, find it staggering he's welcomed back and Westwood is abused.

Probably because Westwood has been utterly shite throughout his entire Villa career and Agbonlahor has scored more than 80 goals in a Villa shirt.

In how many games though? I'd argue that he's every bit as 'shite' as many are claiming Westwood is.  You're also choosing to ignore the fact that Agbonlahor is an utter, utter wanker. He's the sole aspect of the Bruce tenure that I'm not happy about.

[LukeJames]

If I could advise Ashley Westwood, it would be get fat, don't give a fuck for five years and you'll be welcomed back with open arms.

I'd give Hodge a more welcome reception than Agbonlahor, find it staggering he's welcomed back and Westwood is abused.

Probably because Westwood has been utterly shite throughout his entire Villa career and Agbonlahor has scored more than 80 goals in a Villa shirt.

73 in 11 seasons, under 7 a season, fucking marvelous stuff.

[Risso]

Birmingham Mail

Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor reportedly loses cash in investment scam

Gabby is one of around 100 players, including Jimmy Bullard and Robbie Keane, who were among 300 victims of a Ponzi scheme set up by ex-player Michael McIndoe

ByPhil Cardy
23:07, 5 NOV 2016Updated10:09, 6 NOV 2016

Aston Villa's Gabby Agbonlahor is believed to be one of many top footballers who became the victims of an investment scam set-up by former Wolves player Michael McIndoe.

The investment scam in which footballers lost fortunes is claiming new victims as lawyers start clawing back any profits made.

A report in our sister title The Sunday People states that up to 100 players are among 300 victims who lost £30m after being lured into an investment scheme promising a huge 20 per cent-a-month return.

Phil Cardy writes that the scheme - set up by journeyman player Michael McIndoe - crashed amid huge debts, with individual losses ranging from a few thousand pounds to more than a million.

Fraud squad detectives conducting an ongoing investigation believe Scots-born McIndoe, 36, is now living in the south of France, where he still enjoys a lavish lifestyle.

McIndoe lured people in telling them he had a miracle scheme investing in gold, stocks and London property offering massive returns each month.

Initially the former midfielder, who had a 13-year playing career at cubs including Wolves, Coventry and MK Dons, made good on those promises paying early investors handsome dividends.

But it soon emerged McIndoe’s scam was a simple 'Ponzi' scheme, named after a swindler who made a fortune through fraud in America and Canada in the 1920s.

 Former Spurs striker Robbie Keane , Hull midfielder Jimmy Bullard and Aston Villa winger Gabby Agbonlahor are among those understood to have lost out.

But people lucky enough to join the scheme at the start DID make money – and it is these innocent investors who are now being pressured to hand back any dividends they were paid, the Sunday People can reveal.

Demand letters are being sent out by lawyers acting for creditors after McIndoe was made bankrupt with £3million debts. One former player is expected to be hit for a staggering £1.6million.

A source revealed: “They are being given just 14 days to return the money. People have already been stung by this scam and now even more are.”

Proof that footballers are thick as pig shit. 20% returns a month indeed.

[PeterWithesShin]

Gabby scored against da Blooze innit. So I luv him. Haterz gunna hate da skillz.

Westwood neva scored against da Blooze, hez shit innit.

[saunders_heroes]

If I could advise Ashley Westwood, it would be get fat, don't give a fuck for five years and you'll be welcomed back with open arms.

I'd give Hodge a more welcome reception than Agbonlahor, find it staggering he's welcomed back and Westwood is abused.

Probably because Westwood has been utterly shite throughout his entire Villa career and Agbonlahor has scored more than 80 goals in a Villa shirt.

In how many games though? I'd argue that he's every bit as 'shite' as many are claiming Westwood is.  You're also choosing to ignore the fact that Agbonlahor is an utter, utter wanker. He's the sole aspect of the Bruce tenure that I'm not happy about.

I'm not disputing Agbonlahor has been shite, but he hasn't always been shite which is exactly what Westwood has been. 80+ goals should never be dismissed either. That's the big difference between those two players.