Gabby

[Chris Jameson]

Sorry Agbonlahor, I truly respect you.

[Pete3206]

Footyskillz, Gabby is a grown man and therefore resposible for his actions. He's acted like a immature, petulant, prick and deserves a fair amount of the stick he's had. That said, Steve Bruce sees a use for him and has decided to make him earn his generous salary. Good for him if it works out.

I agree with you that some of the stuff has been over the top, but this is the internet. Don't take it too seriously or to heart.

[adrenachrome]

Even though we are entitled to an opinion there are posters on here who have made comments which are un pc and dated and perhaps even offensive if actually spoken to the player , manager or fans they are people too. As well as many many comments on ladies which are primative . Comments made by anyone can be downright rude and narrow minded. Getting ourselves in order first as people and football followers is most important.  That means respecting our own players lescott agbonlahor and Westwood or ex managers like lambert sherwood o neill mcleish and owners ellis and learner . If we are name calling  and judging players , women and president elect trump and expressing , or selectively challenged believes,  then really should we not at least look at our own behaviours.  Even if we are not running for presidency of United states we should be president to our own lives and be responsible. 

I've heard alot of comments on trump and heard alot too what he had to say people are no better in their remarks about him and their supporters  that trump was in his comments.

Similarly alot of negative comments on gabby are mean distasteful and unfair. If people thibk it's easy being a footballer or being any thing well it's not the case.

I think himself has been badly advised and actually the football club need to take a responsibility.  He represents the club is a product of tbe football club . Where was the nurturing from the club over the  years to aid his development.  We can't point the blame at agbonlahor solely.  The system itself has let him down.  Bruce has a son in football and this sort of man can also help give gabby the love to develop and finally blossom.
There is a heck amount of pressure on agbonlahor available and always has been. He's had to cope by making lifestyle choices not always best suited to his career. However the club are responsible and I hope he can now mature into a cultured player as well.
He's clearly liked by fellow team mates and professionals and made friends within the game however he needs to be given focus.

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[brontebilly]

Even though we are entitled to an opinion there are posters on here who have made comments which are un pc and dated and perhaps even offensive if actually spoken to the player , manager or fans they are people too. As well as many many comments on ladies which are primative . Comments made by anyone can be downright rude and narrow minded. Getting ourselves in order first as people and football followers is most important.  That means respecting our own players lescott agbonlahor and Westwood or ex managers like lambert sherwood o neill mcleish and owners ellis and learner . If we are name calling  and judging players , women and president elect trump and expressing , or selectively challenged believes,  then really should we not at least look at our own behaviours.  Even if we are not running for presidency of United states we should be president to our own lives and be responsible. 

I've heard alot of comments on trump and heard alot too what he had to say people are no better in their remarks about him and their supporters  that trump was in his comments.

Similarly alot of negative comments on gabby are mean distasteful and unfair. If people thibk it's easy being a footballer or being any thing well it's not the case.

I think himself has been badly advised and actually the football club need to take a responsibility.  He represents the club is a product of tbe football club . Where was the nurturing from the club over the  years to aid his development.  We can't point the blame at agbonlahor solely.  The system itself has let him down.  Bruce has a son in football and this sort of man can also help give gabby the love to develop and finally blossom.
There is a heck amount of pressure on agbonlahor available and always has been. He's had to cope by making lifestyle choices not always best suited to his career. However the club are responsible and I hope he can now mature into a cultured player as well.
He's clearly liked by fellow team mates and professionals and made friends within the game however he needs to be given focus.

He had two former professionals, Neville and Lampard, take the piss out of his "performance" at Spurs last year. Bruce might find a use for him but unless the photos were doctored, he has retreated back from a fit state to fat as fuck in a matter of months. I'd like to think once we does fuck up once more, and he will, that he is paid off to leave once and for all.

Sad as he is one of the clubs biggest academy success stories but he has noone to blame but himself.

[oswald funkletrumpet]

Even though we are entitled to an opinion there are posters on here who have made comments which are un pc and dated and perhaps even offensive if actually spoken to the player , manager or fans they are people too. As well as many many comments on ladies which are primative . Comments made by anyone can be downright rude and narrow minded. Getting ourselves in order first as people and football followers is most important.  That means respecting our own players lescott agbonlahor and Westwood or ex managers like lambert sherwood o neill mcleish and owners ellis and learner . If we are name calling  and judging players , women and president elect trump and expressing , or selectively challenged believes,  then really should we not at least look at our own behaviours.  Even if we are not running for presidency of United states we should be president to our own lives and be responsible. 

I've heard alot of comments on trump and heard alot too what he had to say people are no better in their remarks about him and their supporters  that trump was in his comments.

Similarly alot of negative comments on gabby are mean distasteful and unfair. If people thibk it's easy being a footballer or being any thing well it's not the case.

I think himself has been badly advised and actually the football club need to take a responsibility.  He represents the club is a product of tbe football club . Where was the nurturing from the club over the  years to aid his development.  We can't point the blame at agbonlahor solely.  The system itself has let him down.  Bruce has a son in football and this sort of man can also help give gabby the love to develop and finally blossom.
There is a heck amount of pressure on agbonlahor available and always has been. He's had to cope by making lifestyle choices not always best suited to his career. However the club are responsible and I hope he can now mature into a cultured player as well.
He's clearly liked by fellow team mates and professionals and made friends within the game however he needs to be given focus.

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[old man villa fan]

I think himself has been badly advised and actually the football club need to take a responsibility.  He represents the club is a product of tbe football club . Where was the nurturing from the club over the  years to aid his development.  We can't point the blame at agbonlahor solely.  The system itself has let him down.  ...............
There is a heck amount of pressure on agbonlahor available and always has been. He's had to cope by making lifestyle choices not always best suited to his career. However the club are responsible and I hope he can now mature into a cultured player as well.

The day players started taking on agents to represent them was the day responsibility switched from the club to the player.

If you can't see that players have a duty to be professional in their approach to the game in return for their vast wages, the more players will play on the sympathies of the fans.

[eamonn]

C'mon skillz, surely your time on H&V has made you lose some wide-eyed wonder. Unfortunately Gene Wilder is right, Gabby has taken advantage of us for quite some time now.

[cdward]

If people thibk it's easy being a footballer or being any thing well it's not the case.

I think himself has been badly advised and actually the football club need to take a responsibility.  .... . Where was the nurturing from the club over the  years to aid his development.  We can't point the blame at agbonlahor solely.  The system itself has let him down.  Bruce has a son in football and this sort of man can also help give gabby the love to develop and finally blossom.
There is a heck amount of pressure on agbonlahor available and always has been. He's had to cope by making lifestyle choices not always best suited to his career. However the club are responsible and I hope he can now mature into a cultured player as well.
 

What a load of tripe. So it's everyone else's fault but his, and the solution is for Alex Bruce to show him some man love. This is gold.
Footyskillz is in fact Agbonlahor.

[Goldie.7]

He's had to cope by making lifestyle choices not always best suited to his career. However the club are responsible.

Poor guy went from Erdington to Little Aston. I feel for him... how has he ever coped. being on £3m-a-year for doing very little and having a close relationship with his pops (who is no thicko) who he can seek advice from. It's not the clubs fault if he acts like a tit.

The day this clown is out the the club the better, who knows we might actually win something with him gone.

[Chris Jameson]

However the club are responsible and I hope he can now mature into a cultured player as well.

Just read this again. How the flipping profanities are the club responsible for his appalling attitude and behaviour? He's a 30 year old 'professional' sportsman. He's our Farage.

[Risso]

However the club are responsible and I hope he can now mature into a cultured player as well.

Just read this again. How the flipping profanities are the club responsible for his appalling attitude and behaviour? He's a 30 year old 'professional' sportsman. He's our Farage.

You could almost excuse it if Agbonlahor had been treated badly and frozen out like the original Bomb Squad, but his descent has been entirely self inflicted.

[KevinGage]

No, I think Footyskillzzz is right.

If we're invoking the spirit of a Trip to Trumptown for the World (how bad can it be, right?) I'd be fully in favour of giving Gabby another four year contract, taking him up to 2020.  It really would be impressive to see a footballer bluff it and phone in performances for a whole decade -which should now be the aim. Why not.

 Plenty of time for us to ruminate on how we have wronged him too.

[Mossie Hennebry]

"Finally blossom", you say Footyskillz? The 30 year old, England international? Finally blossom?

He's surplus to requirements, I'm afraid. His rate is about 1 goal every 4 games and he is not getting game time, so it is going to be difficult for him to get up to speed. Give him another chance, by all means, but I can't see anything coming from it. I would prefer to see the young lads get a chance. Look to the future, and all that.

[Percy McCarthy]

All the responses to footyskillz' opus almost make me want to read it.

But not quite.

[eamonn]

All the responses to footyskillz' opus almost make me want to read it.

But not quite.

He's taken over your mantle as Gabby-champion