Forgive and forget?

[Toronto Villa]

That's what I've been suggesting. There may well be a scenario that some or all of them are still at the club. And as much anger as we have at them it will counter productive to let that continue into the new season. And especially as it appears with the main protagonist Gabby, he has actually taken the off season very seriously and he appears to be in incredible shape. A supremely fit and motivated Gabby is an asset. Last years version clearly was a waste of fucking space.

[PeterWithesShin]

There's a difference between not booing a player that has been shit and taking the piss for years, let's call him Gabby, and forgiving the fat twat.

If Gabby plays for us again then I will support the shirt he wears and hope he has a great season as that is obviously beneficial to Villa. I will cheer if he scores, i'll still dislike him though.

[Toronto Villa]

That goes without saying. Gabby's a massive wanker for what he did. Ideally he'd have been fucked off with the others but realistically that might not happen. If he chooses the path of redemption which it looks like he might be then he should be applauded in that. It's hard to forgive or forget but I'll support him if he ends up help my club back to the PL.

[paul richard]

Gabby?  It's a no from me, whatever his weight.  Too much water under the bridge on this one.  Shedding a few pounds will not turn him in to the next Lionel Messi.  He might be a bit quicker, but he's still shit.  Get rid.

[Tayls_7]

That goes without saying. Gabby's a massive wanker for what he did. Ideally he'd have been fucked off with the others but realistically that might not happen. If he chooses the path of redemption which it looks like he might be then he should be applauded in that. It's hard to forgive or forget but I'll support him if he ends up help my club back to the PL.

That's a very considered, interesting point. Let's f##k the fat twat off asap.

[Toronto Villa]

That goes without saying. Gabby's a massive wanker for what he did. Ideally he'd have been fucked off with the others but realistically that might not happen. If he chooses the path of redemption which it looks like he might be then he should be applauded in that. It's hard to forgive or forget but I'll support him if he ends up help my club back to the PL.

That's a very considered, interesting point. Let's f##k the fat twat off asap.

If he was still fat I'd agree entirely.

[Tayls_7]

That goes without saying. Gabby's a massive wanker for what he did. Ideally he'd have been fucked off with the others but realistically that might not happen. If he chooses the path of redemption which it looks like he might be then he should be applauded in that. It's hard to forgive or forget but I'll support him if he ends up help my club back to the PL.

That's a very considered, interesting point. Let's f##k the fat twat off asap.

If he was still fat I'd agree entirely.

Irrelevant. Stable-horse-bolted.

[dave.woodhall]

Let's be honest. We win the first three games and all will be forgiven.

[KevinGage]

Keeping Gabby would just send out the wrong message.

Take a holiday for five years (which is essentially what he has done) fcuk about, make a fool of yourself, but if you show up for one pre season actually fit, it's all water under the bridge and you can coast for another few years. That's good enough for Aston Villa. We'll put up with any old shit. It's a mindset that needs to change.

I hope losing the weight gets him a move elsewhere, because on its own it isn't enough.

Being fit enough to do your job should be the bare minimum for just about every professional athlete. In and of itself it isn't worthy of praise or extra recognition.

[Goldie.7]

Scabby is doing what Scabby does best, worming his greasy looking face in with the the new guys. I'll give him his credit though, he plays the manipulation game well.

Does anyone seriously believe he's going to tear the Championship a new one and score the goals we need for our promotion push, seriously?

The guy needs to be paid off or sold for whatever bid any club is stupid enough to offer.

[Toronto Villa]

Let's be honest. We win the first three games and all will be forgiven.

'Twas ever thus

[auntiesledd]

Get rid of the lot of them. I'd be very pissed off if we give these twats a second chance after their attitude last season

Yay, yay, and thrice yay.

[OCD]

The past indiscretions of the likes of Gabby are unforgivable but if it's Gabby of old and he stays injury free, focussed and runs riot in the Championship then I would support him as he would finally be contributing again.

[Hookeysmith]

You know i would have been more lenient on Gabby's form of late if he was quoted or reported to have had a go at the other wankers because this is "our villa" and that they were letting us and the club down - like he knew what it meant to the fans etc

Considering he was the biggest villain in the piece tells you what you need to know

I do actually think a lean, fit and motivated Gabby could tear the championship a new one - its the personality i cannot stand

[chrisw1]

You know i would have been more lenient on Gabby's form of late if he was quoted or reported to have had a go at the other wankers because this is "our villa" and that they were letting us and the club down - like he knew what it meant to the fans etc

Considering he was the biggest villain in the piece tells you what you need to know

I do actually think a lean, fit and motivated Gabby could tear the championship a new one - its the personality i cannot stand

I don't think any of us are very fond of him right now.  But there's a divide between those who want him and the others out at all costs and those who are prepared to accept their re-integration if that is what the manager wants.  I fall into the latter camp.  Whilst I am skeptical about all of them, I think the manager is better placed to judge whether they can make a positive contribution than I am.  I agree with you that if Gabby could find form he could become a valuable asset.