19 Jun 2015 19:07:38
Just a quick update, Huddlestone has opted for surgery to fix an ankle problem that he had for much of the season.
It has been stated that he should be ready for the seasons opener.
They are saying that a move to villa now looks unlikely ???

1.) 19 Jun 2015
19 Jun 2015 19:42:44
Good - I don't think he's any better than Westwood so would be a pointless signing. He's also incredibly slow and rarely scores and we really need to add goals from midfield. I think I read somewhere the fee would be like 5 million too which is way, way too much.

2.) 19 Jun 2015
19 Jun 2015 20:11:01
A fit Gary Gardner would be better than both

3.) 20 Jun 2015
19 Jun 2015 22:09:55
everytime a midfielder is mentioned all anyone every says is "gardner will be better" or "how great he's going to be" but other than abit of championship footy or youth level has he ever been seen play at the level we need him at? would he really walk stright into a prem team?

4.) 20 Jun 2015
20 Jun 2015 08:50:48
Yes If Fit ,

5.) 20 Jun 2015
20 Jun 2015 10:10:08
huddlestone happy to stay at hull according to the reports tfft!!!

6.) 20 Jun 2015
20 Jun 2015 11:16:44
I have to say I share Strokes bemusement at the certainty people have over Gardner's ability. We haven't seen anywhere near enough of the lad in the prem to make such assertions, can we ?

7.) 20 Jun 2015
20 Jun 2015 11:42:37
Jack Wilshere. Jordan Henderson, both currant England players would disagree with you, both have said how good he is ,don't forget everyone gave Delph stick when coming back from injury, give Gardner a chance or would you rather spend £££ amount on Huddleson

8.) 20 Jun 2015
20 Jun 2015 12:39:15
What you seem to be saying is, and I apologise in advance for paraphrasing your comments, is " I don't know for certain myself that he is good enough for the team. But 2 of his mates say he is so that's good enough for me "
As for the comment about Huddlestone, I don't believe I mentioned him
As it happens, I would prefers we spent £££ amount on someone other than Huddlestone.
My point is not that I DON'T Gardner is good enough. It's that I don't know that he is good enough .And, that I don't know how anyone else can be so certain
that he is, yet.

9.) 20 Jun 2015
20 Jun 2015 13:13:28
Thought I'd chip in with my two pence worth. like it's been said we haven't seen enough of Gardner to say whether he would be a success or not. I would rather see us bring in a proven midfielder that will help us not be in situations like we have been and then introduce Gardner over the course of the season, similar to Grealish. And let's be honest, other players are hardly going to come and and say " oh yeah don't play him because he's shite" now are they?

10.) 20 Jun 2015
20 Jun 2015 13:14:29
You don't and I don't no, but give him a chance ,his reviews at forest were great, ok in the championship ,Delph lifted his game after injury I hope Gardner can, given the chance

11.) 20 Jun 2015
20 Jun 2015 15:23:46
Hi Villajk. You are right, we should give him a chance. Perhaps, play him in all the cup games ? As a start
What we can't do is take a risk with him in the league. He should only play there when it's clear he is good enough to displace those already there
I would love to see him break into a really strong Villa midfield. Not to be in the team because we've lowered the bar in terms of quality, such that an unproven,inexperienced kid, with a history of injuries is somehow seen as our saviour.
Let's buy some decent quality players in the middle of the side and see if he is good enough to make it into the first 11 on merit. I hope he is

12.) 20 Jun 2015
20 Jun 2015 15:35:41
Very articulate Mendax and your post re-iterates the fact that despite the need to bring our youth players through we still need a quality back bone to the team. cup games and other opportunities are the way forward for players like Gardner. As much as I would like to see him progress, I'm just not so sure about his potential. Does anyone else feel that our youth academy has gone off the boil a little bit?

13.) 20 Jun 2015
20 Jun 2015 15:46:07
hi I agree cheers Mendax