Source: Team_Talk
Agbonlahor targets long stay at Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor has revealed his long-term commitment to Aston Villa insisting he has no reason to "ever leave" the club.[LNB] Agbonlahor is the club's longest-serving first- team player even though he is just 23.[LNB]And the England striker and local-born player has spelt out his willingness to stay at the club on a long-term basis.[LNB]Agbonlahor said: "I saw in the programme stats the other day that I'm the longest-serving player.[LNB]"I think I am one of the senior statesmen! I might bring that up with some of the lads.[LNB]"But I'm a local lad and you look at people like Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.[LNB]"They don't want to leave their clubs - and it's the same with me. Being from the area, I've got no reason to ever leave.[LNB]"I'm just enjoying my football here and hopefully it continues."[LNB]Agbonlahor was Villa's second-highest scorer with 16 goals last season.[LNB]He missed the first three games of the current campaign with injury before returning and scoring in the Europa League clash with Rapid Vienna on Thursday.[LNB]Agbonlahor was substituted with a tight calf but is expected to be fit to face Everton at Villa Park on Sunday.
