Gabby eyes Villa stay

28 August 2010 13:30
Gabriel Agbonlahor has given Aston Villa a massive boost by declaring he wants to remain with the midlands club for the rest of his career. Villa Academy product Agbonlahor is the club's longest-serving first-team player even though he is just 23. And the England striker and local-born player has spelt out his willingness to stay at Villa on a long-term basis. Agbonlahor said: "I saw in the programme stats the other day that I'm the longest-serving player. "I think I am one of the senior statesmen! I might bring that up with some of the lads. "But I'm a local lad and you look at people like Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. 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. I'm just enjoying my football here and hopefully it continues."

Source: PA