Source: SKY_Sports
Gardner will not give up
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Craig Gardner has vowed to keep on fighting as he looks to become a first-team regular at Aston Villa.[LNB] The England Under 21 international was linked with a move away from Villa Park during the transfer window, with Wolves and Birmingham touted as possible destinations.[LNB]However, deadline day has now passed and the midfielder remains part of Martin O'Neill's squad.[LNB]Gardner accepts that he faces stiff competition for places in the heart of Villa's side, but insists he will be doing all he can to force his way into contention.[LNB]"This is a massive season for me. I'm 22 now and I want to be involved in more games," he said.[LNB]"Last season I played in quite a few of the cup games but not as many Premier League matches as I would have liked.[LNB]"There is a lot of competition for places. My preferred position is central midfield and we have Stiliyan Petrov, Fabian Delph, Steve Sidwell and Nigel Reo-Coker.[LNB]"It is very hard to compete against players like that but I'm not the kind to roll over. I intend to keep fighting for a place. We will just have to see what happens.[LNB]"All I can do is keep working hard, try and impress the manager and hope I get picked. But it is good to be part of such a great set-up."[LNB]
