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title: "Gary Gardner back with a bang"
canonical: "https://readastonvilla.com/2015/10/09/gary-gardner-back-bang/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "James Clark"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2015-10-09T14:18:46Z"
modified: "2015-10-09T15:22:05Z"
---

# Gary Gardner back with a bang

[Gary Gardner has confirmed on his twitter yesterday that he back on the playing field](https://twitter.com/22Gards/status/652162013234204673).

> Was good to play 45 minutes today for the reserves and good to get a goal and a win ?⚽️ another step up ? [#avfc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/avfc?src=hash)
>
> — Gary Gardner (@22Gards) [October 8, 2015](https://twitter.com/22Gards/status/652162013234204673)

The midfielder scored and assisted one in a brief 45 minute stint on the pitch in a reserve game.

The Villa academy graduate suffered an ankle injury during pre-season that has seem him fall down the pecking order in midfield – but the midfielder is as determined as ever to break into the first team.

Gardner, 23 has had his issues with injuries throughout recent years, with a crucial ligament rupture being one of a few major set backs.

But the Birmingham-born midfielder is determined to hit the ground running after an impressive pre-season under Tim Sherwood – taking the competition that is provided now in midfield as a challenge going forward.

Gardner had two successful periods out on loan last season, scoring six times in 35 games while assisting once.

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