I don't get the Gidley hate. He is what every club, or group of blokes in general needs. Someone fearless who'll have a lash at women way out of his league but who will nonetheless provide that first hit up into a group of lasses so that the more talented members of the group can take advantage of opportunities that may present themselves.
He's also a great emotional support for his mates and will lend a shoulder to cry on at all hours of the nights, many players at Newcastle are aware that if they have a problem at 3am then they can ring Gids. We all need mates like that.
Should be the next immortal