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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #750 on: January 22, 2021, 12:02:21 PM »
There were a few occaisions where he made the wrong runs when we had an attacking advantage in player numbers.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #751 on: January 22, 2021, 01:11:31 PM »
He was mentioned by Pep G. So he’s getting recognition from opposing managers as to what qualities he brings to the team.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #752 on: January 22, 2021, 02:32:51 PM »
He was mentioned by Pep G. So he’s getting recognition from opposing managers as to what qualities he brings to the team.

What was said WV?

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #753 on: January 24, 2021, 07:40:53 AM »
I'm putting it out there.  He's a very good player and works very very hard. But how long until we get concerned by his lack of goals?

You’re all welcome.  Now for my next comment.  Dean Smith - is anybody else concerned his not won us the title?

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #754 on: January 24, 2021, 08:21:05 AM »
AqqqI liked that he attacked the q6 yard box, I do not like him dropping deep to be involved in play.
He is a great talent and has bags of potential.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #755 on: January 24, 2021, 10:34:25 AM »
He was mentioned by Pep G. So he’s getting recognition from opposing managers as to what qualities he brings to the team.

What was said WV?
Sorry been away. Pep was pretty complimentary about all the forward power but commented particularly on Watkins strength and hold up play.

Offline colin69

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #756 on: January 24, 2021, 10:47:03 AM »
As Jamie Carragher said a number of times last night it’s not all about goals as his all round play is excellent. Deano knew exactly what he was getting, as he did with Ezri and just look at how he is flourishing.
I look forward to many seasons of goals from Ollie.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #757 on: January 24, 2021, 10:52:25 AM »
He's such a down to earth lad too.  Very humble, speaks well when interviewed.  England squad beckons.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #758 on: January 24, 2021, 11:08:17 AM »
He's such a down to earth lad too.  Very humble, speaks well when interviewed.  England squad beckons.

I think he's been a little bit too 'nice' at times this season, almost like he can't quite believe he belongs at this level. Which he absolutey does, he's got all the talent and work rate in the world. I think he just needs to add a bit more of a ruthless streak. Hand out a bollocking or two if another forward doesn't play him in etc.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #759 on: January 24, 2021, 11:12:47 AM »
He was trying to point out something to El Ghazi as they both left the pitch. Looked like he was telling him to play him in, perhaps referring to Trez's late effort.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #760 on: January 24, 2021, 11:21:30 AM »
He was trying to point out something to El Ghazi as they both left the pitch. Looked like he was telling him to play him in, perhaps referring to Trez's late effort.
yes he was. I dont think elghazi was too impressed.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #761 on: January 24, 2021, 11:24:50 AM »
His finish for the offside goal was excellent.

He's very Vardy like in my opinion. He plays off the shoulder and for 90 minutes he runs the centre halves and the full backs. Down the channels, left or right, through the middle, he is a non-stop nuisance.

Vardy is obviously become very prolific, but the man has more devilment than Ollie. If he can add that to his game, then he will improve further.

The worry is, he is so crucial to how we play, that we need somebody as dogged as him as back up. Yes goals count and 7 in 17 is good and puts him on 15 for the season, but the effect his running has cannot be ignored.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #762 on: January 24, 2021, 11:38:17 AM »
His finish for the offside goal was excellent.

I just came on here to say the same. I was wanting him to play it across the box but smashed it low with his weeker foot right into the corner. Great finish.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #763 on: January 24, 2021, 11:53:22 AM »
His finish for the offside goal was excellent.

I just came on here to say the same. I was wanting him to play it across the box but smashed it low with his weeker foot right into the corner. Great finish.

Not just the strike, the half yard he made to get it away was top drawer too.

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Re: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa & England)
« Reply #764 on: January 24, 2021, 12:40:08 PM »
He's such a down to earth lad too.  Very humble, speaks well when interviewed.  England squad beckons.

I think he's been a little bit too 'nice' at times this season, almost like he can't quite believe he belongs at this level. Which he absolutey does, he's got all the talent and work rate in the world. I think he just needs to add a bit more of a ruthless streak. Hand out a bollocking or two if another forward doesn't play him in etc.

Hopefully that ruthlessness will come as he plays more games and scores many more goals 🙂

 


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