Ollie Watkins

[Toronto Villa]

Southgate spent the game working out how he keeps him out of the next squad. And I’m sure he didn’t even notice Konsa.

It wouldn't surprise me if Portugal don't make the decision for Southgate. A chance for him to play for a top footballing national side.

That would be fucking ace if he did that.

[supertom]

For what he offers he is irreplaceable. I hope it puts to bed any notions we need to find that mythical 'upgrade' because there are maybe a dozen sure bets, none of whom we could afford or would come here. Buying strikers is probably the biggest gamble you take in football. 50 goals in 3 seasons and 7 games and he gets assists too. His runs often make space for others to score even when he's not directly touching the ball in a move. He's a gold dust player.

Ollie is class. Let's be way better in the cups so we've got trophies to play for still when the Jan window rolls around and get that contract sorted asap.

[AV84]

Southgate spent the game working out how he keeps him out of the next squad. And I’m sure he didn’t even notice Konsa.

It wouldn't surprise me if Portugal don't make the decision for Southgate. A chance for him to play for a top footballing national side.

Edit - never mind, stupid question

[PeterWithesShin]

As the other games kick off, so he's 1 played 1 games more, only Haaland has more PL goal contributions this season than Ollie's 7. Salah also has 7.

[supertom]

As the other games kick off, so he's 1 played 1 games more, only Haaland has more PL goal contributions this season than Ollie's 7. Salah also has 7.

Yep. Even in the first five games he wasn't playing badly. He was still working his bollocks off as normal, getting chances. His worst performance of the season was probably Chelsea, and he got the goal.

So basically, if people still want us to upgrade on Ollie, we're looking at Haaland, Salah, and maybe Son (I'd prefer Ollie)? Kylian Mbappe? Always a gamble buying from the French league mind you. :p

[Dave]

Southgate spent the game working out how he keeps him out of the next squad. And I’m sure he didn’t even notice Konsa.

It wouldn't surprise me if Portugal don't make the decision for Southgate. A chance for him to play for a top footballing national side.

That would be fucking ace if he did that.

Considering how good their midfield and attack are, Konsa and Ruben Dias would be a pretty impressive defence to add to that.

[pablo_picasso]

Why do you have to ruin my buzz by mentioning that horse faced bellend Southgate? 😂

[rob_bridge]

I don’t get why so many people have so many downers on Watkins.

He works tirelessly for the team scores by any measure a decent number as well as assisting more than most.

We know he can fluff his line and his first touch ain’t great but jeeps getting a 15 goal a season striker Costa best part of 100m nowadays

[Eckybloke]

Listened to his interview after the game. Am I reading too much into the contract question where he didn’t seem willing to really engage about it?

[PeterWithesShin]

https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1708113843900006586

[Smirker]

Listened to his interview after the game. Am I reading too much into the contract question where he didn’t seem willing to really engage about it?

Yes.

[Eckybloke]

Good!

[OCD]

He may have only broken his league duck for this season last week but look how full of goals that we as a side are. We've played 7, 2 of which were 5-1 and 3-0 defeats. Yet we have a +7 goal difference after 7 games and 2 heavy defeats.

Ramsey and Moreno coming back will only add to our goalscoring threat. Zaniolo and Diaby are still adjusting to the league. We're only going to get sharper.

[itmustbe_it is!]

Loved him watching his hat trick goal replay  on the big screen !

[Olneythelonely]

I very much enjoy him continuously making some people look a bit silly