Emery obviously realises his strengths and we are set out to maximise them. Having Diaby next to him gives defenders somebody else to worry about. It's potentially a fantastic partnership. Andy Gray was never a technical player but alongside Brian Little scored for fun because we played to his strengths. First time round Gray scored 54 goals in 113 appearances whilst Sir Brian got 40 during the same period. Together they were the best Villa partnership of my Villa days. In Watkins and Diaby were have the potential to have the third best - after Gray/Little and Withe/Shaw.
As an aside Doug is now 20th on the list.
Quote from: RamboandBruno on October 22, 2023, 09:02:47 PMQuote from: Rudy Can't Fail on October 22, 2023, 07:31:39 PMQuote from: danno on October 22, 2023, 07:26:54 PMSome finish for his goal today and at a crucial stage in the game.Indeed or put another way, who on here thought he was going to thunderfuck the ball on the near post for his goal? I know for a fact I didn't. He's far from a top footballer but give him a ball to chase and there's few better.He’s the main striker for a team challenging for the top four in one of the top league in the world, his goals and assists are behind only Salah and Haaland, considered two of the best players in the world. Ollie Watkins is a top footballer and not just a ball chaser. What I meant was technically he's not a top player, it's still his biggest weakness though it is showing some signs of improving. Give him a ball to chase like McGinn did yesterday, a beautiful though ball and Watkins thrives on it. It's playing to his strengths, his speed, running with the ball on goal and his determination to have a shot, there are few better. Emery obviously realises his strengths and we are set out to maximise them. Having Diaby next to him gives defenders somebody else to worry about. It's potentially a fantastic partnership. Andy Gray was never a technical player but alongside Brian Little scored for fun because we played to his strengths. First time round Gray scored 54 goals in 113 appearances whilst Sir Brian got 40 during the same period. Together they were the best Villa partnership of my Villa days. In Watkins and Diaby were have the potential to have the third best - after Gray/Little and Withe/Shaw.
Quote from: Rudy Can't Fail on October 22, 2023, 07:31:39 PMQuote from: danno on October 22, 2023, 07:26:54 PMSome finish for his goal today and at a crucial stage in the game.Indeed or put another way, who on here thought he was going to thunderfuck the ball on the near post for his goal? I know for a fact I didn't. He's far from a top footballer but give him a ball to chase and there's few better.He’s the main striker for a team challenging for the top four in one of the top league in the world, his goals and assists are behind only Salah and Haaland, considered two of the best players in the world. Ollie Watkins is a top footballer and not just a ball chaser.
Quote from: danno on October 22, 2023, 07:26:54 PMSome finish for his goal today and at a crucial stage in the game.Indeed or put another way, who on here thought he was going to thunderfuck the ball on the near post for his goal? I know for a fact I didn't. He's far from a top footballer but give him a ball to chase and there's few better.
Some finish for his goal today and at a crucial stage in the game.
Yeah, especially when you consider the talents of your Rudy Gestedes, your Scott Sinclairs and your Ashley Westwoods.
Quote from: LeeB on October 23, 2023, 07:45:39 PMYeah, especially when you consider the talents of your Rudy Gestedes, your Scott Sinclairs and your Ashley Westwoods.Eh? They can't hold a candle to Jordan Bowerys, Michael Bouldings and Nicklas Heleniuses....
As good a place as anywhere to put this.https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12991466/top-class-ollie-watkins-reflects-on-villa-legend-tony-daley
Quote from: maidstonevillain on October 24, 2023, 10:44:15 AMAs good a place as anywhere to put this.https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12991466/top-class-ollie-watkins-reflects-on-villa-legend-tony-daleyDaley is still one of my favourite Villans of all time... I was gutted when we sold him to Wolves...
Quote from: rob_bridge on October 23, 2023, 02:13:59 PMCalvert-Lewin when fit is Kane understudy. Watkins probably next now.Nah Wilson* would be my pick for direct understudy as his finishing is better then Watkins. Watkins brings more to the play though but probably needs to ensure the midfielders are on the same wavelength (Grealish used to be). And obviously someone would need to be picked to take the Pens in Kane's absence. *However he is as injury prone as Calvert-Lewin.
Calvert-Lewin when fit is Kane understudy. Watkins probably next now.
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