Ollie Watkins

[Smithy]

The suggestion on the Brentford site was that the comments were about his mother which I guess he thought was unnecessary (don't worry my pearls are nowhere near)

It's strange, because footballers must hear all sorts, including about loved ones, all the time.  I distinctly remember hearing an almost entire Chelsea stadium singing to Beckham asking if his missus takes it up the arse.

It's out of character for Ollie, so it must have been bad, but short of theats of violence against his family type stuff, I really don't see how it's a police matter?  It's certainly put a target on his back for every stadium he visits from here on in.  I imagine the fans at Old Trafford will be hoping to get particularly creative ahead of our visit there.

[Somniloquism]

Well if he scores each time to shut the fans up, then let them do it.

[paul_e]

The suggestion on the Brentford site was that the comments were about his mother which I guess he thought was unnecessary (don't worry my pearls are nowhere near)

It's strange, because footballers must hear all sorts, including about loved ones, all the time.  I distinctly remember hearing an almost entire Chelsea stadium singing to Beckham asking if his missus takes it up the arse.

It's out of character for Ollie, so it must have been bad, but short of theats of violence against his family type stuff, I really don't see how it's a police matter?  It's certainly put a target on his back for every stadium he visits from here on in.  I imagine the fans at Old Trafford will be hoping to get particularly creative ahead of our visit there.

I suspect it's upset him here because since he left he's been nothing but respectful to them and saw himself on friendly terms with the club. That isn't the case at anywhere else he's going to play so I doubt it'll happen again.

[PeterWithesShin]

20 league games, 17 goals/assists.

[pablo_picasso]

8 assists.

He is having a great season so far...

[Olof's Beard]

Most assists in the league too and today's were both excellent. He got his head up and made the right choice.

I am sure he is disappointed that he has been stuck on 9 league goals for three games. But his all round contribution has been brilliant.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Ollie Watkins has been our top league scorer for last three seasons in a row.

A feat equalled only by Benteke, Carew, Yorke, Saunders, Hateley, Hitchens, Dixon, Ford, Broome.

Only Hampton (6 seasons before WW1) and Devey (4 seasons in the 1890s) are better.



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[paul_e]

Most assists in the league too and today's were both excellent. He got his head up and made the right choice.

I am sure he is disappointed that he has been stuck on 9 league goals for three games. But his all round contribution has been brilliant.

The run for the diaby goal was perfection, tore them apart and meant he had all the time in the world to pick out the pass for a tap in. Exceptional goal.

[DrGonzo]

Is that the first entirely positive player review from Emery on a player?  There was no "He could keep working harder/being more involved in the final...." chat.  Purely "His attitude...his work rate...his goals...his assists...perfect..." (misquote).  He is.  Not the greatest finisher but what a team player.  Football could do with more of these!

[adrenachrome]

Most assists in the league too and today's were both excellent. He got his head up and made the right choice.

I am sure he is disappointed that he has been stuck on 9 league goals for three games. But his all round contribution has been brilliant.

He's good. The real deal.

Dean Smith was the co-commentator on R5 Live today, and he gave some great insights into Ollie's development. 

[rooboy316]

Most assists in the league too and today's were both excellent. He got his head up and made the right choice.

I am sure he is disappointed that he has been stuck on 9 league goals for three games. But his all round contribution has been brilliant.

He's good. The real deal.

Dean Smith was the co-commentator on R5 Live today, and he gave some great insights into Ollie's development. 

Curious to know more about what he said?

[Dante Lavelli]

Stan Collymore generally talked bollocks on my stream but he did take time say what a great guy Smith is when they showed him on the coverage.

The fact that he’s getting work and recognition from our up tick in form is pleasing to see and justified (it’s still his spine of the team).

Largely thanks to Emery his reputation is being rebuilt and he should land a decent job soon if he wants one.

[Toronto Villa]

Stan Collymore generally talked bollocks on my stream but he did take time say what a great guy Smith is when they showed him on the coverage.

The fact that he’s getting work and recognition from our up tick in form is pleasing to see and justified (it’s still his spine of the team).

Largely thanks to Emery his reputation is being rebuilt and he should land a decent job soon if he wants one.

He is the new manager of Charlotte FC in MLS

[darren woolley]

He's got 8 assists and 9 goals this season that's brilliant well done Ollie.

[pablo_picasso]

Watkins goals this season...

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