Ollie Watkins

[kippaxvilla2]

23 more goals to match that utter fraud Gabby as all time PL scorer.  So I think he will need to stay two more complete seasons to get there.  I hope he does.

[AV84]

23 more goals to match that utter fraud Gabby as all time PL scorer.  So I think he will need to stay two more complete seasons to get there.  I hope he does.

A couple of more goals this season and then a more consistent one next year and he'll do it, no problem.

[Footy-Vill]

Watkins has never scored in the Premier League against Manchester United.
However, he has been sent off against them in 20/21 (two yellows) at Villa Park.
His one and only goal came in the league cup away last season.

[LeeB]

Watkins has never scored in the Premier League against Manchester United.
However, he has been sent off against them in 20/21 (two yellows) at Villa Park.
His one and only goal came in the league cup away last season.

One of the most ridiculous decisions I've ever seen but probably the third worst in that match.

Only against them could your centre forward get sent off for being fouled by the kepper that was nowhere near the ball.

[Demitri_C]

Whats evident to me is that not having someone to keep ollie on his toes is a big issue as i felt ollie was dire today. His finishing was piss poor

[brontebilly]

Whats evident to me is that not having someone to keep ollie on his toes is a big issue as i felt ollie was dire today. His finishing was piss poor

His biggest error in game was being caught for their first goal. Yes he missed big chances but I thought he ran Varane ragged in general play.

[LeonW]

Ollie has had a good season. He contributes so much. But he’ll never be a striker that scores when he’s playing badly or knock one in out of nowhere. It’s just not in his game.

[DrGonzo]

He certainly wasn't "dire today".  We do, however, lack a 2nd option for when he isn't on his game or we need a different option in the box, that's certain.

[SoccerHQ]

The first half chance was tricky with Onana flying out at him.

One at start of second half...a elite CF simply has to score it. Good cross from Cash, he's got half a yard on the CB, on his stronger foot and central. Can't just be hitting it straight at Onana given he didn't have to move to stop it.

[Demitri_C]

He certainly wasn't "dire today".  We do, however, lack a 2nd option for when he isn't on his game or we need a different option in the box, that's certain.

He certainly was. His finishing was poor, wasnt holding the line up. Kept coming in deep and just was not putting enough pressure on their back four.

He is costing us with these misses. He needs real competition up top

[AGRIPPA]

He certainly wasn't "dire today".  We do, however, lack a 2nd option for when he isn't on his game or we need a different option in the box, that's certain.

He certainly was. His finishing was poor, wasnt holding the line up. Kept coming in deep and just was not putting enough pressure on their back four.

He is costing us with these misses. He needs real competition up top

Where do we find the £80 plus million to buy one?? Because that’s what it would cost to buy a better striker than him

[brontebilly]

The first half chance was tricky with Onana flying out at him.

One at start of second half...a elite CF simply has to score it. Good cross from Cash, he's got half a yard on the CB, on his stronger foot and central. Can't just be hitting it straight at Onana given he didn't have to move to stop it.

Haaland misses sitters too...Movement was excellent by Watkins as he beat Varane once again, Onana fortunate it was straight at him. It was just one of those days. Thought his miss in the first half was worse, give Onana credit but a little dink Dwight Yorke style would have finished it.

16 goals and 12 assists in all comps this year, 34 games.

[LeonW]

He certainly wasn't "dire today".  We do, however, lack a 2nd option for when he isn't on his game or we need a different option in the box, that's certain.

He certainly was. His finishing was poor, wasnt holding the line up. Kept coming in deep and just was not putting enough pressure on their back four.

He is costing us with these misses. He needs real competition up top

Where do we find the £80 plus million to buy one?? Because that’s what it would cost to buy a better striker than him

We need an alternative option. Awoniyi cost Forrest £17m. Schick cost Leverkusen approx £23m. Watkins has become a top class premier league player but he wasn’t when we bought him. The idea we can’t get another very good option who may end up just as good if not better is just nonsense and would be a bad reflection on our recruitment team.

[Demitri_C]

He certainly wasn't "dire today".  We do, however, lack a 2nd option for when he isn't on his game or we need a different option in the box, that's certain.

He certainly was. His finishing was poor, wasnt holding the line up. Kept coming in deep and just was not putting enough pressure on their back four.

He is costing us with these misses. He needs real competition up top

Where do we find the £80 plus million to buy one?? Because that’s what it would cost to buy a better striker than him

We need an alternative option. Awoniyi cost Forrest £17m. Schick cost Leverkusen approx £23m. Watkins has become a top class premier league player but he wasn’t when we bought him. The idea we can’t get another very good option who may end up just as good if not better is just nonsense and would be a bad reflection on our recruitment team.

I agree leon. The " we need to spend big" isnt necessarily true. I mean that pavlidis chap who plays for AZ looked real good against us and wont cost the world.

There is players out there that wont cost the  earth. We done it in the past with benteke.

It needs someone to push ollie so ehen he has poor games he knows his spot could be up for grabs. All the top sides have competition up top

[LeonW]

He certainly wasn't "dire today".  We do, however, lack a 2nd option for when he isn't on his game or we need a different option in the box, that's certain.

He certainly was. His finishing was poor, wasnt holding the line up. Kept coming in deep and just was not putting enough pressure on their back four.

He is costing us with these misses. He needs real competition up top

Where do we find the £80 plus million to buy one?? Because that’s what it would cost to buy a better striker than him

We need an alternative option. Awoniyi cost Forrest £17m. Schick cost Leverkusen approx £23m. Watkins has become a top class premier league player but he wasn’t when we bought him. The idea we can’t get another very good option who may end up just as good if not better is just nonsense and would be a bad reflection on our recruitment team.

I agree leon. The " we need to spend big" isnt necessarily true. I mean that pavlidis chap who plays for AZ looked real good against us and wont cost the world.

There is players out there that wont cost the  earth. We done it in the past with benteke.

It needs someone to push ollie so ehen he has poor games he knows his spot could be up for grabs. All the top sides have competition up top

Or even just a different type of option. We need more variety. I think we will bring someone in this summer. This is where Monchi will earn his money. It’s badly needed though.