Ollie Watkins

[Clampy]

When interviewed McGinn said that he was really hurting after those misses but knows that he will bounce back.
I am sure that once the first one goes in (which i think will be this Saturday) then he will be back to normal

His normal isn't exactly a ringing endorsement.

Is 19 goals from open play and 13 assists not decent? Tough crowd.

[Russ aka Big Nose]

Clearly Watkins wasn't at his best on Saturday and had either chance been taken, a different result was certainly possible, if not a probable.

There's no excuse for the first one - not tiredness or a lack of match practice. He simply failed to sort his feet out and get a clean connection. It happens to the best.

Though I'm baffled by the criticism over the second chance. When Onana strikes the ball and it is almost immediately deflected, there are five Arsenal defenders closer to the goal than Watkins, and several other Villa players besides.

It's Watkins who first anticipates and then moves to reach the ball before any defender reacts. Only Bailey is remotely on the same wavelength and 'follows in'.

He's an outstanding player and has shown that he works hard to improve his game. I expect him to get better and make another great contribution this season (if he stays injury-free). UTV

[Toronto Villa]

Here’s what I know about Ollie. As much it could be argued he cost us at least a point at the weekend, he will win us many, many more points over the season. He looks a little off. I’m backing him to score at Leicester and go on a little run propelling us to the top 4 by the end of October given our fixtures.

[PaulWinch again]

When interviewed McGinn said that he was really hurting after those misses but knows that he will bounce back.
I am sure that once the first one goes in (which i think will be this Saturday) then he will be back to normal

His normal isn't exactly a ringing endorsement.

Wow.

[edgysatsuma89]

When interviewed McGinn said that he was really hurting after those misses but knows that he will bounce back.
I am sure that once the first one goes in (which i think will be this Saturday) then he will be back to normal

His normal isn't exactly a ringing endorsement.

Wow.

SE burner account.

[Goldie.7]

He's on one of his drought runs he goes on but this time he doesn't look fit. He got an assist today though which was by pure fluke having watched it back several times.

[Somniloquism]

Didn't think he had even touched it.

[PaulWinch again]

He’ll be fine - obviously. He’s just struggling at the moment.

[Demitri_C]

He's on one of his drought runs he goes on but this time he doesn't look fit. He got an assist today though which was by pure fluke having watched it back several times.

I think he has just been shit tbh. I dont think its all fitness.  Duran is breathing down his neck so he needs to step up quickly or he will find himself on the bench. Good to have this. Healthy competition

[PaulWinch again]

Well yeah but you don’t know that. He’s very obviously short a gallop, that might not be injury related but there’s definitely a match fitness aspect playing a part.

[Accent Guy]

Ollie will be fine. He just needs as much game time as possible after mising pre-season.

He is far and away our best striker and I fully expect him to start against Everton.

[Bad English]

Hasn't scored since April in the PL. It would be sound if he sorted it out sooner rather than later.

[brontebilly]

That effort for his second chance today was really poor. just didnt catch a clean shot at it at all. Made a hero out of the keeper.

[PaulWinch again]

That effort for his second chance today was really poor. just didnt catch a clean shot at it at all. Made a hero out of the keeper.

He was shoved in the back.

[maidstonevillain]

That effort for his second chance today was really poor. just didnt catch a clean shot at it at all. Made a hero out of the keeper.

Just as he did last week.