Quote from: LeeB on September 16, 2024, 10:11:41 AMQuote from: Mister E on September 16, 2024, 10:08:16 AMQuote from: chrisw1 on September 16, 2024, 09:43:29 AMAs for Duran, I've said before he is almost the perfect player to bring on against a tiring defence. I know he wants to start, but his impact coming on for the last 30 mins is unbelievable. I still think Watkins is the better fit as our starting No 9, but I desperately hope we can keep Duran.Yes, this is where my head currently is. I noticed on Saturday that he was running around at 100mph, chasing the ball-carrier from the back; something he wasn't so keen on doing.Also, with the goals he's scoring this season, opponents are going to be well-sighted on the danger he poses: I think we'll find him getting a much tougher time on the pitch; which will test his temperament.Yes, there will be more attention but on the flipside he's now created an aura where the opposition are not safe from anywhere on the pitch once he enters. He'll create spaces and panic by his very presence.Fantastic isn't it?
Quote from: Mister E on September 16, 2024, 10:08:16 AMQuote from: chrisw1 on September 16, 2024, 09:43:29 AMAs for Duran, I've said before he is almost the perfect player to bring on against a tiring defence. I know he wants to start, but his impact coming on for the last 30 mins is unbelievable. I still think Watkins is the better fit as our starting No 9, but I desperately hope we can keep Duran.Yes, this is where my head currently is. I noticed on Saturday that he was running around at 100mph, chasing the ball-carrier from the back; something he wasn't so keen on doing.Also, with the goals he's scoring this season, opponents are going to be well-sighted on the danger he poses: I think we'll find him getting a much tougher time on the pitch; which will test his temperament.Yes, there will be more attention but on the flipside he's now created an aura where the opposition are not safe from anywhere on the pitch once he enters. He'll create spaces and panic by his very presence.
Quote from: chrisw1 on September 16, 2024, 09:43:29 AMAs for Duran, I've said before he is almost the perfect player to bring on against a tiring defence. I know he wants to start, but his impact coming on for the last 30 mins is unbelievable. I still think Watkins is the better fit as our starting No 9, but I desperately hope we can keep Duran.Yes, this is where my head currently is. I noticed on Saturday that he was running around at 100mph, chasing the ball-carrier from the back; something he wasn't so keen on doing.Also, with the goals he's scoring this season, opponents are going to be well-sighted on the danger he poses: I think we'll find him getting a much tougher time on the pitch; which will test his temperament.
As for Duran, I've said before he is almost the perfect player to bring on against a tiring defence. I know he wants to start, but his impact coming on for the last 30 mins is unbelievable. I still think Watkins is the better fit as our starting No 9, but I desperately hope we can keep Duran.
Probably safe to remove “signed” from the end of this thread name, because you know…it’s been a while.
Quote from: Toronto Villa on September 16, 2024, 11:49:37 AMProbably safe to remove “signed” from the end of this thread name, because you know…it’s been a while.Yes. All this appending of things to titles seems very superfluous to me.
A great angle from behind the goal https://x.com/villaxspace/status/1835605613570630105?s=46&t=jo4adbG13BgBUR97pIGxUA
Apparently he's already equalled the record of three match-winning goals by a player coming on as substitute in a single Premier League season.Not bad for four matches in.
Quote from: Dave on September 16, 2024, 04:34:58 PMApparently he's already equalled the record of three match-winning goals by a player coming on as substitute in a single Premier League season.Not bad for four matches in.This has always puzzled me but as his goal v Leicester put us two up and then they scored a consolation why is that called a match winning goal?
Quote from: Toronto Villa on September 15, 2024, 12:48:50 AMRadio 5 commentary of the goal https://x.com/m7rni/status/1835057470546268489?s=46I was listening in Spain. Awesome
Radio 5 commentary of the goal https://x.com/m7rni/status/1835057470546268489?s=46