Striker Debate: Should it now be Watkins, Malen or both?

[Brazilian Villain]

Ordinary World was better than Blame it on the Boogie.  (Duran v Jackson).

Correct.

[Richard E]

It should be Watkins. Or Duran. Or both.

[AV82EC]

It’ll be predominantly Watkins, Dhuran sometimes and both of them when tactics necessitate.

[Drummond]

I reckon Whatkins and Dhuran will get games, and goals.

[AV84]

What would it mean for how we play if we were to start both? We do seem to have a lot of options in midfield at the moment, could we do something completely different from how we normally play, or would it be a case of just starting them both and hoping the formation and tactics still work?

Playing one or the other is a good option to have, but it's not likely to keep them both happy in the long term. Sure Duran seems to gave gotten his head screwed on over the summer, but he's kind of put his money where his mouth was, so to speak, already and we're only 4 games in.

[Brazilian Villain]

If Jhon Dhuran doesn't move to Celtic it will be disappointing.

[Clampy]

Blur or Oasis?

[Drummond]

Neither

[Astnor]

I think it s fine how it is with Duran replacing Watkins after 60 and some minutes. Question is if it will keep Duran happy enough.

[Clampy]

Neither

I like Beetlebum.

[Villa in Denmark]

Strikers?

Arthur Scargill or Red Robo?

[PeterWithesShin]

Strikers?

Arthur Scargill or Red Robo?

Vic Spanner.

[Footy-Vill]

Unai Emery on the Striker debate :
"Duran  potential is huge and I want to support him, help him and be demanding with him. Then he can possibly get better, more confidence and today Watkins scored two goals - you have to feel comfortable with those strikers. We have to think about how we can play with two strikers - this is the challenge I have."

I think it s fine how it is with Duran replacing Watkins after 60 and some minutes. Question is if it will keep Duran happy enough.

It seems El Maestro is now working on a plan on how to play with both Watkins and Duran.

[Footy-Vill]

Thirty-nine replies, seems like a popular thread. I'd like to try them both together from the start on Tuesday, might be fun.

Unai Emery himself is looking at the challenge of playing both.

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.

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.

Personally I would be starting both Watkins AND Duran.

[Mister E]

Thirty-nine replies, seems like a popular thread. I'd like to try them both together from the start on Tuesday, might be fun.

Personally I would be starting both Watkins AND Duran.

So would cdbearsfan, as he said earlier.