Tom13

1 hour ago, Adam2003 said:

If Mings next season plays the 23 games Lenglet has this season, I think that will be fine for everyone.

Don't know...The type of character Mings is I could see him wanting to be playing week in week out in all the crucial games - I could see him wanting to leave tbh. Especially given how much football he's missed out on over the course of his career.

Barry and Yorke were different class...that's all I'll say.

8 hours ago, Aston_Villan4 said:

Well not too surprising when Grealish was essentially the whole team.

Do you think Diaby of this season could carry a team in the same manner and dictate attacks?

53 minutes ago, Aston_Villan4 said:

How do you determine that?

Do I really need to explain? Grealish was borderline world class at times for us.

On 21/04/2024 at 22:51, paul514 said:

He was far superior to Bailey at Leverkusen.

He will make a proper nob out of the doubters.

How many are doubting his potential? Some have criticised some of his performances, and rightly so. But I don't think there's too many of us saying he certainly won't come good.

On 22/04/2024 at 11:13, Pinebro said:

Grealish got 6 goals and 10 assist in his best season.

Diaby got 6 goals and 7 assist in an apparently terrible season.

Interesting but two incomparable seasons in terms of performance level.

On 22/04/2024 at 11:35, bobzy said:

That's great, but his first name is Mohammed.

You sure?

2 hours ago, villan95 said:

26 man squads confirmed for the Euros, even Southgate can't leave him out now..

Just a matter of how many minutes he gets now then...

Looks like another player who can hold his own physically.

When was his contract up until originally? 26?

Wow. Superb news.

First and third should have been pens IMO.

1 hour ago, HKP90 said:

Next year Morgan is gonna be Grealish level, i'm telling you. Him and Ollie are like, in a tree, or something (i've forgotten how the rhyme goes tbh). 

Assuming you mean Villa Grealish, that's a big claim.

5 minutes ago, CarryOnVilla said:

I’d love to know what that something was… what ever it was, it was overlooked by so many 

Intelligence, technique, ability in tight spaces.

5 minutes ago, Jas10 said:

 

Always gonna happen, I couldn't believe we got him so cheaply but depends what their situation was I guess.

42 minutes ago, Made In Aston said:

Exactly. No one was showing any interest in Rogers prior to our bid. Even Boro fans were commenting that they pulled our pants down with a £15m offer. Its only since he came to villa that he is showing what he can do.

Well clearly he must have shown something before, hence why we signed him.

3 minutes ago, onmeedson said:

It's more about the direction i think we will be heading to maintain the progress that Unai demands .

We still won't be subbing players at half time on a regular basis.

13 hours ago, Shay said:

What a player he’s turning out to be! So strong, so skilful. He could be our very own Dele Alli. 

Except with much better dribbling ability.

10 hours ago, Kiwivillan said:

Bailey should've ushered the ball into the net to give Watkins 20 lol

Would need some magic as it was going wide

21 minutes ago, juanpablosaliceband said:

I never thought I’d say this but he reminded me of my favourite player of all time today, Brazilian Ronaldo. Obviously not as good, but the way he comes short, turns, runs with it, lays it off, his movement. I was stunned by that second half performance, especially after the exerts at Lille on Thursday. I was always impressed by the way he could hold up the ball with his back to goal and defenders on top of him. On top of that, he’s now turning with the ball and running through the heart of the opposition defence. Incredible the level he’s gone to. I thought Luiz was a shoe in for our player of the season again before Christmas but Watkins has been a sensation. 

That's a great comparison.

10 minutes ago, Woody1000 said:

Genuinely Tom it makes me so happy to see you bigging him up. I know he’s not the perfect footballer, but he works so hard and he’s such a genuinely nice guy. The improvement in him this last 12-18 months is fantastic. I’m so proud to see someone like him representing our football club. Up the Oliver George Arthur Watkins!! 

Mate, he's been phenomenal this season. I never had anything against him, his weaknesses frustrated me. But his allround game now is just superb. Improved in every single area. Literally unplayable today.

2 minutes ago, DeepDish said:

I echo the sentiment of everyone else here. But would also add that he is an absolute gentleman on the pitch.

Literally never tries to cheat or gain an unfair advantage ever! Top guy.

4 minutes ago, Rodders said:

how were we ever worried aboutt his United side

Done the double over us though

3 minutes ago, wishywashy said:

MOTM imo, ran the show and getting better by the game. How did Boro fans not rate this guy? We've robbed them blind.

Some people only see a player when they're putting insane numbers up.

4 minutes ago, Tom13 said:

Just sublime. Wow.

This is also a post-game quote from Southgate, but his was about Solanke's penalty.