KentVillan Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I'll remember this quote I’m hopeful that by the time Watkins retires in 2030ish, we will not still be having this debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I'll remember this quote You could also remember to forgive others for their faults, and aim instead to amend your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 What I have walked into? Wheres the positivity? Wheres the joy? We are going to win the league. Mcginn is prepared to venture down the left, watkins to wesley. Goal!!!!°° Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I had to go back 3 pages to work out what was going on. I'm still not sure........ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted January 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Stratvillan said: I had to go back 3 pages to work out what was going on. I'm still not sure........ In summary, Watkins is like Bruce Willis’ character in Unbreakable and will never be injured in his entire career, therefore since he is better than Wesley and we only play with 1 striker, the latter should be sold. Edited January 19, 2021 by fightoffyour 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompedyret Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 hours ago, osmark86 said: Will be very interesting to see how he fares once he's back in full action. I have a completely hope/faith based feeling that he will surprise a lot of people positively. I'm prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt for the rest of the season, blooding him slowly while he catches up. However, what I'm excited about is if he can do something similar to Douglas Louis or Targett and up his game in this "new and quality oriented" Villa environment. A Wesley improved by just a few percent (and fed by our stronger and more creative midfield) might very well be a top striker, just as or even more exciting as Watkins. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Gompedyret said: I'm prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt for the rest of the season, blooding him slowly while he catches up. However, what I'm excited about is if he can do something similar to Douglas Louis or Targett and up his game in this "new and quality oriented" Villa environment. A Wesley improved by just a few percent (and fed by our stronger and more creative midfield) might very well be a top striker, just as or even more exciting as Watkins. I'm prepared to give him a year actually after he steps on to the pitch (whenever that will be) before I make a judgement on him. In his few months, he had some good games, some average ones, and some stinkers, but I saw enough (Everton game, Norwich game, the finish against Arsenal, the Burnley game up until the injury) to suggest there is a player in there. Hopefully, he recovers fully physically and mentally and then we will, with time, see how good he actually is. One thing is for sure he'll have a hell of a lot more help up top than he had before his injury. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 43 minutes ago, sparrow1988 said: I'm prepared to give him a year actually after he steps on to the pitch (whenever that will be) before I make a judgement on him. In his few months, he had some good games, some average ones, and some stinkers, but I saw enough (Everton game, Norwich game, the finish against Arsenal, the Burnley game up until the injury) to suggest there is a player in there. Hopefully, he recovers fully physically and mentally and then we will, with time, see how good he actually is. One thing is for sure he'll have a hell of a lot more help up top than he had before his injury. I'm with you in giving him a decent amount of time to prove himself fresh slate for me. Have to admit he didn't show enough last season to make me believe he'll kick on and become a decent striker but I really want that to be the case. Whatever happens and how ever long it takes to get him playing minutes I really think this season may be too soon to see him at his best. Get some playing time this season have a full pre season and see where we are at this time next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Wesley, I remember that name from somewhere ........ let me think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 30 minutes ago, PussEKatt said: Wesley, I remember that name from somewhere ........ let me think 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 The amount of social media messages and OS photos of training suggests we may get to see Wesley on the pitch before the end of the season, which would be great news. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Is he close to even a U23 run out yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 5 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: Is he close to even a U23 run out yet? He was due to be starting contact training this week with the other players so I assume he might not be far off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) Heaton has been back for a month or so from a similar injury. And he is 10 years older with a bad injury record. Its a tad concerning. Edited January 28, 2021 by The Fun Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Heaton has been back for a month or so from a similar injury. And he is 10 years older with a bad injury record. Its a tad concerning. Not at all concerning. Every ACL injury is different, i imagine Wesley just had a worse injury to begin with..... I suppose the only concern is whether he will fully recover. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Would have been nice to bring him on when we were 2-1 up or even at 2-2. Can't believe it's been the 1(+) year anniversary of the game he got injured, and he still isn't close to first team action. To top it off, that bastard Mee had to score. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: Heaton has been back for a month or so from a similar injury. And he is 10 years older with a bad injury record. Its a tad concerning. Injuries are definitely different and I'm no physiologist. Heaton ruptured his by a bad jump/landing himself. Wesley had his leg forcefully snapped from a horrible angle by a player in full flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, MaVilla said: Not at all concerning. Every ACL injury is different, i imagine Wesley just had a worse injury to begin with..... I suppose the only concern is whether he will fully recover. Fingers crossed. I remember reading at the time it wasn't just his ACL. He tore all the other ligaments too so adds much more complications to the recovery. You can also expect him to potentially get muscle injuries as he increases his training intensity, seems to be happen quite regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 43 minutes ago, Pissflaps said: I remember reading at the time it wasn't just his ACL. He tore all the other ligaments too so adds much more complications to the recovery. You can also expect him to potentially get muscle injuries as he increases his training intensity, seems to be happen quite regularly bloody ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Pretty sure his PCL was damaged. I'm not sure about his ACL although that most likely that was damaged too. Can anyone confirm? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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