S-Platt Posted July 26, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2022 He was told by Gerrard that he would have his answer at the end of the tour of Australia where he would be playing his football this season. Reading between the lines you would have thought Preston with the manger being Gerrards mate would have had first dibs. Fact they have signed Parrot suggests Archer is staying at Villa to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alreadyexists Posted August 1, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2022 Excellent news! If he’s on the pitch, give him the ball, and he will score… it’s how he does it 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: Excellent news! If he’s on the pitch, give him the ball, and he will score… it’s how he does it I love this, however we really do need to give him game time. If we are pissing about, flip flopping on Watkins/Ings, it’s going to be tricky to give Archer game time. Hopefully we find a way 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Great news. Confirms we won't be buying another Striker though. But great for Archer, really hope he takes his chances when they come...and with Watk Ings form, the chances will come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Correct decision. I think he'll get plenty of minutes with how rubbish Watkins and Ings can be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 seems strange, especially if he gets even less game time than Ings did compared to Watkins last season, would be better getting 40+ games in the champ, week in, week out. Or maybe it means we are going 2 up top. urgh. I suppose they could loan him out in jan if he doesnt get much game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2022 13 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: Excellent news! If he’s on the pitch, give him the ball, and he will score… it’s how he does it Weird that I almost feel like this is a " signing ". Chuffed! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) Get the feeling we're going to be seeing more of the 4-3-1-2 formation. Urgh. Edit: Apologies, it's Monday and that was a very miserable way to look at it. Great for the kid, hope he gets his chance! Edited August 1, 2022 by GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 Was our best striker in pre season. Could even risk him starting vs Bournemouth with the weak backline they have 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Weird that I almost feel like this is a " signing ". Chuffed! Yeah me too, I think he’s ready for the PL, and there’s only one way to find out. So far in the last couple of years and in preseason he’s done all that’s asked of him, namely score goals, so he deserves a chance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Segundo Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I think he's been kept for cup games like last season, and the odd PL appearance. If out of the league cup early and not made much of an impression in the PL by Christmas, then might well go on loan second half of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Trust that they know what they're doing And who's to say training with our first team every day, being on the bench every week and getting 10 mins here and there and the cup games is so much worse than playing 30 games for someone like Swansea on loan If we stick with 2 up top he'll make 20+ appearances for us this season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By the arse of McGinn Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I’m delighted for the lad. He has worked hard for this chance and I have no doubt he will take it. I really think the 5 subs rule will work in his favour and give him more opportunities than he would’ve got previously. I’d love to see him come on with 15 mins to go against Bournemouth and bag one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I think we’re lucky to have 2 older senior pros and one up and coming star to keep them on their toes! It only takes one injury and Archer is pushing for a starting spot. I’m happy to see Cam stay rather than buying in another striker. There’s no doubt over the course of the season he’ll get his chances! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 He's got every chance of forcing one of Ings and Watkins out of the starting line up for a game or two next year should he make an impact then the rest is up to him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I'm not sure he's going to get much of a chance, if we're starting with Watkins upfront for example and make a change with twenty or so minutes to go, then more often than not we're going to bring on Ings ahead of Archer, and the same if we start with Ings, Watkins more likely to come off the bench ahead of him. Maybe if we're chasing a game, there could be a scenario where we say bring off Watkins and bring on both Archer and Ingsy, go two up top, perhaps also worth remembering that Archer has actually played a lot of football, in fact most of his football as a wide forward, even at Preston last season he wasn't the main striker through the middle, so if Chukwuemeka and Traore are going to be out the picture, then there's potential for him to get in the team in one of the wide forward positions. Maybe also suggests that a deal is in place for Davis to go somewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaslash Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Congratulations Cameron! hopefully this will end the trend of keeping Watkins on for the full 90 minutes with no sub. Archer being fed by Coutinho, Buendia and Bailey would be great to see. please no 4-3-1-2 formation zzz…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2022 Good news in my book and I would like to see him given plenty of chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 It can only be good news. If he was loaned out again at the age of 20, imo it would have sent the message out we are open to offers for him. This way he gets a chance to prove himself even more. I’m sure he’ll play in cup games and come off the bench in prem matches. I’m quite excited at the thought of seeing him in the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 The five subs rule certainly helps his cause for minutes this season and a strong bench will be crucial when deciding games. He could be the difference of getting us a point or even three, when neither look likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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