GeordieVillan Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, Risso said: Why would we go for one in January and not this summer? I think we probably did, or we couldn’t find the “right” player. It’s clear we only buy players we know are the “right” fit now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 22 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Hmmm excellent is a stretch, and that's only been in patches. One goal in his last 11 league games now (the tap in VS Brighton which was down to Ramsey's great running), and his poor passing/technique is almost always present. I don't criticise him for the sake of it, I grow frustrated when I see moves break down because of him. He has 16 goals and 6 assists in 35 appearances under Emery. If he's not scoring or assisting, his harrying of defenders and hold up play is usually very valuable to the team. That's why he was so bad today, he didn't even do that. He's not Harry Kane, but even within his limitations he is very good for us. I don't think passing is something he can really improve at this point. His finishing and first touch have undoubtedly improved under Emery and still can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: That's the one flaw I think will continue to be a problem as season goes on unless he can step up...Diaby's passing and speed of thought is really too quick for him. Next step will be to buy a CF on Diaby's wavelength which won't be easy. Zaniolo looks like he could do that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvilla28 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 He needs pressure on him to perform and at the moment as nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vazquez Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Watkins is clearly missing Buendia and his through balls. Similar to Pukki at Norwich before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 5 hours ago, Thug said: Zaniolo looks like he could do that. He isnt a centre forward 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 It's questionable if he's even improved since we took him from Brentford., maybe his all round game but definately not scoring goals. Definately think his new family takes his focus off the game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted September 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: It's questionable if he's even improved since we took him from Brentford., maybe his all round game but definately not scoring goals. Definately think his new family takes his focus off the game too. Them 3 seasons of scoring double figures at Premier League level and winning England caps would indicate otherwise 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 4 hours ago, ozvilla28 said: He needs pressure on him to perform and at the moment as nothing. Exactly. He knows he will be on team sheet no mattee what so can have a stinker and knows he is safe for palace. Ridiculous we havent bought in proper competition in this window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 4 hours ago, ozvilla28 said: He needs pressure on him to perform and at the moment as nothing. when we did that with Ings , he kinda got worse He's a mid table level striker and we have higher aspirations ... however so do a lot of world class strikers , which is why we still have Watkins Maybe in Jan we can finally get one that can trap a ball and hold it up and relieve the pressure on the defence ... maybe in a few games time we will find Zaniolo can do that and Watkins can go out and play the Bailey role , he's the fittest player in the squad so giving him a role that lets him see more of the ball might work for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pinebro Posted September 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2023 We're not winning that game even if we had Haaland. It was a collective thing. Stop singling out players. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 There were 4-5 players id have been gutted if we sold in summer. He wasn’t one of them 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 16 hours ago, jacketspuds said: That’s what happens when you have little to no competition for your place. People keep going on about this or that he needs someone to push him. That's irrelevant, it's not going to make him better. He is what he is, doesn't matter who we have behind him or in front of him in the pecking order. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 13 minutes ago, villa89 said: People keep going on about this or that he needs someone to push him. That's irrelevant, it's not going to make him better. He is what he is, doesn't matter who we have behind him or in front of him in the pecking order. It's such a nonsensical throwaway concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 48 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: maybe in a few games time we will find Zaniolo can do that and Watkins can go out and play the Bailey role He's never played up front. Italian guy on a Villa podcast said his best position is not left or right but number 10 behind the striker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustibrooks Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 11 hours ago, Risso said: One goal in eleven now. To be honest it annoyed me when he gave that interview about being pleased when Ings was sold. He's not good enough to have such a high opinion of himself and I hope his comments didn't filter through into the summer transfer activity. When did he say he was pleased that Ings was sold? (Genuine question) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 33 minutes ago, villa89 said: People keep going on about this or that he needs someone to push him. That's irrelevant, it's not going to make him better. He is what he is, doesn't matter who we have behind him or in front of him in the pecking order. My response was to the original poster saying that Watkins is 99% likely to start against Palace. This isn't about Watkins being pushed to improve, we know he's inconsistent. Sometimes he's amazing, sometimes he can be frustrating. My point is that Watkins is 99% likely to start against Palace because we only have Duran as a backup striker option. We could have done with someone a bit more experienced to come in and support. Maybe that would have taken some pressure off of Watkins when he's having a dry spell. To be honest, I think posting with frustration is never a good idea, and I probably shouldn't have popped anything on here yesterday given how annoyed I was at the overall performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Having backup strikers of equal level is immensely difficult. Even at a club like Man City. Gabriel Jesus wanted to leave. You can't keep them happy if they're not playing. You can do it while they're very young but at some point they will expect more. And if they are not getting it they will elsewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, jacketspuds said: We could have done with someone a bit more experienced to come in and support. Like signing a back up goal keeper. Hey decent striker please come in and be on bench if Watkins has a bad spell you can come on. Maybe Emery doesn't want this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, tonyh29 said: when we did that with Ings , he kinda got worse He's a mid table level striker and we have higher aspirations ... however so do a lot of world class strikers , which is why we still have Watkins Maybe in Jan we can finally get one that can trap a ball and hold it up and relieve the pressure on the defence ... maybe in a few games time we will find Zaniolo can do that and Watkins can go out and play the Bailey role , he's the fittest player in the squad so giving him a role that lets him see more of the ball might work for him Bigger problem... There aren't enough world class striker knocking about right now Arsenal started with nkeitah this weekend, utd with martial, spurs with son (who's quality obviously but not a 9) Brighton with a youngster who should come good, Chelsea don't have a proper out and out striker even Liverpool with Nunez for £80m which again good player but that's eye watering money for him Its so easy to say we need a better striker but so do half the league, including teams better than us 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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