Popular Post YLN Posted February 20 Popular Post Share Posted February 20 4 hours ago, cheltenham_villa said: Shaw and Gray are not "old-timers"? Young whipper snappers 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted February 20 VT Supporter Share Posted February 20 10 hours ago, Pinebro said: It genetics. These things are not a coincidence. Did Wesley's genes make Ben Mee smash his knee to bits? On 19/02/2024 at 12:25, TRO said: He is much better, than we think he is. There were quite a few on here saying he'd get 20+ goals this season if he stayed fit playing in this team in the summer when a lot of people were crying out to sign a striker... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 There will be interest in him in the summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted February 20 VT Supporter Share Posted February 20 2 hours ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said: There will be interest in him in the summer. Not for sale (I hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 3 hours ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said: There will be interest in him in the summer. Man Utd and Arsenal? Can’t see him leaving to be honest, especially having signed the new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 3 hours ago, YLN said: Watkins has surprised me this season. I think he has improved more than any other player under Emery. Smith and Gerrard's Watkins wouldn't have scored either chance vs Fulham. He would have snapped at the first on the turn and been blocked, and then ran the second another touch and gotten closed down by the keeper. Even McGinn? Although yeah Watkins is definitely up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 3 hours ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said: There will be interest in him in the summer. The alleged 80% of clubs worried about FFP in January transfer window will likely be the same in summer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted February 20 Visiting Supporter Share Posted February 20 14 minutes ago, Villa87 said: Man Utd and Arsenal? Can’t see him leaving to be honest, especially having signed the new contract. Can’t see Man U being interested. Their young forward line is starting to fire. Maybe Arsenal but I think they’ll sign Toney in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 13 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: The alleged 80% of clubs worried about FFP in January transfer window will likely be the same in summer Yep this is where FFP helps us immensely. If City, United or Newcastle wanted him they could offer a wage that Villa could get no where near. With the FFP concerns even the biggest spenders have to be prudent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Good hardworking player is Watkins, another good attribute he has which is rare in todays game, he’s not a cheat. Never see him get involved in stupidness, does goes about his work efficiently. Good pro, who works tirelessly beyond the scenes on his game! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 While it was somewhat true that the ACL injuries can either be Ben Mee'd or just random luck, when I watch Ollie - I do think that the way he trains and keeps fit - as well as the way he runs - may be a key to his lack of injuries. It's all very fluid and keeps his knees over his feet to prevent his knee from collapsing inwards. Using his hips to pivot instead of all the knee rotation. It can sometimes look a bit stiff, but probably better injury wise. Not a physio by any means but have always thought that about him. Buendia - in particular - almost made me cringe in how his wide stance, stiff leg way of shielding the ball would frequently have his knee bending inwards. Kamara - a bit the same in that he had those long legs frequently outside of his hips when tackling or reaching for the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PieFacE Posted February 21 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted February 21 Please, no ACL talk in this thread. Ever. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 3 minutes ago, PieFacE said: Please, no ACL talk in this thread. Ever. Asian Champions League? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 23 hours ago, YLN said: Young whipper snappers I prefer to remember them in their playing days, as I prefer to think of myself, as I was back back then too. That said Gary still looks pretty good for a 63 year old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 3 hours ago, John said: I prefer to remember them in their playing days, as I prefer to think of myself, as I was back back then too. That said Gary still looks pretty good for a 63 year old! Yeah I was trying to find a picture of this 63 year old man looking old and that was the best I could find 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Who are the strikers? Tell me the names? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 It's funny because he rarely strikes the ball fully but his placement of shots is so good that he can stroke the ball into the net. Likewise, his headers are usually little glances. I'd love an insight into what he's like to defend against: his movement is clearly fantastic. At his best, he moves defenders out of position as well as making them think if he's going to take them on, cut back and shoot or lay the ball off. Then there's his ability to mix it up with defenders in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 (edited) Just seen link to Arsenal for 85 million... Arsenal " preparing " a bid. I think people underestimate what a massive loss Ollie would be. Would need to be stupid money imo. Hopefully those teams settle for Ivan Toney or something. Edited February 22 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 12 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Just seen link to Arsenal for 85 million... Arsenal " preparing " a bid. I think people underestimate what a massive loss Ollie would be. Would need to be stupid money imo. Hopefully those teams settle for Ivan Toney or something. It was started early yesterday from “journalist” Ronan Murphy, from a crappy website 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 37 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Just seen link to Arsenal for 85 million... Arsenal " preparing " a bid. I think people underestimate what a massive loss Ollie would be. Would need to be stupid money imo. Hopefully those teams settle for Ivan Toney or something. Makes a change from them preparing a bid for Douglas, but in both cases: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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