bannedfromHandV Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Did okay, struggled to stay in the game a bit but that’s as much a failing of the rest of the team as much as it is him. Got better toward the end I thought as the game opened up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bazmonkey said: I said this after Burton....he needs the ball in front or to run on to and we don't play that way. Too much long ball to him....could do nothing tonight...poor tactics by villa. And thats regardless of playing against 10 men. No it's not. They were so deep and had their whole team behind the ball. Our tactics don't involve telling the other team to give him space to run into. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazmonkey Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 It is...you stretch 10 players...we didn't...everything was either a cross...or hoof down the line....6ft centre halfs loved that You then create the space by stretching them 3 minutes ago, Rolta said: No it's not. They were so deep and had their whole team behind the ball. Our tactics don't involve telling the other team to give him space to run into. Play to feet...didnt do that all game...felt sorry for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I think once we have more pace to get in behind teams he will get more service. Tonight was always going to be difficult after the sending off with sheff sitting deep until the last 10m. I like him a lot. The ball sticks, his movement is great, he'll be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Just now, Bazmonkey said: It is...you stretch 10 players...we didn't...everything was either a cross...or hoof down the line....6ft centre halfs loved that You then create the space by stretching them Play to feet...didnt do that all game...felt sorry for him. But we did though. We played around them for ages, and there was no space. They played well. They're a good, hard working, well organised team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Couple of times tonight I thought his control was great. I'm so used to seeing the ball ricochet off our front man, this guy could be class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Doing striker stuff. So refreshing to see. Think this guy will be great for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 He will come good. Nearly scored a cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 He made his league debut against a tough defence today. Did very well. Will be even better with faster and better players around him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Didn't really have much service tonight but obviously though the early red didn't help as Watkins just had no space to work with, did get better towards the end when they opened up. Let's get some speedy wingers either side of him with Jack behind and hopefully he'll be looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, Rolta said: No it's not. They were so deep and had their whole team behind the ball. Our tactics don't involve telling the other team to give him space to run into. Precisely you can only play what’s in front of you and tonight that was 10 or 9 men behind the ball park in front of the 18 yard box , when they had 11 men he got behind which resulted in getting a man sent off 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, PaulC said: He will come good. Nearly scored a cracker. So close to the Trezeguet cross as well. Feel very confident he can do the business for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongVillan Posted September 21, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 21, 2020 Lots of credit to him for his awareness and pace that got Egan sent off. Its not his fault for not knowing we play worse against 10 men. Some of his hold up play was good too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Looked good to me. Caused the sending off, nearly scored a great goal and generally looked pretty handy around the pitch. I think he'll score plenty this season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Faded - second half especially - over the course of the game, but did all the bits pretty well. Strong on the ball, able to hold it up, makes smart movements, spots the better option. Encouraging display. He’ll suit us well I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 While he was a bit in/out of the game (largely due to the way Sheffield set up after the sending off), I think he definitely showed flashes of the skill and potential he has. Lest we forget it was his very first match at this level. I'm excited to see how he progresses over the first 5-10 matches...I think he'll score quite a few. Also, how refreshing is it to see a striker that can actually hold onto the ball, dribble, and pass? Good riddance Samatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 21, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 21, 2020 Horrible team to play on your debut, and that was before the red card made them play even more defensive. Will have far more fun against Fulham! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 He’s the kind of striker that thrives on a fast counterattacking game. His pace was the reason for the red card. When Sheffield went down to 10 and parked the bus Watkins was easy to mark out of the game. Davies was the more useful striker in those conditions, his strength can be used to hold up the ball and play a one two in tight areas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I thought he was very decent. We'll create more against teams who come out to play also. Absolutely rag dolled Egan for the sending off. Looks a slight fella but very strong . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 He's a great character and person as well He'll do well here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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