Popular Post AV82 Posted January 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 Those of you pleased with Watkins performances take note. villalad agrees with you. That should be enough to change your opinion imo. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, nick76 said: So everybody else is wrong? Got it! Not sure Gerrard would, Gerrard has high expectations and Ollie didn’t get close to that and the best comment for his game today is from you which was he had a fine game, which I’m sure Gerrard wouldn’t agree is an acceptable level. So all the comments of how crap he was, I’m sure Gerrard will be less happy if he feels the same way. Ings can't meet the physical demands in a Gerrard system. He can't hold the ball up. He isn't quick. He isn't strong. I'd be amazed to see Ings starting ahead of Watkins. Absolutely amazed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, VillanousOne said: But by the same token half the team isn't on the same wavelength when it comes to the final attacking third, our lack of goals isn't just down to Watkins. I agree but Watkins is there to score as is Ings. Watkins, by some, gets excuses that it’s because of Ings but it makes no difference like today when he’s on his own. Buendia is finally now starting to click and we now have Coutinho but Watkins is still as poor as before. Time to try Ings. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Indigo Posted January 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 23 minutes ago, villalad21 said: People who thought he had a bad game don't understand football. You thought he had a bad game then? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Ings can't meet the physical demands in a Gerrard system. He can't hold the ball up. He isn't quick. He isn't strong. I'd be amazed to see Ings starting ahead of Watkins. Absolutely amazed. At what point today did Watkins show any of those qualities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, rodders0223 said: He works a 4 hour day sure he's fine It's not that simple though. It is proven and sports stars have admitted it does affect them. They are human. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nick76 Posted January 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, villalad21 said: Ings can't meet the physical demands in a Gerrard system. You don’t know that, he hasn’t had chance alone in the system for Gerrard. I assume he’ll get that now after Ollie’s poor performance today. 2 minutes ago, villalad21 said: He can't hold the ball up. He isn't quick. He isn't strong. But he’s intelligent, movement is good and a clinical finisher which are all traits Ollie isn’t good at and also the traits that fit perfectly with Coutinho and Buendia’s game. Ings suits their play better than Ollie. No point having Ollie’s traits if you aren’t on the same wavelength as your creative players. 4 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I'd be amazed to see Ings starting ahead of Watkins. Absolutely amazed. Guess you are going to be amazed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Ings can't meet the physical demands in a Gerrard system. He can't hold the ball up. He isn't quick. He isn't strong. I'd be amazed to see Ings starting ahead of Watkins. Absolutely amazed. Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Pissflaps said: It's not that simple though. It is proven and sports stars have admitted it does affect them. They are human. Have you watched Martinez, he’s not human, he’s a superhero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Villatalk analysis on strikers. Scored a goal=Played well. Didn't score a goal=Played bad. Did some one upset you today? I think forwards can do a lot without scoring. What did he do today that amazed you so much? (I would rather he started than Ings btw.) In terms of improving the team, I'd prioritise in order, cdm, central defender, striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey2Arms Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 The aerial prowess of this guy is so underated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Follyfoot Posted January 22, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Stratvillan said: Did some one upset you today? I think forwards can do a lot without scoring. What did he do today that amazed you so much? (I would rather he started than Ings btw.) In terms of improving the team, I'd prioritise in order, cdm, central defender, striker. Late Newcastle winner at Elland Road 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) I though Watkins was fine today. Ings definitely struggled when he came on but we had sat quite deep to be fair. I think when at home against teams around us so the emphasis is on us to break them down having a clinical finisher like Ings would work better. Away from home where running the flanks and holding up play is more important then I’d start Watkins. Edited January 22, 2022 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 hours ago, villalad21 said: People who thought he had a bad game don't understand football. You need to have a good look at yourselves people! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dale Posted January 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 He's become the new El Ghazi on here. He was perfectly decent, held the ball up well. Didn't get much at goal, but ran channels well, a good cut back too. A lot of criticism is undeserved, Ings doesn't offer half as much to the team. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Pissflaps said: It's not that simple though. It is proven and sports stars have admitted it does affect them. They are human. BuT tHeRe PaYeD MiLLioNs tO kIcK a BaLl aRoUnD. Duh! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Can't fault Olllies work rate and he's a very important player obviously but he doesn't look dangerous in front of goal. In fact scoring goals seems secondary to everything else! He's a great forward player but not a striker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) I am fine for them to both compete to start. So is Gerrard. Nothing wrong with having two good forwards fighting it out. I am gonna paraphrase Gerrard ,we need more games to play in Europe & Cups to support our strength in depth, not less strength in depth. Edited January 22, 2022 by ciggiesnbeer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 The ball over the top when he brought it down and poked it wide sums him up this season. Great running and presure, terrible first touch to let the ball run away from him and poor finishing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 1 minute ago, GingerCollins29 said: The ball over the top when he brought it down and poked it wide sums him up this season. Great running and presure, terrible first touch to let the ball run away from him and poor finishing. I'd rather see Watkins run and miss chances than seeing Ings ghosting, not getting involved at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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