Jas10 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 41 minutes ago, Keener window-cleaner said: About this argument that he can play wide forward/winger as well, he has played there for two seasons at Brentford right? And as far as I can remember there wasn't any serious interest in him from PL clubs after those seasons, so the PL teams obviously didn't deem him to be PL quality as a winger/wide forward. Just because he was moved to CF and scored a lot of goals, that doesn't suddenly make him a PL quality wide forward/winger does it? I like the look of him, loyal strong work horse with talent and who scores goals, and wouldn't mind us signing him if it's under £20M, but I'm not really sure of what it is we are getting. I'm afraid the argument that he is versitile and can play wide forward/winger could fool us, or at least me in my eager for us to sign players. Think I'd prefer a real quality out and out striker, and then proven wide forwards/wingers who have that position as their main position. Absolutely. I think if we get Watkins it’s as a CF though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lichfield Dean said: Is this one of those Mandela effect things? I would have gone with Avenue as well. Must be. The alliteration of Acacia Avenue also just sounds right. I actually thought it was Acacia Avenue at first, but decided to do my research and check the intro on YouTube before I posted. I was as surprised as you are. Edited September 4, 2020 by Ginko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Did the Rashica thread start to go a bit peculiar after 90 pages as well? The only football banana related incident I can recall is Julian Alsop and a youth team player. I will leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Did the Rashica thread start to go a bit peculiar after 90 pages as well? The only football banana related incident I can recall is Julian Alsop and a youth team player. I will leave it at that. There have been plenty of banana related incidents in football. All of them unsavoury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 11 minutes ago, sparrow1988 said: There have been plenty of banana related incidents in football. All of them unsavoury. Like a plantain? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villastine Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 £20 million fee agreed according to football insider. I've no idea if that site is reputable, just saw it on BBC Sports update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 7 hours ago, Okonokos said: Just wait until the fish puns start! They've seen nothing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 6 hours ago, Keener window-cleaner said: About this argument that he can play wide forward/winger as well, he has played there for two seasons at Brentford right? And as far as I can remember there wasn't any serious interest in him from PL clubs after those seasons, so the PL teams obviously didn't deem him to be PL quality as a winger/wide forward. Just because he was moved to CF and scored a lot of goals, that doesn't suddenly make him a PL quality wide forward/winger does it? I like the look of him, loyal strong work horse with talent and who scores goals, and wouldn't mind us signing him if it's under £20M, but I'm not really sure of what it is we are getting. I'm afraid the argument that he is versitile and can play wide forward/winger could fool us, or at least me in my eager for us to sign players. Think I'd prefer a real quality out and out striker, and then proven wide forwards/wingers who have that position as their main position. I think you make some good points here especially during the first two paragraphs Keener window-cleaner. I’ve only seen Ollie Watkins on highlights on Quest, on YouTube videos and I think I saw him once at Villa Park for Brentford, I could be wrong on that. He reminds me of an old fashioned poacher, nearly all of his goals come in and around the 6 yard box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: I think you make some good points here especially during the first two paragraphs Keener window-cleaner. I’ve only seen Ollie Watkins on highlights on Quest, on YouTube videos and I think I saw him once at Villa Park for Brentford, I could be wrong on that. He reminds me of an old fashioned poacher, nearly all of his goals come in and around the 6 yard box Kid has it all left foot, right foot, headers. Good positioning. Good size. Get him in 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Kiwivillan said: Kid has it all left foot, right foot, headers. Good positioning. Good size. Get him in I agree with you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: I agree with you He's a discount Rashford which is what we should be aiming for more than the likes of Wilson though as said in latter's thread just now could accept him AS WELL only for right money/contract 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exeter Fan Posted September 5, 2020 Visiting Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2020 According to the BBC football gossip page Villa have made a breakthrough in getting Ollie, mind it is the beeb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, Exeter Fan said: According to the BBC football gossip page Villa have made a breakthrough in getting Ollie, mind it is the beeb It’s just a rehash of the football insider article yesterday mate, nothing new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 I think this is one we won't leak to percy. Think the club will announce it out of nowhere. This is our big summer signing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) Wrong thread. Edited September 5, 2020 by jacketspuds . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 can we please just get this deal over the line today.....pay the money!! Also please ensure its a double signing with benrahma just pay the money! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 35 minutes ago, MaVilla said: can we please just get this deal over the line today.....pay the money!! Also please ensure its a double signing with benrahma just pay the money! I'm guessing its pretty much done. Watkins, not benrahma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Whilst we are waiting for news, I will just leave this here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/5198502.stm 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 12 hours ago, brommy said: Like a plantain? You have to fry them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 20 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: You have to fry them. Barry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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