Vive_La_Villa Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Both Ings and Watkins can play out wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Delphinho123 said: Ings won’t come here to sit on the bench and Watkins will always play. Don’t get it. Am I the only one that thinks this is a panic signing and not all that excited? Nah... Let's wait until the window slams shut before we start making those accusations. Need to see who else is coming in and especially who is outgoing... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denaldinho Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 what the hell?! where does this come from? Ings is a natural born striker but what happens to Watkins? Logically if you look at it from a tactical pov bailey and Buendia will give him consistent assists either this is a master stroke signing or a big flop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, djdabush said: We've got Buendia, Young, Bailey and Ings plus roughly £15m left over for Grealish. Certainly softens the blow Those were purchases made before the Grealish money came in. Except Ings probably. No way we went all summer planning these signings around the hope that Citeh would come in with 100 million for Grealish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) It’s very obvious that NSWE, Dean, Lange and Purslow had a list of players to cover both outcomes over Grealish, the idea that is is a panic buy is simply ludicrous. The fact that no media picked up on it tells you that. Edited August 4, 2021 by The_Steve 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Delphinho123 said: Ings won’t come here to sit on the bench and Watkins will always play. Don’t get it. Am I the only one that thinks this is a panic signing and not all that excited? I don't think it's a panic signing because we were short up front. Reality is that Ings provides excellent competition up front and can play on the wing. £25m is a better price than £30m. However he's a lethal striker and I for one like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Suprised as JWP was who we were initially after, maybe he will be next ? 29 years old, hopefully hasn't set us back more than 20 million. Watkins to play on the right or middle and Bailey on the left then ? With emi on the right or the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Liverpool got a big pay out so probably why the fee was a bit higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Fantastic finisher, great goal scorer, but 29 knocking on a bit, has a little bit of an injury history, but £30 million with 12 months left on his contract? Jesus Saints have taken our pants down and spanked us hard. Personally I would have preferred Tammy, but no chance of that now. Welcome Danny I hope you do very very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giro Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 This is why I trust the owners of the club now When benteke left we spent money on the likes of Scott Sinclair *shudders* urgh the dark days 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I suspect he is the kind of player we are hoping Barry will turn into so a good person to learn off before handing over to him in a couple of seasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farlz Posted August 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 Martinez Cash - Konsa - Mings - Targett Luiz - McGinn Bailey - Buendia - Watkins Ings I think it's pretty clear how the team lines up currently 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, nick76 said: My heart cant cope with this window....I think since the window opened I've gone from a 44 year old to a 84 year old. Buendia, Bailey, Ings and Young and then the whole Grealish thing. Yet I think we are still got a long way to go with our business!!! Same here, I've developed a dicky finger, a wonky eyebrow and jaw jut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2021 You know, I said in the Grealish thread a day or so ago that if we sold him we would not be able to attract top talent. My friends, I am an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Delphinho123 said: Ings won’t come here to sit on the bench and Watkins will always play. Don’t get it. Am I the only one that thinks this is a panic signing and not all that excited? All of our forwards can play across the front positions. I don't think we'll need to worry about a rigid two up-top scenario. Plus takes some pressure off Bailey to adjust to a new league. If they can develop an understanding, it could be very effective. Plus, I mentioned Ings is a very different type of striker to Ollie, so gives us a lot of versatility from a tactical perspective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Denaldinho said: what the hell?! where does this come from? Ings is a natural born striker but what happens to Watkins? Logically if you look at it from a tactical pov bailey and Buendia will give him consistent assists either this is a master stroke signing or a big flop. He raises his game and keeps Ings on the bench. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Delphinho123 said: Ings won’t come here to sit on the bench and Watkins will always play. Don’t get it. Am I the only one that thinks this is a panic signing and not all that excited? I think it depends on how you view what we needed. A lot didnt think we needed another striker but a lot also did think we need another striker. We can debate all the reasons why but they have been done to death in the Tammy thread but I think this is a fantastic move and perfect for us but I understand based on your past comments you wont see it that way. Mate, just enjoy it! We now have two quality strikers, let them battle it out for whatever options Dean wishing to play. You will only win from this. I dont think it's a panic signing, we've needed another striker and I guess the team thought Ings was the right move and they saw the opportunity. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, ciggiesnbeer said: Lets get hyped! What better way then a youtube video with music you dont like!?? Lets DO THIS! Loving the music 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Aston_Villan4 said: Those were purchases made before the Grealish money came in. Except Ings probably. No way we went all summer planning these signings around the hope that Citeh would come in with 100 million for Grealish. Oh I'm aware of that, just puts it into perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 We spent the entirety of last season reliant on Ollie staying fit. How can anyone think this is a sign of panic? I guess it wouldn’t be if his name was Tammy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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