danceoftheshamen Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 He is a proper striker. Instinctively knows where the goal is, you can see that already. So many times last season you were left thinking "if only we had a predator in that game"... we now have one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, danceoftheshamen said: He is a proper striker. Instinctively knows where the goal is, you can see that already. So many times last season you were left thinking "if only we had a predator in that game"... we now have one. I see what you’re saying but don’t you think that Watkins is a predator too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceoftheshamen Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 minute ago, sir_gary_cahill said: I see what you’re saying but don’t you think that Watkins is a predator too? I do think he will be amazing in another season or two but for me he is still not quite there with his "instinctive" finishing. Sometimes i find he very slightly hesitates which often means the chance is gone or the defender manages to get back and just get something in the way & the chance is gone. It's that miniscule difference between a decent finisher & a great one. I think he'll get there don't get me wrong but i just feel Ings is a bit ahead of him at the moment in that respect. It's like Ollie will take one extra touch & his shot is often lacking either power, accuracy or both where Ings would have gotten his shot away quicker and usually with more power & accuracy. I like them both don't get me wrong and together they will hopefully be something to behold. I think both are great at pressing and causing a nightmare for defenders but deffo Ings is ahead on the finishing side for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: I see what you’re saying but don’t you think that Watkins is a predator too? Gets stuck in his head when he's about to pull the trigger sometimes. He's a great finisher but not nearly as instinctive as Ings in my view 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I watched the match and Ings looked really good. He is clinical which is what you expect from him, Watkins and others will learn so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2021 Ings finishing reminds me of Linekar to a certain extent, in that he just reacts pulls the trigger and wherever he is it’s perfectly placed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLillis Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Top striker in his prime. Knows where to be... Knows where the ball should be.. Know what to do when he gets the ball. Most importantly has the ability to to put this knowledge to good use. I'm going to enjoy watching this guy in a Villa shirt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted August 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said: That poacher's instinct is something we've been lacking. I'm now worried that he'll do a Luc Nillis. Funnily enough this signing has made me think about Luc Nilis and waht3 could have been. Some similarities - technique, composure, great goaol scorers (and scorers of great goals), but offer so much more in terms of all round play. Hope he manages a fair few more games than Nilis though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefeet1980 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, one_ian_taylor said: Funnily enough this signing has made me think about Luc Nilis and waht3 could have been. Some similarities - technique, composure, great goaol scorers (and scorers of great goals), but offer so much more in terms of all round play. Hope he manages a fair few more games than Nilis though Still feel depressed at what could have been with Nilis. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) Danny is a clinical striker, he has quick feet and he is no slouch, his anticipation and reading of moves is top notch, his positional play is canny, he has physicality and is not easily knocked off the ball, he has aerial ability too. whilst Danny Ings is a fine striker with an enviable goals to games ratio.......He has much more than just goals. He will prove to be an astute signing for us. just as an example : Lakaku...(28 )career goals one in 2.02 games...97 mill T/fee Danny Ings (29) career goals one in 2.75 games, at southampton one in 2.17 games.....30 millT/fee Danny is a bargain to me in comparison. Edited August 9, 2021 by TRO 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just now, TRO said: Danny is a clinical striker, he has quick feet and he is no slouch, his anticipation and reading of moves is top notch, his positional play is canny, he has physicality and is not easily knocked off the ball, he has aerial ability too. whilst Danny Ings is a fine striker with an enviable goals to games ratio.......He has much more than just goals. He will prove to be an astute signing for us. Yep, quality player and one that could play for any club in this league in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted August 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, thefeet1980 said: Still feel depressed at what could have been with Nilis. Had to go back and watch that goal again. Amazing technique, but so much of it is him having a sharp mind. Ings also a very clever player. Amazed we have signed him in many ways 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Yep, quality player and one that could play for any club in this league in my opinion. YEP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, thefeet1980 said: Still feel depressed at what could have been with Nilis. Its the one big Aston Villa regret for me. A tragedy for us was an under statement....I wonder how he is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmirch Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 35 minutes ago, TRO said: Its the one big Aston Villa regret for me. A tragedy for us was an under statement....I wonder how he is? I believe he's coaching. You can hire him on football manager as a rather good "attacking" coach 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, alreadyexists said: Ings finishing reminds me of Linekar to a certain extent, in that he just reacts pulls the trigger and wherever he is it’s perfectly placed. Always thought Linekar was somewhat underrated as a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2021 42 minutes ago, TRO said: Its the one big Aston Villa regret for me. A tragedy for us was an under statement....I wonder how he is? 100% He was to be the catalyst to take us to the next level. I genuinely think that if he’d stayed fit we would be where Chelsea and Arsenal are now (in terms of stature in the game). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, HKP90 said: Always thought Linekar was somewhat underrated as a player. He was fantastic. But obviously he was a player before football was invented in 1992 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono62 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, HKP90 said: Always thought Linekar was somewhat underrated as a player. I love his hat-trick against Poland in 86 especially the second goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Looked at home straight away I thought, took the goal well and linked up play. I also thought he got a bit of a taste of what it’s like to play up front for Villa when we struggled for 20-30 mins in the second half to get the ball into the final third effectively. If Watkins has tweaked a muscle he may well miss out next week so Ings will get the full experience of playing up top alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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