Delphinho123 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Controversial opinion. I thought he was poor today apart from his goal. Watkins is the better player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nick76 Posted August 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, Delphinho123 said: Controversial opinion. I thought he was poor today apart from his goal. Watkins is the better player. I was watching him at times when we were attacking and he has some lovely off the ball movement that will get us plenty of goals when we tune into his movement. The guy really knows how to play his position and to utilise his strengths. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Controversial opinion. I thought he was poor today apart from his goal. Watkins is the better player. Not sure on the better player, certainly a different player. Ings is much more alert in and around the box and you can see he has quick feet and speed of thought to get the shot off. Watkins as a lone striker or rather a focal point runs every channel, dragging the defence all over the place, hes also more of a handful in the air. Not to say Ings dosnt move in the channels or hassle apponents, Watkins is just better at that side of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, nick76 said: I was watching him at times when we were attacking and he has some lovely off the ball movement that will get us plenty of goals when we tune into his movement. The guy really knows how to play his position and to utilise his strengths. Hopefully, mate. Haven’t been all too impressed with him so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, Delphinho123 said: Controversial opinion. I thought he was poor today apart from his goal. Watkins is the better player. They’re just very different. Ollie Watkins will cover every blade of grass in the opposition’s half, but probably wouldn’t have the technique to score a goal like that today. It’s a difficult shout if only one will play, I think I would probably go with Ollie for his industry, but it will be interesting to see if DS can get them both into the team without weakening the midfield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Nicho said: Not sure on the better player, certainly a different player. Ings is much more alert in and around the box and you can see he has quick feet and speed of thought to get the shot off. Watkins as a lone striker or rather a focal point runs every channel, dragging the defence all over the place, hes also more of a handful in the air. Not to say Ings dosnt move in the channels or hassle apponents, Watkins is just better at that side of it. Definitely different players. If we play a 4-3-3 though, one has to be dropped.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, Woody1000 said: They’re just very different. Ollie Watkins will cover every blade of grass in the opposition’s half, but probably wouldn’t have the technique to score a goal like that today. It’s a difficult shout if only one will play, I think I would probably go with Ollie for his industry, but it will be interesting to see if DS can get them both into the team without weakening the midfield. Spot on. Especially the last part. I can’t see it myself. Unless we sign 2 beasts in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Thought his off the ball positioning and movement is quite sublime, subtle but brilliant, very dangerous player to have. Exciting. Edited August 21, 2021 by Tommo_b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spoony Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Jas10 said: Christ the more I watch it. What a goal. What a move. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Jas10 said: Is that the set piece coach paying off already? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 29 minutes ago, Nicho said: Not sure on the better player, certainly a different player. Ings is much more alert in and around the box and you can see he has quick feet and speed of thought to get the shot off. Watkins as a lone striker or rather a focal point runs every channel, dragging the defence all over the place, hes also more of a handful in the air. Not to say Ings dosnt move in the channels or hassle apponents, Watkins is just better at that side of it. I think Watkins is probably better all round but in any one on one scenario there’s hardly any striker playing football I’d rather have there than Danny Ings. Reactions and finishing are just absurdly good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted August 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2021 39 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Controversial opinion. I thought he was poor today apart from his goal. Watkins is the better player. If Watkins can learn from Ings then he could become England's best striker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I think defenders would rather play against Ings than Watkins but that's just my opinion. I would still pick watkins ahead of him. I'd even go as far as saying I don't think it's even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, tinker said: If Watkins can learn from Ings then he could become England's best striker Agreed. Im not saying Ings is a bad player. I really don’t think that. I just don’t think he’s played THAT well for us yet and I think Watkins is the better player. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Reminds me a bit of us missing out on a Robbie Keane or Defoe but we actually signed them this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I think defenders would rather play against Ings than Watkins but that's just my opinion. I would still pick watkins ahead of him. I'd even go as far as saying I don't think it's even close. Unlike you to go too far fella, you OK hun? Edited August 21, 2021 by Steero113 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted August 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Delphinho123 said: Agreed. Im not saying Ings is a bad player. I really don’t think that. I just don’t think he’s played THAT well for us yet and I think Watkins is the better player. Just my opinion. Finishing ...Ings is better but for work rate and working the oppositions defence Watkins is the man.......can you have a player that offers both ? I'm not sure but Ollie seems to be the type of person that's willing to learn , to grow and if Ings can show Ollie or teach ollie how to finish then we are in for one hell of a player. Can Ings learn from Ollie? I don't think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Lord Willard said: Very good goal. The best overhead kick is Bale in the Champions League final. That is a crazy sentence. What a career Bale has had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Lord Willard said: Very good goal. The best overhead kick is Bale in the Champions League final. Pfft, Mauro Bressan wants a word. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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