AVTuco Posted January 2, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2022 If Ings doesn't score, this board will explode. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 2, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2022 Just now, a-k said: We have five academy players on the bench. F*** off Klopp, Tuchel, and Pep. Just imagine the hissy fit either would throw if they had to field that level of bench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 2, 2022 Moderator Share Posted January 2, 2022 We've got to hope for no injuries at front or back here - no experienced cover on the bench for any of the back four, I love Feeney, but you wouldn't want to put a sixteen year old up against Toney and we've only got Archer there to cover for Ings. I'm guessing that whatever has happened to Watkins happened very late in the week, or we'd have kept Davis for another few days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 2, 2022 Moderator Share Posted January 2, 2022 We really miss Ashley Young's ability to cover a number of positions. It's the weakest bench I've seen from us in a long time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, AVTuco said: If Ings doesn't score, this board will explode. If he plays well and smashes a couple of goals it will also add to the one up top argument being the way forward. We all know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 2, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2022 Big game for Traore. I really think this system could be excellent for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Just now, Phil Silvers said: If he plays well and smashes a couple of goals it will also add to the one up top argument being the way forward. We all know it. Then creates a new issue, which one? Its a nice problem though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 11 minutes ago, Mantis said: Watkins probably has Covid. Or Arsenal have bid for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I'm really excited to see Traoré and Buendia behind Ings! If they click this can be some real entertainment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Just now, OutByEaster? said: We really miss Ashley Young's ability to cover a number of positions. It's the weakest bench I've seen from us in a long time. Not only his covering but his leadership too, we need experience as well as youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Will this be Ings first start without Watkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 2, 2022 Moderator Share Posted January 2, 2022 "Ollie Watkins not included in the matchday squad" is what the OS says. I'll be a lot happier when we know exactly what's up with him - that almost sounds like a disciplinary thing; hopefully not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 2, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2022 I know we have had a lot of injuries recently but its amazing that the first team we manage to put out is always near full strength...or at least not too weak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 So tuanzebe is signing for Napoli and Watkins is gone to Arsenal. Ah well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: We really miss Ashley Young's ability to cover a number of positions. It's the weakest bench I've seen from us in a long time. Yes were a Central Defender and Fullback short , has to be a priority in this window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Genie said: Then creates a new issue, which one? Its a nice problem though It's the way it should be, if you draw a blank the next man comes in and has a go, competition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Missing both Mings and Watkins is a big loss. We need a big performance from the front 3! Traore wont last the 90 so the bench might be important. With Trez and AEG we should be ok up front. We’re in big trouble if we get an injury in the back line! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Just now, OutByEaster? said: "Ollie Watkins not included in the matchday squad" is what the OS says. I'll be a lot happier when we know exactly what's up with him - that almost sounds like a disciplinary thing; hopefully not. That is concerning. If it was Covid or injury surely the OS would say Ollie is unavailable. But not included sniffs of a bid for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Assuming Watkins is poorly and Tuanzebe is off. Imagine Chelsea moaning about playing too many games whilst dropping the £100m striker while we have several academy players on bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Just now, OutByEaster? said: "Ollie Watkins not included in the matchday squad" is what the OS says. I'll be a lot happier when we know exactly what's up with him - that almost sounds like a disciplinary thing; hopefully not. One of my pet hates is how football clubs don’t share the answers to questions everyone is asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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