Mazrim Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I Iove this kid. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Such a great striker's goal. Controlled it and then shot from an awkward angle and almost burned a hole through the back of the net. Not just that, but his introduction changed the game, gave us a lot more energy. He deserves every bit of the praise he's getting. We have some absolutely incredible options off the bench. With Emi and Ramsey injured we're still able to bring on the likes of Bailey and Duran to change up our attack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, eholm said: Nope not reactionary at all. His performance vs Liverpool was very poor imo. As per my post earlier today, I still do not feel he would be adequate cover if OW is out for an extended period BUT he clearly has significant potential and scored a superb goal yday - the two views are not mutually exclusive of each other. Also, never compared him to Benteke What did he do wrong vs Liverpool? He came on at 3 down with the game over He was at least trying things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TRO Posted September 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) I know many have said he reminds them of Benteke.....But I also saw traits of Andy Gray yesterday. The way, he celebrated that goal by sliding on his knees and almost in the same motion, got back to his feet..... was a man ready for war...fearless in his determination to make a mark. I love the courage of the boy. He was so fired up, it was very Andy like....both 19 too, when they burst on to the scene....fingers crossed. I will be very surprised, if this warrior like approach, doesn't take him a long way.....but we all know, he has to have a lot of tools in his tool bag, too. However, The technique of that goal, would have Erling Haaland ecstatic, if he had of scored it......it was top drawer, from a seasoned striker, never mind a rookie. This boy is a huge bundle of potential, and he deserves minutes...He will unsettle defenders and give them something to think about...he can create havoc. He has that intrinsic aggression, all top strikers have,and need, and he will bully his way to his objectives. He really is my kind of No 9 Edited September 18, 2023 by TRO 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, TRO said: I know many have said he reminds them of Benteke.....But I also saw traits of Andy Gray yesterday. Interesting. I sort of wonder why *deep breath* we don't have more comparisons like this. Modern black pro's are often likened to previous era black pro's instead of a broader range of comparative skillsets and traits etc.. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TRO Posted September 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, AvonVillain said: Interesting. I sort of wonder why *deep breath* we don't have more comparisons like this. Modern black pro's are often likened to previous era black pro's instead of a broader range of comparative skillsets and traits etc.. I don't see skin Colour, when I am watching Villa, I just see 11 claret and blue shirts and all the skills they bring. I know what you mean, but I genuinely didn't give it a thought. I would kinda cringe comparing 2 players, mainly due to the colour of their skin......However, I don't think folk was doing that, they were just comparing the goal scoring styles, as I am. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eholm Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 37 minutes ago, Zatman said: What did he do wrong vs Liverpool? He came on at 3 down with the game over He was at least trying things 2 terrible shots from ridiculous angles/distances, overall poor touch and control. As I’ve said the kid has huge potential but, for the fear of repeating myself, I have concerns that if he ever had to play multiple games from the start in the absence of OW we would struggle. Super goal yesterday and I could be completely wrong in that for a squad looking to break top 6, we needed a better quality of CF to back up Ollie. It’s just how I see it…..I’ve already eaten a a bit of humble pie…..and if I have to finish the whole thing then no one would be happier than me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Like said before, he sure is entertaining! I'm very curious to see how good he can be. Would like to see him on daily basis in training to get a better grasp of his technique and decision making and how high his ceiling can be. They way he hustles and gives seasoned PL-defenders the Grant Holt-treatment is unbelievable considering his age. Also the power in his shots are hugely impressive. The strike that smacked the bar against City and the goal yesterday gives him the right to go for the shots against Liverpool last week end although it looked a bit silly. We know Emery wants players with different profiles, I wonder if he sees Duran as a target player type. If so I more understand the decision to let Archer go as Duran gives us something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Need a gif of that goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 This is how it happened at Chicago Fire. Looked out of his depth at first and got minutes off the bench and then exploded into life 2nd half of his time there and got his move to the Villa. He is a bit of an outlier in terms of his ability. As he seems to be a non technical striker with superb technique at hitting the ball if that makes sense. He is really quck without the ball but not quick with it at his feet. And he will be a nightmare in the air for defenders with his natural athleticism. Love his passion and him being a bit of a shithouse. All adds up to cult hero. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) Villa fans be like... Edited September 17, 2023 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 1 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I’d love to see him start in Poland. I think he deserves it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 If he can avoid injury he certainly has lots of potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted September 18, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2023 5 hours ago, MWARLEY2 said: ... All adds up to cult hero. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: I’d love to see him start in Poland. I think he deserves it. I'm torn between trying to force some confidence into Ollie and resting him for Chelsea. No way Duran can start at Chelsea currently IMO. He's too erratic and excitable still. Ollie a large part of our defensive set-pieces currently as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Tomaszk said: I'm torn between trying to force some confidence into Ollie and resting him for Chelsea. No way Duran can start at Chelsea currently IMO. He's too erratic and excitable still. Ollie a large part of our defensive set-pieces currently as well. This is not the week to start him in the league, he should start in Poland then he have Everton. After Brighton we could start rotating in the league easier I guess. But we have another game most of the coming weeks (especially if we made it against Everton and qualified). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Tomaszk said: I'm torn between trying to force some confidence into Ollie and resting him for Chelsea. No way Duran can start at Chelsea currently IMO. He's too erratic and excitable still. Ollie a large part of our defensive set-pieces currently as well. Ollie been one of our best players this season. No way is he anywhere close being dropped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 16 minutes ago, Pinebro said: Ollie been one of our best players this season. No way is he anywhere close being dropped. Don’t know what games you’ve been watching! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: I’d love to see him start in Poland. I think he deserves it. Said this in the hibs game when Ollie made an almost pointless sub appearance Its our first group stage European game in about 12 years, it's where we all want to be, we got there through hard work and good performances, in theory Ollie deserves it, it's him who got us there not duran... Same with mcginn and Luiz maybe Emi too, from a football perspective it makes sense to rotate them out but they're the guys who got us there, they deserve to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nick76 Posted September 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Pinebro said: Ollie been one of our best players this season I just can’t agree with this. He’s not going to be dropped but he’s definitely not been one of our best players this season. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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