We’d be in a relegation battle. He proved last season that he couldn’t do it without Jack. And that was the same this season, and we wouldn’t have Coutinho if Smith was still here.
First half we were excellent (aside from the mistake that led to the goal). Second half was a disaster. If we had Kane and Son instead of Watkins and Ings, we’d have been 4-1 up at half time, that’s the difference.
Too many sentimental players from the Smith days. They were good enough to get promoted, and consolidate in the league. But if we have any realistic ambition of cracking Europe, massive changes needed.
He might not be a 20+ goal a season striker, but that doesn't mean he can't be an asset to us. Look at Michail Antonio, he's not gonna break any goal scoring records, but he's quite an important player for West Ham.
Mainly Archer, but Barry and Young as well. The problem is we (mostly) play with 1 striker, and Watkins and Ings are always going to be ahead of Davis. Unless we consistently play with 2 strikers, he won't get playing much. Saying that 5 subs next season, so you never know.
He's at the age now where he should be given a chance or sold, I suspect it will be the latter due to the forwards coming through that are younger than him.
Liverpool do it, they play with 3 in midfield and cover TAA and Robertson when they go forward. With the right players the system can work and work well, we just don't have the players at the minute.
Reported by TalkSh**e, i'd take it with a massive pinch of salt. As you say, we don't play with wingers, we also play Leicester shortly, so most likely he was checking them out ahead of that match.