Lichfield Dean Posted August 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2022 I think this is a great news. As others have pointed out, though, he really needs to be given some game time otherwise it's all just academic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: he really needs to be given some game time otherwise it's all just academic. Can't help but feel he will be given time as the 2 above him continue to stutter and misfire.. who knows, but somehow this trajectory seems unstoppable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: I think this is a great news. As others have pointed out, though, he really needs to be given some game time otherwise it's all just academic. Training with the first team all season must be very beneficial for him too, what you reckon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted August 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, Vive_La_Villa said: Training with the first team all season must be very beneficial for him too, what you reckon? I guess... But if he doesn't get any game time at all? Is that worth trading for the first team training? For what it's worth, I'm sure he will get game time, particularly in the cups. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: I guess... But if he doesn't get any game time at all? Is that worth trading for the first team training? For what it's worth, I'm sure he will get game time, particularly in the cups. He’ll feature but it may not be as much as some fans hope. It’s clear Gerrard has faith in the lad though. Hope he thrives and puts Walsall on the map Edited August 1, 2022 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Maybe he can show ollie how to finish! Great news 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) On 24/07/2022 at 15:24, wilko154 said: I completely agree, just playing devils advocate. Watkins is frustrating as like you said he has done better, and normally does in phases of a game. I'm torn with Archer, I feel if he sticks around he's a third choice striker playing limited games. A bit like where Keinan found himself in the Championship. At the same time I feel as though if he goes out on loan for a full season he'll bang goals in and we'll look on enviously. Glad it's not my decision to make. Yeah, but he will be scoring goals in the championship, if he goes on loan....its a big step up.....and there will still be a doubt, because its not the top league.....even if he scored 20 in the championship, folk would be saying Ah but can it do it in the Prem? He needs to sink or swim.....Its time to score goals in the Prem....He will get chances, I feel sure of that.....He is quick, he knows where to be, and he is a clinical finisher.....He has a great chance of making a name for himself. He is not trying to compete against Elite Strikers,( current form) they have their issues and unless they find their shooting boots, he will get his chances. Edited August 1, 2022 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Lichfield Dean said: I guess... But if he doesn't get any game time at all? Is that worth trading for the first team training? For what it's worth, I'm sure he will get game time, particularly in the cups. That's where you just have to trust the staff at the club to know what they're doing Gerrard said no he stays here, if by the world cup he has 0 PL minutes to his name then its a stick to beat Gerrard with but on the face of it at the moment I think he will get a fair shot at it, definitley if we play 2 up top 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Good news, can only be a good thing having a decent back up to WatkIngs. Hopefully means Davis will be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Delighted for us. He is our most in form striker. That wont last of course because he is young, but hopefully having him around can help is get through our current other strikers poor form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post choffer Posted August 1, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2022 Probably as close to an official confirmation as we’ve had so far: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 3 minutes at the end of each game here we come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 We didn't need to loan him out again. He was excellent in the Championship last season, had a really good summer with England U21's, and did really well in our pre-season. I really don't think he could have done any more to prove that he deserves to be in this squad next season. The sooner he gets more Premier League experience the better. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 hours ago, AvonVillain said: Can't help but feel he will be given time as the 2 above him continue to stutter and misfire.. who knows, but somehow this trajectory seems unstoppable. Indeed it has already been written, Even money he scores on his Premier League debut, the rest will become history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 1 hour ago, TRO said: Yeah, but he will be scoring goals in the championship, if he goes on loan....its a big step up.....and there will still be a doubt, because its not the top league.....even if he scored 20 in the championship, folk would be saying Ah but can it do it in the Prem? He needs to sink or swim.....Its time to score goals in the Prem....He will get chances, I feel sure of that.....He is quick, he knows where to be, and he is a clinical finisher.....He has a great chance of making a name for himself. He is not trying to compete against Elite Strikers,( current form) they have their issues and unless they find their shooting boots, he will get his chances. I agree with you mate. The others aren't playing great so he will be getting a chance unless they up their game. When he does, it's up to him to take it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Chuffed he is staying. Whether he excels or not is up to his development and his playing time. But the whole point of our academy is to bring players through to the first team isnt it not just hoard them on loan. This season he can hopefully show he can be an asset and then thats a striker position sorted Every time we produce an academy player thats more money we can spend on an elite player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 32 minutes ago, choffer said: Probably as close to an official confirmation as we’ve had so far: Official confirmation of what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 36 minutes ago, choffer said: Probably as close to an official confirmation as we’ve had so far: I think Gerrard saying plain as day "he's staying" earlier today is probably a better confirmation 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted August 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: I think Gerrard saying plain as day "he's staying" earlier today is probably a better confirmation That came from Villareport on Twitter. Nobody believes that chancer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Hope he gets a real opportunity but I doubt it very much with clueless Gerrard in charge. Probably have him cleaning boots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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