djdabush Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Thought he was dreadful today, his first touch was way off. Don't know whether it's the injury or the fact he's not playing with Grealish anymore but he's nowhere near the level he was at last season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digavilla Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Looking back on the first 2 wolves goals , all were they passing to teammates in better position , unlike Watkins hoarding ball / shooting himself with better position teammates around … so unlike last season. Cmon Ollie don’t you know assist is more value that scoring in modern football ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, djdabush said: Thought he was dreadful today, his first touch was way off. Don't know whether it's the injury or the fact he's not playing with Grealish anymore but he's nowhere near the level he was at last season. Have to agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Won't ever doubt his work rate but I've said it time and time again his technical ability is absolutely shocking and it's becoming far more clear as this season goes on. He's definitely the one who gets dropped between him and Ings but I know that isn't ever going to happen. I wish he'd be able to run past a player as well, seems absolutely incapable of doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) So bad today. Anonymous throughout except when he got the ball on rare occasions and then made a sloppy touch or the wrong decision. He just isnt good enough for us to go to "the next level". Not even close. Edited October 16, 2021 by R.Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Milan Baros today. Head down. No passing. Unable to control a bag of cement and just running into defenders like a dog on patio doors. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 He’s better playing as a lone striker when being asked to hold the ball up and run the channels. When he’s asked to link up with another striker, he doesn’t look like he knows how. It’s a toss up as to who you drop in a 4-3-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted October 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted October 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: He’s better playing as a lone striker when being asked to hold the ball up and run the channels. When he’s asked to link up with another striker, he doesn’t look like he knows how. It’s a toss up as to who you drop in a 4-3-3. It's not difficult at all at the moment though. You drop Ollie, hands down. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Rather have ings up front than Watkins, his 1st touch today was shocking, so ball greedy on a couple of occasions when all was needed was a simple pass, awful slice clearance for there goal aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 We need to revert back to a 4-3-3 and in that 4-3-3 it should be Ings at top and Watkins dropped. They should be competing for the same spot to avoid the kind of dreadful performances he’s been putting in. Thought that was the whole point of having depth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, rbcuk said: Rather have ings up front than Watkins, his 1st touch today was shocking, so ball greedy on a couple of occasions when all was needed was a simple pass, awful slice clearance for there goal aswell He has just come back from England duty, been watching Stirling too much.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, djdabush said: Thought he was dreadful today, his first touch was way off. Don't know whether it's the injury or the fact he's not playing with Grealish anymore but he's nowhere near the level he was at last season. I also think a part of it is desperation. Not getting the ball as much and now competing with Ings up top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 He’s been poor all season and needs dropping. Poor technically, and holds onto the ball for far too long. When he has time to think he doesn’t look like he knows what to do with the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 05/10/2021 at 23:45, TrentVilla said: Arsenal interest in Watkins worries me, its his club and they have a young baby is a move closer to home and family appealing? Lets hope not. I’ll drive him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) Very greedy this season. Don't think he fancy playing with Ings. He wants to be the main guy, leading the line. Edited October 16, 2021 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) We need to revert back to 4-2-3-1, which means Ollie needs to be dropped, sadly, with Ings in better form. Tough break for Ollie, the Ings signing. His confidence has taken a knock because of it, IMO. He didn't do anything to deserve this struggle he is now in. Not sure how you keep playing both when they clearly don't click. Edited October 16, 2021 by maqroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Ollie worked hard today but for me still lacks match fitness and sharpness. Also needs to pass the ball much much quicker. Dithers too much. Not major issues though. As others have said the partnership with Ings hasn't clicked yet. Of course things seem all the worse for throwing away a 2 goal lead! We can make up for it next week anyway. UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Thought he was awful today. Lucky to be credited An assist for McGinns goal. Ran into trouble, hesitated with every decision. Refused to shoot or pass until it was too late. In dire need of some confidence. Ings too. Both need some time asap solo striker with winners supplying them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 It isn't going to work with Ings. The entire set up was based around him last season, looks lost in current formation. Is the plan to sell him on? 5 years younger than Ings so much more resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Aston_Villan4 said: I also think a part of it is desperation. Not getting the ball as much and now competing with Ings up top. This is possibly part of the problem. It's seen as competing with Ings rather than playing as a team for an overall result. I know strikers have to be selfish at times but there's no harm assisting in goals (I know he did today). Edited October 16, 2021 by Wezbid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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