Guest av1 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, PaulC said: He would have scored that penalty a few weeks ago when he was on fire. We do need competition in that position but someone who is versatile enough to play as a 10 or wide right or left as well. Not another Danny Ings type Yep. As much as I love him, and I guess you could say the same about any player, he does seem a totally different player when he’s confident. You don’t notice it in his attitude, he still puts himself about and always wants the ball etc, but I think it effects his thought process. Like if he misses he’s so desperate to make amends that he can make the wrong decisions, whereas when he playing confidently he’s much more composed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted May 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 22, 2023 Not sure he needs upgrading but he needs support imo. He will, like any strikers go through purple patches and difficult patches. As a team we need options when he is below par. Not a slight on him, it happens to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted May 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 22, 2023 33 minutes ago, HKP90 said: Not sure he needs upgrading but he needs support imo. He will, like any strikers go through purple patches and difficult patches. As a team we need options when he is below par. Not a slight on him, it happens to everyone. Was about to post exactly that - needs to be a reliable, unfussy deputy that's prepared to rotate. A latter day Tommy Johnson if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Wilson deserves his place ahead of Watkins. His drop in form in recent weeks probably deciding factor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted May 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2023 Even Southgate knows Ollie won't score after having a baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 A shame for him, but Kane, Rashford and Wilson all deserving too and Wilson will have been his closest rival for a call up and he's been in better recent form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Not too surprised with this one. The other picks have been great and ollie’s form has dipped of late, add in the pen miss and that might of been the decider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 He needs to stop having children for a few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Yes, Ollie has provided him with the reason that he was so desperately searching for, to not pick him. Feel sorry for the lad, obviously Gate didn't like the pressure he was being put him under during the Newcastle win: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 hour ago, John said: Yes, Ollie has provided him with the reason that he was so desperately searching for, to not pick him. Feel sorry for the lad, obviously Gate didn't like the pressure he was being put him under during the Newcastle win: . It's pretty ironic that the Newcastle game is also the last game Ollie has scored in. Can't really blame Southgate, it was probably a tossup between Watkins and Wilson, and Wilson just edged it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 feel sorry for him but it shows how hard it is to break into this team. Last time when in form he was competing with Toney who was outscoring him. This time hes competing with Wilson whos had an unbelievable April. Unfortunately England are blessed with forward talent and Watkin is somewhat inconsistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, duke313 said: It's pretty ironic that the Newcastle game is also the last game Ollie has scored in. Can't really blame Southgate, it was probably a tossup between Watkins and Wilson, and Wilson just edged it. I see your point, but I've grown accustomed to blaming him and he hasn't done much to persuade me, against that stance recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterDad Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, cheltenham_villa said: feel sorry for him but it shows how hard it is to break into this team. Last time when in form he was competing with Toney who was outscoring him. This time hes competing with Wilson whos had an unbelievable April. Unfortunately England are blessed with forward talent and Watkin is somewhat inconsistent. Yes I agree - Ollie has improved and will continue to do so under Emery. He is however still not a gifted footballer and does have a ceiling. I didn’t get carried away during his recent goal scoring exploits, equally I am not concerned by his current form. Ollie is not elite and is unlikely to be so - If Unai can squeeze another 20% out of him, I think we will all take that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongVillan Posted May 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2023 Feel sorry for him but let's hope this is another motivation for him to get back on scoring form come Sunday. Oh yeah, **** Southgate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvilla28 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 We need a big game tonight get him in the game early get his confidence up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 15 goals and 6 assists despite being managed by Gerrard for a third of the season - great work Ollie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Back to his best today. Some great linking up of the play. Happy he got that goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Superb. Held the ball well and some nice touches. Good awareness and desire for the goal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 15 goals, his new best in the Premier League. Fitting really that it's his goal in the end that gives us European football. A great second half to his season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Hopefully his new contract will be announced soon. totally deserved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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