ozvillafan Posted September 25, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2021 17 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Worked himself into the ground, was all over the pitch. You just wish he could stay around the box when those chances fall. His reading of the game and intelligence is brilliant as well. Unlucky to be subbed. Aye. His workrate was Watkins-like. I think he pulled up after one of his runs. I suspect that was the reason for being subbed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 His all round play is so good. What an amazing header to set Cash free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Worked himself into the ground, was all over the pitch. You just wish he could stay around the box when those chances fall. His reading of the game and intelligence is brilliant as well. Unlucky to be subbed. I think they are all going to have to get used to that from now on, we have a very talented bench now and some real game changers wanting to get on, there’s no shame in it. I think Smith is going to play his games with 14 players from now on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I thought he was pretty neat and tidy today, dropped deep when he could and held onto the ball well. Just frustrating none of the chances fell to him as we'd have been 1 up long before 88th minute. Ollie worked hard aswell but he was sloppy today, fluffed a couple of chances and ridiculous how often he was offside second half. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Wish Smith would stop shoe horning these players in. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono62 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 He does drop into midfield a lot. His work rate is phenomenonal and his pressing is second to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Around the 25min mark Utd had a corner and Ings blocked/won the ball back around 5 times , great team player it’s not about his numbers it’s about winning matches 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Greenfly Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 On 25/09/2021 at 17:15, Jono62 said: He does drop into midfield a lot. His work rate is phenomenonal and his pressing is second to none. High praise given he shares a pitch with Watkins. We have a lively front line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 20 minutes ago, Greenfly said: High praise given he shares a pitch with Watkins. We have a lively front line. He's blowing Watkins away in terms of pressing stats, surprisingly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfly Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, lexicon said: He's blowing Watkins away in terms of pressing stats, surprisingly. This can only be a good thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Greenfly said: This can only be a good thing. Yeah, it's great to see how much he's bought into the project and team that he's willing to work so hard for us. If truth be told, I'd rather the numbers were reversed and Ings had some of the opportunities Watkins has had so far this season as he's such a natural finisher. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 hours ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: He doesn't seem like the most excitable of people does he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 hours ago, leemond2008 said: He doesn't seem like the most excitable of people does he He’s got that dry humour about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Credit for the graphic goes to For the Love of Paul McGrath podcast, which is on youtube if u wanna watch it. The below is Ings' touch map versus Manure, the guy works his socks off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, MaVilla said: Credit for the graphic goes to For the Love of Paul McGrath podcast, which is on youtube if u wanna watch it. The below is Ings' touch map versus Manure, the guy works his socks off! Needs to stop trying to be Harry Kane and coming deep. Not enough touches in the box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 56 minutes ago, a-k said: Needs to stop trying to be Harry Kane and coming deep. Not enough touches in the box. Maybe although away from home its good to know he's putting that work in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarnikjak Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, MaVilla said: Credit for the graphic goes to For the Love of Paul McGrath podcast, which is on youtube if u wanna watch it. The below is Ings' touch map versus Manure, the guy works his socks off! Appreciate his off the ball work, but he is not getting into any goal scoring positions : Not sure what the problem is. Watkins is getting 5x better chances per 90 than Ings. It can’t be just down to luck. Edited September 28, 2021 by Czarnikjak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Czarnikjak said: Appreciate his off the ball work, but he is not getting into any goal scoring positions : Not sure what the problem is. Watkins is getting 5x better chances per 90 than Ings. It can’t be just down to luck. It’s probably down to the way we set up / shape we need a link between midfield and wingbacks in advanced position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarnikjak Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: It’s probably down to the way we set up / shape we need a link between midfield and wingbacks in advanced position I don’t think it’s that. He was equally not getting in goal scoring positions in our first 3 games where he was the only striker. Apart from the penalty and the scissor kick he hardly had any other chances to score. Weird. It’s not like he is involved and helping much with the build up either, Edited September 28, 2021 by Czarnikjak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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