Ollie Watkins

[paul_e]

From the names chosen I'd go with Ollie on merit, the only player I'd have ahead of him this year is Rodri who they've ignored.

[Somniloquism]

It does seem weird that Rodri seems to be skipped when they drop points in the majority of the matches he misses, and as a DM he has till got 7 goals and 9 assists.

[Risso]

It does seem weird that Rodri seems to be skipped when they drop points in the majority of the matches he misses, and as a DM he has till got 7 goals and 9 assists.

Especially when van Dijk is in there, who my Scouse mate reckons has had a very ordinary season. Token Liverpool player is my guess.

[Footy-Vill]

This should be done by positions and separated into category.
Top 3 in each category
So it's awards for GK, Defence and midfield and striker
Watkins wins best striker award for sure. Goals and Assists he's proven to the best.

Then the under 25 23 or 21 category which ever age most suitable and recognised as best young player

[Somniloquism]

McGinn and Ollie also in the team of the season running.

[paul_e]

McGinn and Ollie also in the team of the season running.

Not Emi? If so that's pathetic, he's been exceptional this season, despite some ropey defending in front of him.

[Somniloquism]

Actually I misread the report. It was the players who were voted for by the FWA. McGinn got one vote so was named in the full nominees list along with Watkins. Foden actually won it. It was a DM link initially so was reluctant to click it.

[Footy-Vill]

Be really great to see Watkins get his 20th tonight. Very fitting
I think Southgate will be in attendance but would think he's decided already that he take Ollie Watkins to the Euros.

At Villa Park this season 18 games played  he's scored 9 goals in the league. And 6 assists.
Average 3.1  shots a game

In all but 3 matches he's had over 1 shot a game.
Two of those matches he played 45 Wolves and 74 Everton only Spurs he played 90 and had one shot.

[Footy-Vill]

Not only did he see an extraordinary miss by Carlos, but he pushed Watkins out of the way! Oh, I felt for Ollie. I was wondering after Douglas Luiz came off if there was to be a penalty and that he would take it?! And get the historic 20.
Yes of course, he did score in the game but was VAR over turned due to Bailey.

I really loved his play on the left wing, how he ran at the faux Konsa, and his pick out of Telemann reminded me of under Dean Smith and how he worked wide areas.

I'm very much hoping he scores on Sunday!

[Dave]

Voted as Players' Player of the Season.

[ez]

Ollie Watkins is villa player's player of the season. Well done Ollie. Hope he gets a goal at Palace.

[Dave]

Voted as Players' Player of the Season.

And voted as Supporters' Player of the Season.

[PaulWinch again]

Congratulations Ollie now get that 20th goal.

[aldridgeboy]

Amazing season. Keeping everything crossed he gets that 20th goal.

[Rory]

Voted as Players' Player of the Season.

And voted as Supporters' Player of the Season.

Well deserved.