Ollie Watkins

[Somniloquism]

Interesting point Lineker made about how now if Kane was injured we have someone who wouldn't just fill a gap, but add something Kane doesn't have. I haven't heard anyone speak about an English centre forward like that for years.

Well done Ollie. High praise from a man who knows a thing or too about the role. Shearer gushing also.

Although with the England team chosen specifically to play with Kane, I doubt they have the manager or the skills to be able to play with Ollie.

[Dante Lavelli]

People mention his intelligence and how he’s prepared to do the extra sessions.
In Emery he’s found the perfect coach and visa versa.

[Sexual Ealing]

Yeah, I really hope Ollie doesn't get an extended run in the England team, because he might make them good enough to win things.

Ollie stretching the defence, providing extra space for Kane and creating chances for midfielders, as well as scoring his own goals, could be lethal.

Wankers jumping on bus stops, cap-wearing ****** taking over bars ordering their Carlings and Stellas, every beer garden becoming a coke convention.

Hopefully Ollie stays glorious and ours alone.

Edit: I don't support Ireland.

Now this is a small hours rant I can get behind!

[pablo_picasso]

Earlier in the season I made a few posts about my concerns with his game. (Along with a couple of complimentary ones too 😉)

But, he has made me eat my concerns with his overall play & more importantly, his general consistency. And I am delighted that he has made me look like a bit of an idiot.

Scoring 20+ goals in a season, double figure assists, all added to that excellent general work rate & intelligence have made him one of the top strikers in the league.

Credit to Emery for helping fine tune his game, but most credit goes to Watkins who, by all accounts, wants to work to improve & has shown no hint of ego & taken on board every bit of advice Emery has given him.

I hope the improvements & consistency in his game based on all of the above are a sign that this is who he is now as a player.

And for the length of time that he has shown such consistency, it's a good sign that is the case.

[Smithy]

I think Ollie Watkins this season is the perfect example of what can happen when you put a player who is willing to work incredibly hard to wring every last drop out of the ability he has, with an elite coach who will spend the time required to develop players to the limit of their potential.  It's a perfect match up.

While what Ollie has achieve this season is sensational (and could get even better, obviously), you have to wonder what other players out there must be thinking, when looking at what Unai has done for players like Ollie, SGM, Dougie - players who looked, at best, like relegation battler's under the previous manager and have gone on to look like truly elite players.

Ollie deserves immense credit, but have we ever had a manager who has improved so many players, by such a margin?

[London Villan]

I think Ollie Watkins this season is the perfect example of what can happen when you put a player who is willing to work incredibly hard to wring every last drop out of the ability he has, with an elite coach who will spend the time required to develop players to the limit of their potential.  It's a perfect match up.

While what Ollie has achieve this season is sensational (and could get even better, obviously), you have to wonder what other players out there must be thinking, when looking at what Unai has done for players like Ollie, SGM, Dougie - players who looked, at best, like relegation battler's under the previous manager and have gone on to look like truly elite players.

Ollie deserves immense credit, but have we ever had a manager who has improved so many players, by such a margin?

Not since SGT.

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

Interesting stat on MNF. Only 2 players (Henry and Hazard) in PL history (38 game season), have reached 15 or more goals and assists in a season.

Ollie could get there (currently 16 and 10) highlights what an outstanding season he’s having.

[OCD]

Their other stat was that across all European leagues, only Harry Kane has had more goal involvements.

[OCD]

PFA Player of the season?

https://twitter.com/i/status/1764437060847309136

[Villa Lew]

Thierry Henry is full of praise for him.

[Rigadon]

I can feel a bracing coming on when those war-chests open again. 

[Rudy Can't Fail]

He's been decent since Christmas. Long may it continue.

[adrenachrome]

I can feel a bracing coming on when those war-chests open again. 

Yes, a bracing is on the cards, and if those war chests are opened there could be preparations for daring raids and outrageous bids.

[VillaTim]

He's been decent since Christmas. Long may it continue.

Just need this run to last another 16 games

[dcdavecollett]

The first touch for his second goal was just sensational -he didn't just control the ball, his left foot set up the right-footed sweep that took the ball past the 'keeper.