Ollie Watkins

[brontebilly]

That effort for his second chance today was really poor. just didnt catch a clean shot at it at all. Made a hero out of the keeper.

He was shoved in the back.

He got a bit of a bump.  pass was perfect, run was good, no excuse for that finish.

It's like he just trying to get it on target at the moment, like the header last week. Not hitting it on instinct, happens when confidence is low.

[Demitri_C]

His finishing has got worse so far this year. If he wants to continue to be the main man here needs to improve there.  His finishing has been Nicholas jackson mark 2 the last 3 games

[PaulWinch again]

Demitri you do have a tendency to read a bit much into stuff, or at least see things in really absolute terms. Do you genuinely think his form in the first three games is more likely to be representative than the majority of the last 18 months under Emery? I’m pretty sure he hasn’t peaked, and he’s just a bit off currently. He’s really fucking good, he’s a huge part of why we’re in the Champions League , he’s going through a tough start but he deserves a bit of faith/support.

[VillaTim]

That effort for his second chance today was really poor. just didnt catch a clean shot at it at all. Made a hero out of the keeper.

Really poor , brilliant chance and he puts it at a lovely height for the keeper and a routine save . No idea why his confidence would be low , I think it's just he's always been a 1 in 3 great chances striker . We need someone more clinical in reality .

[PaulWinch again]

Not sure you’re the best judge of a striker Tim.

[Dave]

Took him until September 24th to get his first league goal last season.

The two seasons before that he scored four goals across two Augusts, two Septembers and two Octobers. And two of those four were on October 23rd and October 31st.

He starts slow and picks up. This season will be no different.

[papa lazarou]

Not sure you’re the best judge of a striker Tim.

Not sure if he's the best judge of anything really.

[Keeno]

That effort for his second chance today was really poor. just didnt catch a clean shot at it at all. Made a hero out of the keeper.

We need someone more clinical in reality .

A truly insane take. That “someone” you’re talking about is basically either Haaland or Salah in this league. Give over.

[Demitri_C]

Demitri you do have a tendency to read a bit much into stuff, or at least see things in really absolute terms. Do you genuinely think his form in the first three games is more likely to be representative than the majority of the last 18 months under Emery? I’m pretty sure he hasn’t peaked, and he’s just a bit off currently. He’s really fucking good, he’s a huge part of why we’re in the Champions League , he’s going through a tough start but he deserves a bit of faith/support.

Im not sure if i agree that i am reading too much into things paul.

I do agree he is good in fact excellent but we cant keep starting when he is playing this poorly especially with duran playing really well in these last three games

I will always back ollie but my point is he shouldn't be a automatic starter if his form continues to be this poor. All the successful sides rotate their players. I bet if ollie was dropped on the bench as soon as he comes on he scores and his forms back. Thats whats ollies about

We cant ignore that he hasnt scored in the
league since april. Thats abit concerning as we need his goals.

Im sure he will turn this around very soon though (just for the record i love ollie!)

International break Hopefully will help although he will be off with england

[KNVillan]

Withdraws from the England squad

https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1831039028277240023?t=SlASZs66KIOI5OGOrDIbgg&s=19

[Dogtanian]

Jesus. Must have been one hell of an introduction talk from Carsley.

[AV84]

I guess if he's still carrying a knock then it's best he comes back, but it would have been useful to have a bit of a runout to get some more minutes in his  legs.

[Brazilian Villain]

Better that he comes back to BMH and gets some finishing tips from Buendia.

[Demitri_C]

Yeah agreed bettwe he comes back and trains here. We dont need him getting injured in pointless friendlies

[Flamingo Lane]

'Continue his rehabilitation' makes it sound like he's headed for the Priory!