Totally agree with this. Ramsey takes too long to get match fit... every time he's injured. He may be our own, but we can't let emotions get in the way where we are now, and we've carried him for too long. We need to sell, which would be good for our transfer activity moving forward.
I think he actually buckles under the pressure of competition. I love him but surely having Duran snapping at your heels should drive you to a higher level, not just hiding within yourself.
Watkins himself isn't a problem though, he's one of the best strikers in the world currently despite being only an average finisher for a top level striker. If we can't make a team work around him, that's not his fault.
Watkins situation, this argument that if you haven’t played professionally you can’t criticise is ridiculous. You can still judge a players level vs others and whether a chance should have been finished. If we are to go on and challenge for a title one day we will need a striker who scores most serious chances. A player who blows hot and cold but still contributes to the team won’t cut it at the pointy end, chances have to go in. Doesn’t mean Watkins isn’t a very good player or that we aren’t lucky to have him. Facts are if we played a striker who converted more chances that the team creates we would be advancing further up the table and deeper into tournaments
Ifs and buts all over the place.....the truth is Watkins is a quality striker, no stiker converts all their chances. The notion that Duran can convert more is pure conjecture.
@michaelmcgrath6054 nah duran would convert more but we would make fewer chances if duran was our number 9 because watkins is a more complete player who will also assist goals. So it's swings and roundabouts either way!
@@somedude1666 take great teams of the past like Utd or whatever with someone like Ruud, the main strikers job is to put it in the back of the net. The team needs to be able to create the striker his chances and not rely on him to make his own
Pete. As always your match summary was spot on. All the issues I had in my mind you brought up. Rogers second half performance. I was screaming at the TV to get him off. Every one loves Mings, but that pass in that position was always going to create a problem for us. Set pieces. Not only poor quality but where has the imagination gone. Thanks again for your detail.
Buendia was our best player for about 60 minutes. If we keep him in the squad i think we can use him but we really need malen on that right hand side instead of bailey now. If malen played that game we wouldnt have lost in my opinion. Bailey is going to keep stinking it up on the right and we will continue to not convert territory to goals in every game.
I hope Buendia doesn’t leave - He reminds me of Hutton - despite their flaws they always look like they are trying really hard in every game. I want Jonathan David to be a Villan so so much. Ever since Unai came I’ve been hoping and every transfer window closes and I 😭. I think he would really excel under Unai.
Trossard situation, flag came up after the shot. Linesman waited so if the ball went in it would have been offside and a VAR check. Good work from linesman.
Pete, you never liked Durán and anyone can tell. It was Emery's mistake to start Watkins over Durán and at 55' to try experimenting with both of them when it is obvious that this have not been trained enough to be tested in a Champions league game. If true that we won't be able to keep both longer than summer, then the one who we should sell is Watkins while still have some significant value in the market.
As you said, there’s no sugar coating this performance. I was texting with a mate back in the UK on WhatsApp as we do every game and we both couldn’t believe we were as bad second half as we were the first. The fact that Monaco were in a bad run, had conceded 6 in their last two UCL games and had lost to the team bottom of Ligue 1 on the weekend just added even more to the frustration. They really were there for the taking and it’s been a recurring thing when we have a chance to take advantage of a situation, we come up short every time. We have a good squad but the injuries to key players are once again having the detrimental effect you would expect when missing those types of players. Still, we go again on Sunday and need to see a big reaction from them. UTMV 🥃
When you watch the other games in the CL you fully realise that our beloved Villa are far, far, far, from where they need to be, it's still too early for the finished product. Unai can clearly see what is needed, we need new players with leadership, fight, and dogged determination to win. I love the Villa, and we have punched above our weight, so I continue to enjoy the new experience.
Well, not really too far. Even one more point would make us favourites to be in the top 8, which is way more than we could have expected. We may not have the squad to win it, but compete, yes we can.
I was there and the 2nd half was absolutely atrocious... non the less I kept on singing, and we all know Rogers was terrible but can't play awesome every match! UTV
We dominated the game despite the fact that we played with 10 men as Leon Bailey was rubbish. Watkins wasn't clinical and we missed Onana and McGinn. Hopefully we will make the top 8 if we beat Celtic and Atalanta draw or lose at Catalonia.
I think we need to remember how many critical goals and key assists we get from watkins. Too many fans talk like he is useless, but he makes chances and stretches defences, Duran is great but has struggled to create or make an impact in games too. Bailey deserves criticism but I think Watkins has plenty of excuse passes still in the bank.
Poliver1980 can’t agree there mate, yes Duran is a talent but if we sell Watkins in place of him as soon as some “big” team comes in for him he would drop us like the proverbial hot spud and where would we be, and to be honest all this hype surrounding him gets up my nose UTV
I love how furious Emery was in the interview, rare that a manager matches the fan emotion but he must have torn a few players apart in the dressing room surely. We are still carrying passengers in most games, sometimes physically but usually mentally. Concentration and decision making
hi Pete, obvious disappointment, and very confused by the mentality of our players? they seem to have a very high standard and a disastrous standard with nothing in between. im not going to have a go at individual players that is not my style, but as a team we are clearly missing something i dont know if its skills, tactical awareness or just passion for our beloved club, we are still in the hunt for top eight and have to be thankful for that, up the villa buddy.
I just saw a team that were fatigued and maybe emotionally exhausted after the Arsenal game. More non starters like Buendia in that team, and I think we win that game at a canter while resting some players for West Ham
Told Ya"ll! Watkins missed another absolute Sitter! He misses too many easy chances when he has more time! We need a real top Elite Striker now of we are going to push on and win a Trophy! Osihmen, Vhalovic etc 29 yo Watkins has been great, but he's not only played, he's going backwards, and has crumbled under Dhuran pressure! Basically Ollie is TOO nice and not a killer elite striker. He's 1 in 4, we need 1 in 2.5 chance striker now! 🤨
One thing Carlos offered was his long passes without them both we are too predictable and quite passive compared to the gun hoe team of early last season. We've gone from Lions to domestic cats
Pete, your enthusiasm regardless of the result is always super high and engaging, I praise your work sir. UTMV
Buendia did more than ramsays done in the last 2 years !!
Totally agree with this. Ramsey takes too long to get match fit... every time he's injured. He may be our own, but we can't let emotions get in the way where we are now, and we've carried him for too long. We need to sell, which would be good for our transfer activity moving forward.
@kevchilton908 Exactly as soon as he gets fit he gets injured again. I don't know about one of our own he's more like woman's own !!
Good Analysis Pete, I'm getting sick of us leaking early goals.
Watkins didn't work with Ings either. And he don't work with Duran, so maybe the problem is with Watkins.
I think he actually buckles under the pressure of competition. I love him but surely having Duran snapping at your heels should drive you to a higher level, not just hiding within yourself.
Watkins himself isn't a problem though, he's one of the best strikers in the world currently despite being only an average finisher for a top level striker. If we can't make a team work around him, that's not his fault.
@Brainly-Brian watkins played his role well when duran came on though. Duran was the poorer player
Watkins situation, this argument that if you haven’t played professionally you can’t criticise is ridiculous. You can still judge a players level vs others and whether a chance should have been finished. If we are to go on and challenge for a title one day we will need a striker who scores most serious chances. A player who blows hot and cold but still contributes to the team won’t cut it at the pointy end, chances have to go in. Doesn’t mean Watkins isn’t a very good player or that we aren’t lucky to have him. Facts are if we played a striker who converted more chances that the team creates we would be advancing further up the table and deeper into tournaments
Ifs and buts all over the place.....the truth is Watkins is a quality striker, no stiker converts all their chances. The notion that Duran can convert more is pure conjecture.
@michaelmcgrath6054 nah duran would convert more but we would make fewer chances if duran was our number 9 because watkins is a more complete player who will also assist goals. So it's swings and roundabouts either way!
@@somedude1666 take great teams of the past like Utd or whatever with someone like Ruud, the main strikers job is to put it in the back of the net. The team needs to be able to create the striker his chances and not rely on him to make his own
@@michaelmcgrath6054 Watkins is currently missing more chances than any other striker.
Can't wait for Malen to get on the pitch , its like having a new sports car in the garage waiting to be driven.
Pete. As always your match summary was spot on. All the issues I had in my mind you brought up. Rogers second half performance. I was screaming at the TV to get him off. Every one loves Mings, but that pass in that position was always going to create a problem for us.
Set pieces. Not only poor quality but where has the imagination gone. Thanks again for your detail.
Mings has cost us 6pts after picking ball up in Belgium
Buendia was our best player for about 60 minutes. If we keep him in the squad i think we can use him but we really need malen on that right hand side instead of bailey now. If malen played that game we wouldnt have lost in my opinion. Bailey is going to keep stinking it up on the right and we will continue to not convert territory to goals in every game.
Another fantastic show Pete, keep up the hard work, It's such a great show you put out
You said Emi can’t pick a pass .. and then 5 mins later , Emi found Watkins with a sublime pass. 🤔🤔🤔, which is it Pete?
I to was very disappointed now knowing Rogers was ill before the game and was still played.. should of been on the bench and not played.. 😤
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I hope Buendia doesn’t leave - He reminds me of Hutton - despite their flaws they always look like they are trying really hard in every game.
I want Jonathan David to be a Villan so so much. Ever since Unai came I’ve been hoping and every transfer window closes and I 😭. I think he would really excel under Unai.
Trossard situation, flag came up after the shot. Linesman waited so if the ball went in it would have been offside and a VAR check. Good work from linesman.
Pete, you never liked Durán and anyone can tell. It was Emery's mistake to start Watkins over Durán and at 55' to try experimenting with both of them when it is obvious that this have not been trained enough to be tested in a Champions league game. If true that we won't be able to keep both longer than summer, then the one who we should sell is Watkins while still have some significant value in the market.
As you said, there’s no sugar coating this performance. I was texting with a mate back in the UK on WhatsApp as we do every game and we both couldn’t believe we were as bad second half as we were the first. The fact that Monaco were in a bad run, had conceded 6 in their last two UCL games and had lost to the team bottom of Ligue 1 on the weekend just added even more to the frustration. They really were there for the taking and it’s been a recurring thing when we have a chance to take advantage of a situation, we come up short every time. We have a good squad but the injuries to key players are once again having the detrimental effect you would expect when missing those types of players. Still, we go again on Sunday and need to see a big reaction from them. UTMV 🥃
Shocking performance. Probably get knocked out in play offs.
When you watch the other games in the CL you fully realise that our beloved Villa are far, far, far, from where they need to be, it's still too early for the finished product. Unai can clearly see what is needed, we need new players with leadership, fight, and dogged determination to win. I love the Villa, and we have punched above our weight, so I continue to enjoy the new experience.
Well, not really too far. Even one more point would make us favourites to be in the top 8, which is way more than we could have expected. We may not have the squad to win it, but compete, yes we can.
Agreed bottom line we're NOT as good as we think we are
I was there and the 2nd half was absolutely atrocious... non the less I kept on singing, and we all know Rogers was terrible but can't play awesome every match!
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We dominated the game despite the fact that we played with 10 men as Leon Bailey was rubbish. Watkins wasn't clinical and we missed Onana and McGinn. Hopefully we will make the top 8 if we beat Celtic and Atalanta draw or lose at Catalonia.
Barcelona have already qualified so I would worry about what team they will field out.
Unacceptable performance pete, and as for bailey? Wheres the taxi? Im done with him....
He does seem to spend a lot of time lying on the floor, rolling around.
Unfortunately spot on Pete, lets hope we are all smiling this time next week. UTMV
I think we need to remember how many critical goals and key assists we get from watkins. Too many fans talk like he is useless, but he makes chances and stretches defences, Duran is great but has struggled to create or make an impact in games too. Bailey deserves criticism but I think Watkins has plenty of excuse passes still in the bank.
There's got to be another option otherwise they wouldn't have sold Carlos..!
Also I've said many times.. go for Jorrel Hato at Ajax..
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I think Watkins is the obvious one to sell. He's 30 next season, we would still get decent money for him and Duran is on the verge of taking his place
Poliver1980 can’t agree there mate, yes Duran is a talent but if we sell Watkins in place of him as soon as some “big” team comes in for him he would drop us like the proverbial hot spud and where would we be, and to be honest all this hype surrounding him gets up my nose UTV
This is my thinking,
See where we are at end of next season,
I love how furious Emery was in the interview, rare that a manager matches the fan emotion but he must have torn a few players apart in the dressing room surely. We are still carrying passengers in most games, sometimes physically but usually mentally. Concentration and decision making
The stadium looks like Ikea furniture.
Couldn't agree more on implications of top 8
We couldn’t finish our dinner….again. If I was in that situation I’d be a millionaire footballer expected to perform under pressure.
We want it , we need it 😳
rogers was substitute loads at boro, up n down
Hope we keep Buendia.
I'm disappointed with the performance Pete hopefully we can beat Celtic next week. UTV
that Bade staying so what now
Watkins has reached his ceiling, Duran is another level, a Real Madrid level potential.
No chance
He's a Balotelli at best; someone who is outdone by an inflated ego.
@Paul-od6pq Balotelli is better than Watkins still.
@@favellaer You're joking, I hope. A worse record and always moved on for disciplinary problems.
@@Paul-od6pq How many champions League, world Cup and euros games did Watkins play and goals score compared to Balotelli?
coffee? you should be drinking tea mate
hi Pete, obvious disappointment, and very confused by the mentality of our players? they seem to have a very high standard and a disastrous standard with nothing in between. im not going to have a go at individual players that is not my style, but as a team we are clearly missing something i dont know if its skills, tactical awareness or just passion for our beloved club, we are still in the hunt for top eight and have to be thankful for that, up the villa buddy.
I just saw a team that were fatigued and maybe emotionally exhausted after the Arsenal game. More non starters like Buendia in that team, and I think we win that game at a canter while resting some players for West Ham
Why do u think Bade is a "better" Player, Pete?
Told Ya"ll! Watkins missed another absolute Sitter! He misses too many easy chances when he has more time! We need a real top Elite Striker now of we are going to push on and win a Trophy! Osihmen, Vhalovic etc 29 yo Watkins has been great, but he's not only played, he's going backwards, and has crumbled under Dhuran pressure! Basically Ollie is TOO nice and not a killer elite striker. He's 1 in 4, we need 1 in 2.5 chance striker now! 🤨
Mings distribution and passing is very poor, it isnt going to improve eurher. Big problem im afraid.
One thing Carlos offered was his long passes without them both we are too predictable and quite passive compared to the gun hoe team of early last season. We've gone from Lions to domestic cats
Passive walking football seems to be emerys new style, he was happy with first 70miniuts
We miss luzis
No we don't miss Luiz at all his form tailed off big time last season to preoccupied with his girlfriend
Is Watkins your love child ? You never criticise him though he deserves it yet you’ll happily have a go at Duran . Watkins out