Fulford
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Dalian Atkinson is the quickest player I've ever seen at Villa Park.
Dalian was extremely fast.
Dalian Atkinson is the quickest player I've ever seen at Villa Park.
Will he ever achieve 20 goals a season ? Possibly but he needs to improve. He wasn't fit going into the season, then the baby came along. Hoping for a better season in 22/23
Dalian was extremely fast.
In fairness one thing that stood out to me in the Man City game was referenced by others.
When Ollie did take control (and I'd say he should've done above a 50% chance), he had no one to lay off to other than going really deep and whilst he waited for an option, he then lost the ball.
We had forward runners and support mostly on total 50/50's or times where I'd be amazed if he got control or got the flick on.
It's still something he needs to improve on yes, but he's also taking a fair bit of stick when he's given no support.
I never actually thought he was that fast - he was just powerful when he wanted to be with a very short distance sprint advantage.
And because he’s clearly finished at this levelHe was taken off because he's 36 and not a CB and Stones is , not because Watkins was too fast for him .
Obviously I'm not a fan so I'm hoping it is just that - we need a proper/dominant spine in the team and it would be embarrassing/costly to head that spine with Watkins up front, he's just not good enough for a top 8 team IMO.
I would take almost any decent offer for him if we think we've got someone obviously better lined up - if it pays for Suarez to come in for a year or two then that's the very definition of uninspiring > inspiring.
We need a catalyst - Kamara isn't it and neither is Coutinho - Suarez in front of Buendia would have my eyes on stalks and would likely be the biggest statement of intent the club has ever made.
Dalian was extremely fast.
The problem with Watkins is his scoring ratio to chances created. With the opportunities Watkins has had this year he should be on 20+ goals per season.25 goals over 2 seasons, when the 2nd of those seasons was pants by everyone and some Villa fans want to get rid?
Another striker would be good, but at the expense of Ings not Watkins.
As for the aging Suarez do me a favour. I thought we were building for the future and not providing a retirement home and a last big payday for the likes of Suarez to go alongside Young.
Bloody hell we need to sign that player