[Football] Ollie Watkins

[blockhseagull]

It's £18m as it is a non-promotion release clause [BBC].

Don't agree on your view on Watkins. Do agree about Henry. Looks quality.

That ‘clause’ already been reported by the local Brentford journo as untrue.

Not sure I have a massive view on Watkins he obviously is very good in a side that creates a lot but unsure if the £25m price tag is worth it for us currently.

But yes Henry on the other side to Lamptey would be a huge step in the right direction.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

I don't kw much about the lad but based on that highlights video he's a penalty box predator. Seeing as wasted plenty of good chances last year it seems to me that someone who is in the right place at the right time and can finish a move is someone we could do with.

Is there anything else to his game? Pace? Creativity? Can he play as a target man, hold the ball up if needed?

 

[Beanstalk]

That ‘clause’ already been reported by the local Brentford journo as untrue.

Not sure I have a massive view on Watkins he obviously is very good in a side that creates a lot but unsure if the £25m price tag is worth it for us currently.

But yes Henry on the other side to Lamptey would be a huge step in the right direction.

Both the BBC and John Percy at the Telegraph reporting it as true...

I think £18m for a 24 year-old striker who is firing in the Championship is a steal. I think £25m is probably the going rate.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

Another Ollie, McBurnie, cost Sheffield Utd £17.5m, rising to £20m, at the age of 23 after 22 goals in the championship. A lot of similarities there.

 

[blockhseagull]

Both the BBC and John Percy at the Telegraph reporting it as true...

I think £18m for a 24 year-old striker who is firing in the Championship is a steal. I think £25m is probably the going rate.

Brentford have made it clear they want ‘full market value’ for Watkins

 

[Peter Grummit]

I don't kw much about the lad but based on that highlights video he's a penalty box predator. Seeing as wasted plenty of good chances last year it seems to me that someone who is in the right place at the right time and can finish a move is someone we could do with.

Is there anything else to his game? Pace? Creativity? Can he play as a target man, hold the ball up if needed?

Great attitude, works back very hard when needed to. Important factor if playing in a 2 up front system. Holds the ball up well too.

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[b.w.2.]

Brentford have made it clear they want ‘full market value’ for Watkins

Not if there is a release clause ...


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[blockhseagull]

Not if there is a release clause ...


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I think that’s the point

Brentford saying that would be pretty foolish if there was one.

So if they are being open saying they want market value I can only assume there isn’t one ?

 

[Silverhatch]

Watkins looks like he has a bit of Zamora and Murray in his makeup.Young and improving.

 

[Change at Barnham]

If Brighton signed Watkins it would be interesting to see how they set up.
He was used as a wide player when he played in the same side as Maupay.

 

[forumwayseagull]

Watkins looks like he has a bit of Zamora and Murray in his makeup.Young and improving.

If that is the case we should really be all over this one..

 

[Machiavelli]

I don't kw much about the lad but based on that highlights video he's a penalty box predator. Seeing as wasted plenty of good chances last year it seems to me that someone who is in the right place at the right time and can finish a move is someone we could do with.

Is there anything else to his game? Pace? Creativity? Can he play as a target man, hold the ball up if needed?

I've seen Brentford's last two games and kept my eye out on him. His quick, and his work rate is impressive, both of which stand out more than his ability to hold the ball up, which was good, but nothing more than that. Seems to have a good attitude. All of that sounds like the kind of signing we go for. We shall see.

 

[Beanstalk]

If Brighton signed Watkins it would be interesting to see how they set up.
He was used as a wide player when he played in the same side as Maupay.

Implication in Naylor's Tifo collaboration article this morning was that we'd be looking to line up with 2 strikers next term...

 

[Wardy's twin]

maybe they would do watkins + cash for Murray?

 

[saafend_seagull]

Naylor confirms we are interested. Would say he’s a shoe in for West Ham if moyes wasn’t their manager.

Also no relegation clause so 25m.

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[saafend_seagull]

Another Ollie, McBurnie, cost Sheffield Utd £17.5m, rising to £20m, at the age of 23 after 22 goals in the championship. A lot of similarities there.

Except mcburnie is about 4 inches taller?


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[blue-shifted]

Implication in Naylor's Tifo collaboration article this morning was that we'd be looking to line up with 2 strikers next term...

I agree this seems likely. Much of our best football has been two up front.

Our last game was 3-4-1-2. I think this will be our default and predominant (though far from sole) formation next season.

 

[Sheebo]

I agree this seems likely. Much of our best football has been two up front.

Our last game was 3-4-1-2. I think this will be our default and predominant (though far from sole) formation next season.

Agreed. Like your analogy as I’d have called it 3-5-2 or 5-3-2 but yours makes sense. Lallana or Mac as the 1. Maupay and Connolly or new striker up tops. Only position missing is LWB. We need one like Lamps!

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

Except mcburnie is about 4 inches taller?


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Indeed, so should cost more than Watkins if price is proportional to height

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Except mcburnie is about 4 inches taller?


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And an awful lot slower than Watkins.