Ollie Watkins

[Blade56]

Getting serious now. My Wendy mate's just spotted him in the Copthorne (not sure why he was there). Looks well happy to meet CW.

Nah that’s how photoshop should be done originaltrueblade

 

[Blade58]

No

sorry that’s bollox and I refuse to believe it unless we hear it from Banana

 

[Guesty]

To be grudgingly fair, we do know that the release clause talk was made-up nonsense.

 

[8lade]

Getting serious now. My Wendy mate's just spotted him in the Copthorne (not sure why he was there). Looks well happy to meet CW.

That's Retsos you fools.

 

[Heffernans tache]

It's weird mate. Just realised he's got the same agent as Sander Berge as well! What's that all about?

That might be to do with the fact Watkins head has replaced Berges in a crude photoshop
He's Villa bound.

 

[hull-Blade]

Bananarama and “no bids” Les are sure to keep us itk anytime soon

 

[Reyt Then]

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[Davalon]

To be grudgingly fair, we do know that the release clause talk was made-up nonsense.

Thought it existed but got removed last year

 

[Yellarbellyblade]

Thought it existed but got removed last year

If it has surely we will be priced out of him in a bidding war

 

[Guesty]

Thought it existed but got removed last year

Yes, that's my understanding too, I meant that the BBC etc. reports that it had been activated were nonsense.

 

[Harrisblade]

If it has surely we will be priced out of him in a bidding war

We would have anyway - unless no other team offered more than £18m

 

[Yellarbellyblade]

We would have anyway - unless no other team offered more than £18m

True to an extent but if the clause was £18m they would have had to accept it. The issue would then have been wages etc. That’s where we may have fallen

 

[BanderSerge]

Owt above £10m and it’s a no from me. Got stung with Robinson at £8m and they’re both similar.

 

[Yellarbellyblade]

Owt above £10m and it’s a no from me. Got stung with Robinson at £8m and they’re both similar.

Watkins has scored way more goals than Robinson so not quite a fair comparison

 

[BanderSerge]

Both started wide, both ended up down the middle, and Robinson would have ended up on 20 goals had he not missed 3.6 months of the season?

 

[Bladesman]

Both started wide, both ended up down the middle, and Robinson would have ended up on 20 goals had he not missed 3.6 months of the season?

I am sure Watkins played as a main striker when he was at Exeter. It was Business Model FC that started playing him out on the wing because they had Maupay up front.

 

[Joshp]

I am sure Watkins played as a main striker when he was at Exeter. It was Business Model FC that started playing him out on the wing because they had Maupay up front.

He played in midfield (central) then later attacking midfield role for Exeter. Very versatile attacker.

 

[Fulwood Blade]

Business Model FC

lol

UTB

 

[Fulwood Blade]

He fits the Wilder model - young, fit, hungry and still something to prove.

Depends on the price - we're presently on a sort of around £20m signings.

We NEED someone up top and he's played down the middle all season for brentford

UTB

 

[Rapturian]

Nah that’s how photoshop should be done originaltrueblade

Where's this "photo shop"? Is it in Crystal Peaks? Might have to call in at some point. Will I need a mask do you think?

 

[Yoonited]

Billy stuck a feckin sock on his hand to celebrate!


Who did? Not mind reader, this is Watkins thread, is it him or Brewster?

Wasn't that a nod to a wrestler?

 

[Banana]

Banana please comeback I want to know about the "no release clause" and what else is happening at the "top table" meetings. Have you received any bids for Maupay yet?

There's no release clause

 

[Kanye]

There's no release clause

Doesn't matter really, I expect he'll be sold either way.

Pity your lot didn't get promoted, or you'd have been able to keep your best players. Maybe next year?

 

[Banana]

Doesn't matter really, I expect he'll be sold either way.

I expect that you're correct.

 

[Kanye]

I expect that you're correct.

Still though, probabaly get £50m for him and Benrahma.

Praise be to the business model.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

I'd love to see Benrahma here, but it would mean a change in system - either reverting back to 3-4-1-2, or playing a 3-5-1-1 with Benrahma operating behind a lone striker.

 

[Blade56]

I'd love to see Benrahma here, but it would mean a change in system - either reverting back to 3-4-1-2, or playing a 3-5-1-1 with Benrahma operating behind a lone striker.

Nah, Benrahma is more sparkle than substance. Watkins would be good in SUFC PL System. Hard worker, skilled and eye for goal and assists.

But I’m leaving it to CW

 

[Niceguyeddie]

Don't think either Watkins or benrahama are anything other than decent championship players who on the evidence I've seen would be easily dealt with by premiere league defences

 

[LondonBlade89]

Don't think either Watkins or benrahama are anything other than decent championship players who on the evidence I've seen would be easily dealt with by premiere league defences

Well that’s that then.

 

[Broomhall Blade]

There's no release clause

Welcome back my friend, Any Bids ?