Port Said Red Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 OK. Not a complete performance by any means, but some signs of why LJ wanted him here today. 1st half his best contributions were defensively, he covered for Hunt well at times, but he looked lacking in confidence going forward. The goal was a really good finish, for a player in his situation it wouldn't have been a surprise if he had snatched at it, but he took his time and picked his spot. After that and until he wa subbed he looked so much better, and started taking people on. Let's hope this is the start of something for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Personally I thought he was poor again, apart from the goal, which was a great team goal struggling to see what he brings to the side? Not a bashing by all means and hope he comes good but would much rather play O’Dowda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Congratulations Marley Watkins on your first of many Bristol City goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Apart from the goal he was off the pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Gives us physicality but has the touch of an amateur player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Looks like a striker playing out wide, prefer O'Dowda to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 23 minutes ago, BCFC11 said: Personally I thought he was poor again, apart from the goal, which was a great team goal struggling to see what he brings to the side? Not a bashing by all means and hope he comes good but would much rather play O’Dowda. Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 A goal, set up by a good cross and Taylor’s good chest down. Apart from that nothing special defensively or attacking, and a bit slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJS Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Can’t say I was impressed. Looks very average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Reminds me of Stephen Pearson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 THREAD DRIFT. Which of Dickens novels did Marley Watkins appear in?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 I think he’s extremely poor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Makes some good runs and moves positively, but his second touch always seems to have to be tackle or a block as his first touch is a few yards too heavy. Looks like he'll be a useful squad player but O'Dowda and then Adelekun would be preferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Was worth a gamble at a million quid. Might need more time to settle but looks miles off the pace at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Well it wouldn't be OTIB if there wasn't one player to slag off even when we've won well. Well played, Marley congrats on the goal too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Thanks, Pongo. Is that ACTUAL size? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Well it wouldn't be OTIB if there wasn't one player to slag off even when we've won well. Well played, Marley congrats on the goal too A forum is a place where things are discussed. Saying you think a player is poor is a perfectly acceptable discussion point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, ... said: THREAD DRIFT. Which of Dickens novels did Marley Watkins appear in?? Hard Times ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 20 minutes ago, pongo88 said: A forum is a place where things are discussed. Saying you think a player is poor is a perfectly acceptable discussion point. No problem. My problem is with people who make up their minds they're not going like someone in advance, and this is what is happening with this guy. Listen, I don't think he has been amazing.. but he scored and I congratulated him. Feel free to do the same for LJ for the impressive win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 I think the Norwich fans were right. Yes right place, right time and good finish apart from that awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Hard Times ? Strange, because Darrell Clarke doesn't sound that Dickensian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 I thought he was poor first half but improved in the second. The goal will no doubt do him a world of good, as others have said he could easily have snatched at it. If he had missed it his confidence would have been destroyed and that would do no-one any good. I think there is a player in there but he seems to be trying a bit too hard at times and it`s not coming off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 24 minutes ago, ... said: THREAD DRIFT. Which of Dickens novels did Marley Watkins appear in?? Let's put it this way, his first touch is worse than Oliver Twist's as a pickpocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Watch his interview. He still believes he isn't quite up to speed. He was visibly annoyed at his own play during the game. But yes, his touch is heavy and he's not a huge threat at the minute. The only way for him to get through that is to play though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Let's put it this way, his first touch is worse than Oliver Twist's as a pickpocket. So what the dickens is he doing in the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 30 minutes ago, ... said: THREAD DRIFT. Which of Dickens novels did Marley Watkins appear in?? Noddy goes to Playland ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Marmite player it would seem but lots are judging without really allowing enough time to taste !! Obviously doing it in training, LJ seems to want to start him so I’m going to give him a fair crack before judging. Very composed finish to a great move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs20ciderarmy Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Ran he’s socks off, put a massive shift in and scored a goal!! Well done Mr Watkins... sometimes a performance like that is way more important than showing all the skills etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Neo said: Marmite player it would seem but lots are judging without really allowing enough time to taste !! Obviously doing it in training, LJ seems to want to start him so I’m going to give him a fair crack before judging. Very composed finish to a great move. Disagree with the highlighted portion, people are merely posting on performance and today he scored which is good, but overall his performance was poor along with his other performances, that is my assessment. A incredibly poor first touch and once more I have to say that he doesn't look fully match fit/up to speed for championship level (as opposed to injured). I certainly expect and hope there is far more to his game than we have seen thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Yes as poor as his touch was at times and he isn’t the best on the ball, you can’t question his commitment. He was brought in to let Brownhill stay central. I’ve posted in the ratings thread he is probably a bit unlucky Eliasson has come into his own. His workrate is refreshing and despite how I feel about his dribbling and touch I think he is a good finisher. Today showed that and can see it when he is having shooting practice. He will be frustrating at times but he is a necessary buy for us imo. Vital Brownhill stays central and Watkins allows for an injury or two even before we need to look at moving Brownhill again. If you focus on his weaknesses he will be poor. Wasn’t thrilled with him today but don’t think it was a coincidence Hunt had his best game with watkins in front of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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