Ollie Watkins and Erling Haaland (Photo by Matthew Lewis, Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Former Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey has made the rather bold claim that Ollie Watkins is better than Manchester City star player Erling Haaland. Watkins has been a key performer for this increasingly impressive Unai Emery side, and he’s also had some big…
Alan Shearer believes Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins will be ‘absolutely raging’ at Lee Carsley’s decision not to start him for England against Greece. England were without record goalscorer and captain Harry Kane for the Nations League clash at Wembley due to injury. But rather than replace Kane with Watkins or Dominic Solanke, interim boss…
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United had the option to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and other proven forwards in summer 2023, but decided to focus on Rasmus Hojlund as their priority instead. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Romano confirmed the reports about Man Utd…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag reportedly elected to sanction the signing of Rasmus Hojlund at the expense of landing Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins, who was available for transfer. United brought in Hojlund from Serie A outfit Atalanta in the summer of 2023, in a deal worth around £72m. The Red Devils needed a…
England’s semi-final hero Ollie Watkins has stated that the Three Lions are not concerned with how they win or score, in response to King Charles’ message to the team. Watkins sealed the victory against the Netherlands in the semi-final with a last-minute goal after coming off the bench in the final ten minutes of the…
Ollie Watkins admitted he never thought he would play for England at a European Championships following his last minute winner against the Netherlands. How to buy tickets for England vs Spain Watkins has had to bide his time in Germany and hasn’t been handed many opportunities by Southgate, but he delivered in the best way…
Aston Villa talisman Ollie Watkins has praised Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo after training with him in the England camp. Mainoo was a bright spot for United amidst a challenging 2023/24 season. Since breaking into the team in November after a long-term injury, Mainoo secured his place in Erik ten Hag’s squad. The teenager quickly…
Despite qualifying for the Champions League for the first time since the 1980s, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery could face a challenging summer. According to sources familiar with the situation at the club, up to four key players from the first team could be on their way out. Ollie Watkins, recently called up to the…
An elite producer over the course of the 2023 season, where does Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II stand in the 2025 NFL Draft with his scouting report? How does Gordon rise above in what should be a stacked RB class? Ollie Gordon II’s Draft Profile and Measurements Height: 6’2″ Weight: 215 pounds Position:…
Photo: Brooklyn Nets/X Brooklyn Nets interim head coach Kevin Ollie commended rookie Noah Clowney’s exceptional rim protection without fouling in the recent game against the Toronto Raptors. Clowney showcased his defensive prowess with 7 blocks and an overall solid performance. (via Brooklyn Nets): “He plays without fouling, it’s amazing how he does it and we’ve…
