Saints foreva Posted 25 January, 2011 Share Posted 25 January, 2011 I highly doubt we're even in for Austin, this thread is pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 January, 2011 Share Posted 25 January, 2011 Shouldn't Adkins have been at the Blackpool vs Man Utd game to look over our next opponents...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 25 January, 2011 Share Posted 25 January, 2011 Shouldn't Adkins have been at the Blackpool vs Man Utd game to look over our next opponents...? Not when he can record it and watch it back on TV later. Long way up to Blackpool.....we aren't made of money you know :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 25 January, 2011 Share Posted 25 January, 2011 Shouldn't Adkins have been at the Blackpool vs Man Utd game to look over our next opponents...? Maybe he was watching Jennnings, not Austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 25 January, 2011 Share Posted 25 January, 2011 Jennings has been at Everton's training ground at points during this week, I reckon he'll end up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 25 January, 2011 Share Posted 25 January, 2011 Wiltshire Radio commentators gave a list of visiting managers and scouts attending the match (honestly! It was during half time waffle). And they specifically mentioned Nigel Adkins as being there. No wind up; no lies - just reporting what was on the radio this evening. p.s. Austin missed a penalty he was probably watching Tranmeres Ian Thomas Moore, he'd make a great "cover" player and ideal fifth choice striker in case everyone else is injured. Just the sort of player we need on our books. Memo to Nigel Adkins. Always best to do your research on the opposition before you play them not after they've beaten you. Learn this and you'll go far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 He will be going to Blackpool, pretty much confirmed by the Swindon manager tonight The boss provided supporters with an update on the future of the 17-goal striker, who has been the subject of much transfer speculation over recent days. "There is one offer which is getting fairly close, which is Blackpool. "Charlie is still our player and until I am told different he will be in the team." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Reaper Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6702104,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 He will be going to Blackpool, pretty much confirmed by the Swindon manager tonight The boss provided supporters with an update on the future of the 17-goal striker, who has been the subject of much transfer speculation over recent days. "There is one offer which is getting fairly close, which is Blackpool. "Charlie is still our player and until I am told different he will be in the team." I hope he does go to Blackpool, or Burnley I still think that Mackail-Smith is the much better All-Round Player I doubt if Fry will sell though, as the Posh are in the Top Six, and therefore a close challenger to Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwiz Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Wiltshire Radio commentators gave a list of visiting managers and scouts attending the match (honestly! It was during half time waffle). And they specifically mentioned Nigel Adkins as being there. No wind up; no lies - just reporting what was on the radio this evening. p.s. Austin missed a penalty I can back this up as I was listening to second half on saints player due to the fact I had money on STFC in an accer & that was the final piece of the £million(!) win. Bar.stards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 from 606 comment by STFC69 (U14334950) posted 1 Hour Ago his last game last night will be signing for you tomorrow. Adkins at the game last night. not sour grapes at all on my part but i just want him out now he has been a disgrace in the last few weeks because the club didnt tell him about the Hull offer. Was just strolling about last night having said that he is still a greta player but he has caused alot of disruption at our club in the last few weeks and it needs to end. He will be a great player for saints and you will love him but its a pity he had to go about ending his time with us in the manner he has. leaves a bad taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 If true, if he in fact has that sort of attitude, them I for one vote no NC, let the West country gob have him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 (edited) Doh, wrong thread. Edited 26 January, 2011 by SuperSAINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 He will be going to Blackpool, pretty much confirmed by the Swindon manager tonight The boss provided supporters with an update on the future of the 17-goal striker, who has been the subject of much transfer speculation over recent days. "There is one offer which is getting fairly close, which is Blackpool. "Charlie is still our player and until I am told different he will be in the team." Not confirmed really, just saying that Blackpool are the closest club to meeting their valuation of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Not confirmed really, just saying that Blackpool are the closest club to meeting their valuation of him. They can afford a million pounds then? I wonder if they'll get anywhere near that for Puncheon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 I've got a contact with someone fairly high up on the Swindon board and I have been reliably informed we have had a bid accepted for Charlie Austin. Don't have any further details or how much the fee is etc. 5 days left ..and closing .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Samuel Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 from 606 comment by STFC69 (U14334950) posted 1 Hour Ago his last game last night will be signing for you tomorrow. Adkins at the game last night. not sour grapes at all on my part but i just want him out now he has been a disgrace in the last few weeks because the club didnt tell him about the Hull offer. Was just strolling about last night having said that he is still a greta player but he has caused alot of disruption at our club in the last few weeks and it needs to end. He will be a great player for saints and you will love him but its a pity he had to go about ending his time with us in the manner he has. leaves a bad taste. That sounds exactly like the Charlie Austin I went to school with for five years, big gamble signing him, I can tell you now he won't like sitting on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Forever Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 All signings are a gamble so what is new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Samuel Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 True, I just have particular reservations about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Has anyone yet mentioned that he's got something like five kids from five different mothers? On and off the pitch this lad does score, you can't argue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Samuel Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Has anyone yet mentioned that he's got something like five kids from five different mothers? On and off the pitch this lad does score, you can't argue with that. Theres a different rumour about him going around Hungerford pubs every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musesaint Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Since we have apparently been "closing in" on Austin since the start of the transfer window and it's now almost one month, 575 posts and 12 pages later .....is anyone starting to realise it's all been a load of shi**te?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 starting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strover Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Apparently he's gone up to SMS for a medical. Another one. Problem is he now has leg injuries from 78 consecutive reflex tests and radiation sickness from the same amount of x-rays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Theres a different rumour about him going around Hungerford pubs every week. Probably the most accurate shooter from Hungerford since Michael Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Apparently he's gone up to SMS for a medical. Another one. Problem is he now has leg injuries from 78 consecutive reflex tests and radiation sickness from the same amount of x-rays. He could be the best striker at the club,bar none, if he did not spend all his time having medicals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Probably the most accurate shooter from Hungerford since Michael Ryan. Oh god lord....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Probably the most accurate shooter from Hungerford since Michael Ryan. Frankie Boyle would be proud of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethallee Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 This is most pointless thread ever. Austin wasn't joining us a month a go and is not going to join now. Close thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan17 Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 That sounds exactly like the Charlie Austin I went to school with for five years, big gamble signing him, I can tell you now he won't like sitting on the bench. Well he won't have to like sitting on our bench, cos we aint signing him ffs......... this thread is nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 How much money have we wasted on giving him medicals and travelling expenses FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madruss Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 How much money have we wasted on giving him medicals and travelling expenses FFS It's ok, didn't you read earlier on the thread - Connolly and Holmes are going the other way! We'll save a fortune on medical costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strover Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Oh the plus front he has made really good friends with Lee Holmes and David Connelly which should help him settle in at the club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strover Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Darn you jumped in before me and ruined my hilarious jape.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strover Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 ...the expenses aren't too bad because apparently he's been car-sharing with Martin O'Neil who is travelling back and forth trying to unload his house he bought in Winchester a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobbster Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Hes going to Blackpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madruss Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Darn you jumped in before me and ruined my hilarious jape.... Apologies, although I think our hilarious japes complimented each other. I'd even go so far as to say the combined japes were greater than the sum of their parts. I can only hope Charlie Austin himself is reading and laughing along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 This is most pointless thread ever. Austin wasn't joining us a month a go and is not going to join now. Close thread. Why do people seem to think we have no chance of signing him? The only reported bid in is from Blackpool who I agree are a premier league side which woud be a major attraction. However think about it, they are possibly going to lose thier best player (adam) which will have a major effect on the side. they are only 6 points above the relegation spots. an injury or two and adam leaving could see them freefall. Austin would also be unlikely to get a starting spot so will play from the bench certainly until next season. They have a fairly well publicised wage structure which we can compete with. Charlie Adam as thier best player is reputedly on 10k per week and they wont pay him any more than that. what would they play young austin? 5k maybe? Austin is a young lad and it is big decision to move so far north away from friends and family. Would you really move to blackpool if you can get similar money at a club with plenty of ambition and potential? Now looking at Saints we can offer decent money, we have better facilities, we have a story to sell to him and we are close to home making it eaiser to settle. Finally he is going to get more games here whilst developing his talents. Im not saying we are nailed on to sign him but with a bit of vision its not to hard to see its a possibility. Imo fonte was a more unlikely signing based on his age and ability at the time. So sure we probably wont get him but all these glib comments asking for the thread to be closed and mocking people for being stupid are a little harsh. This is a forum designed for people to discuss a common interest and maybe find a little entertainment. FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 There is no real reasons why Saints shouldnt be able to land Charlie Austin, other players have joined the club based on the chairman & Manager's vision for the club. He is a local lad and we are abig club who can afford £2 million, and we could offer Wotton and Connolly in exchange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 we could offer Wotton Yeah, but it's got to be a fair exchange.... come on now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Has agreed terms with Celtic if the dodgy Twitter is to be believed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 I heard Unite, Unison and the GMB have signed him , they are needing a decent striker to fight The council cuts in southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Has agreed terms with Celtic if the dodgy Twitter is to be believed. He hasnt got a twitter account as stated on STFC 606 board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 There is no real reasons why Saints shouldnt be able to land Charlie Austin, other players have joined the club based on the chairman & Manager's vision for the club. He is a local lad and we are abig club who can afford £2 million, and we could offer Wotton and Connolly in exchange Based on what? Since Fonte we've not made any big money signings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 Based on what? Since Fonte we've not made any big money signings... I doubt we paid peanuts for Guly, even if it is an undisclosed fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 just netted well over a million with the Man Utd game gate receipts and TV revenue, and dont think the club are exactly skint. Doubt if Chaplow and Guly aint come here cheap and Lallana's new deal wont have been cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 just netted well over a million with the Man Utd game gate receipts and TV revenue, and dont think the club are exactly skint. Doubt if Chaplow and Guly aint come here cheap and Lallana's new deal wont have been cheap Not skint no but we are spending significantly less than we were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 just netted well over a million with the Man Utd game gate receipts and TV revenue, and dont think the club are exactly skint. Doubt if Chaplow and Guly aint come here cheap and Lallana's new deal wont have been cheap by that logic we could have spent all our budget already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 I doubt we paid peanuts for Guly, even if it is an undisclosed fee. I'm sure £800k was mentioned when we first brought him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 January, 2011 Share Posted 26 January, 2011 (edited) Not skint no but we are spending significantly less than we were. Are we? So you know how much Guly and Chaplow cost for both their loans and transfers and how large Lallana's signing on fee and agent fees were? Summer 2009 until November 2009 Lambert Hammond Jaidi Connolly Harding Papa Waigo (on loan) Antonio (on loan) January 2010 Fonte Barnard Puncheon Seaborne Otsemobor Summer 2010 Richardson cost £450k Dickson cost £225k Butterfield (Signing on fees and agents fees for a free transfer) Winter 2010/2011 - Plans for multi million training ground, probably costing close to £8 million. - Guly (would have been a significant loan fee and transfer fee) - Lallana (new contract, signing on fee, agent fee) - Chaplow - N'Guessan on loan Still 5 days of window left... Edited 26 January, 2011 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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