Badger Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Excellent news, proven scorer,and it appears a bargain price. Just hope he stays fit, and we don't have months of waiting for him to get fit to play. Shame the deal wasn't done 10 days earlier, we might still be in the Cup. Heard this just now in the car on Talksport. Amazing price but expect his wages are high so that will balance out. Hope we keep Pelle. It will be good to have more options up top. Agree, I hope Pelle stays until the summer, although if we could use him in negotiations with Juventus for the midfield player we were linked with for a deal sooner, then fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 I've not seen a lot of him at QPR, so I will reserve judgement as to how he will fit in to our side and how he will help make us better. Singing strikers doesn't always add goals. You have to supply the chances, especially if they are goal hangers. What I can say is that I just can't get that Swindon game out of my mind. He destroyed us that night and because of that and his location I always thought that we'd somehow try to get him here at SMS, but of course our finances and situation never made it possible and I suspect there's no one at the club now that was there then anyway. What I saw then was that he has a touch of arrogance and nastiness that the top level players need. He also was real confidence in his own ability and is a clinical finisher. The fee looks small, just as the Cylne money was, but that 4.5 year deal at gods know what wages will be a millstone round neck if we somehow went down. But that's the non stop gamble of the prem and were not going down anyway. Great to sign an English player with something to prove... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5string Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Pleased with this signing. Different style of striker to the ones we have - variety creates balance. As mentioned earlier, front line of Tadic, Pelle, Austin, Mane would be exciting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batman Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 No. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 16 January, 2016 Author Share Posted 16 January, 2016 AUDIO: Ralph Krueger on Charlie Austin and the January window - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Arguably the best finisher in the Premier League. This is an unbelievable signing and just what we need. He is a really strong lad probably his previous life as a hod carrier. I saw him recently playing for QPR and scoring two different goals both taken under pressure, however it was his constant movement away from markers and into dangerous positions that impressed me more than the goals themselves. He is always taking the runs to get on the end of moves that others don't do and what we have missed for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Arguably the best finisher in the Premier League. This is an unbelievable signing and just what we need. He is a really strong lad probably his previous life as a hod carrier. I saw him recently playing for QPR and scoring two different goals both taken under pressure, however it was his constant movement away from markers and into dangerous positions that impressed me more than the goals themselves. He is always taking the runs to get on the end of moves that others don't do and what we have missed for years. Should work with tadic then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 16 January, 2016 Author Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Here are his first 100 professional goals, scored for Swindon Town, Burnley and Queens Park Rangers up until May 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 I'm very wary of this signing. He didn't have the best goal scoring record at Hungerford. Tread with caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Arguably the best finisher in the Premier League. This is an unbelievable signing and just what we need. He is a really strong lad probably his previous life as a hod carrier. I saw him recently playing for QPR and scoring two different goals both taken under pressure, however it was his constant movement away from markers and into dangerous positions that impressed me more than the goals themselves. He is always taking the runs to get on the end of moves that others don't do and what we have missed for years. Agree with this, here's his Prem goals last year in a poor QPR side, complete striker. If he gets near this form we've got hell of a bargain - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Excellent signing for us and one I really didn't expect us to make. Good times. Should give the crowd a real lift too so hopefully another 3 points this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Jim Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Super news and an absolute bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallBoy Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 I know these compilations can be misleading but what I like is that he scores all kind of goals. He clearly has a goalscorers instinct. I know this is a different subject but Ralph Kruegers interview above was not exactly reassuring that nobody would leave in this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 AUDIO: Ralph Krueger on Charlie Austin and the January window - Interesting interview. Probably worthy of a thread in its own right (will probably get buried in here ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Long to liverpool could be a possibility. Hope we dont lose anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 I have been critical about the club recently,but this is a great signing. I know that he is injury prone but IMO worth the risk. If we can get 2-3 seasons from him then he is an absolute bargain. Certainly cheered me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjosaint Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 2yrs then on to liverhampton for 25m lol, anyway nows lets have a dabble for Zitech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints Fan Dan Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Wow, what a coup! Real chuffed about this, was thinking last night as I was drifting off to sleep about how the club banked over the return of Rodriguez a little too much. Also, his goal against us last season was one of my favourites, so now I have more reason to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WealdSaint Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Got to say the thought of Austin, Mane & Long as a front 3 does sound rather good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 I'm very wary of this signing. He didn't have the best goal scoring record at Hungerford. Tread with caution. To be fair he was never going to be the most prolific shooter there . Sorry, bad taste but had to be said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Ralph on Austin... Fits our current needs Been on our radar by a few months. Lots of info on him by our recruiting team Been wanting to enhance the number of English players he is yet to reach his prime has huge hunger to reach his best and has huge desire to play for national side He was our No.1 target for this window and ticks every box we want players who want to grow with the club a lot of player we signed have been under 24 years old and now right to bring in a player his age we believe he will push us up the league conversations with the manager are regular and nothing has changed the plans we have here are big but it has been tough recently depth of the squad is really important, it cost us dearly this time last year we expect to finish top half of the league but you never know we are now pleased with the depth of the squad and have good options it would be ideal to keep everyone from now it stands today that no one will leave but we can never say never we need to re-group and nothing is a given this window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Here are his first 100 professional goals, scored for Swindon Town, Burnley and Queens Park Rangers up until May 2014. Scored a lot AGAINST us lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Seems such an obvious fit for us that he must end up being a flop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 He stands at nearly 6ft 3 Charlie Charlie He will take us to the champions league Charlie Charlie ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 I'm very wary of this signing. He didn't have the best goal scoring record at Hungerford. Tread with caution.Burn before reading eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Absolutely buzzing! Great bit of business, welcome on board Charlie son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 MLT is absolutely delighted with this signing on Soccer Sat. Thinks though, this will mean Pelle will eventually leave as they both cant really play together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 I like this. Club playing their cards close to their chest and getting a proven scorer, who scores on instinct, to bolster a team that gets loads of balls into the area but fails at the last third. Not only that, he'll be kean to get back on Roys register so I feel he'll turn thsi around and work his balls of if he gets the service to secure his palce in the England team. Well done all at the club. Also Ron and Ralph have said one in, none out, (according to Solent). Or will they make some more sneaky peeky signings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintedwill Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Don't be surprised if Jack Stephens goes to QPR on loan now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 To be fair he was never going to be the most prolific shooter there . Sorry, bad taste but had to be said. Droll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adysaint Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 My bro is a QPR fan so I watch QPR any chance I get. It's a great signing - and he's fantastic in the air as well, which he doesn't always get credit for. Just DON'T let him near the penalties. He cost QPR a lot of points last season in missed pens. Usually in tight games at 0-0 or 0-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Just DON'T let him near the penalties. He cost QPR a lot of points last season in missed pens. Usually in tight games at 0-0 or 0-1. Not to worry. I think JWP has put in a pretty strong claim to be our regular penalty taker today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Pleased with this piece of business. I was in the home dug out he scored four past my Wessex League side on a pitch behind a secondary school with a stand of 100 seats and around 30 people in attendance. Eight years or so later, he's now lining up as a Saints striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Exactly what we need, a real goal machine. Can't believe the club got him for £4M, an absolute steal from our rivals. Chuffed to bits about this one, should be able to start picking up a lot more points now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Guy must have been drooling this afternoon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Very pleased with this signing - he was the scourge of us for a few years! Seems like a bargain too at £4m. Agree with Ralph too in that it's good to get more English players in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSaint Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Any fan pictures of him at St. Marys today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/12103614/Shrewd-Southampton-show-serious-intent-with-signing-of-Charlie-Austin.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 £80k a week. Nice work if you can get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC Coming exclusively to http://youtube.com/southamptonfc at 7.30pm GMT: @chazaustin9's first interview as a #SaintsFC player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 80K a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Sounds like he must have said, I will only sign for Southampton this window. Otherwise I will wait and become a free agent in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 80K a week? Because he 'only' cost £4m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 He's got cold eyes. Like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Because he 'only' cost £4m Probably double the "fee" we received from Liverpool for Caulker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Probably double the "fee" we received from Liverpool for Caulker. why would we receive a fee for a player that was never ours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 why would we receive a fee for a player that was never ours? I don't know Batman, I am more interested in whether we should still dress up as clowns in protest to how the club is run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 why would we receive a fee for a player that was never ours? Because we paid a loan fee for the season. I think Guan hinted we may use to pay off Gaston Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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