pluto Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 High wages you have to counter in the low transfer fee and then the whole package looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 (edited) I'm very wary of this signing. He didn't have the best goal scoring record at Hungerford. Tread with caution. Scored non for Thatcham Town! (made zero appearances for them though) Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2006–2007 Kintbury Rangers 27 (20) 2007–2008 Hungerford Town 30 (5) 2008 Thatcham Town 0 (0) 2008–2009 Poole Town 42 (48 2009–2011 Swindon Town 54 (31) 2011–2013 Burnley 82 (41) 2013–2016 Queens Park Rangers 82 (45) Pretty good record for a crock it has to be said! Edited 17 January, 2016 by Saint Without a Halo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gis Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 So, great signing on the face of it. Perhaps a naive question, but what happens if Austin's knee is really shot and he breaks down at some point and is unable to see out his contract ? Is there insurance that would pay out, will the outstanding period just be cancelled, or are Saints committed to pay for the remainder of his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 He's been given the number 3:16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cool Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Four million pounds is approximately 6 million dollars. Made me think of an old TV show about a guy called Austin with injury problems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Four million pounds is approximately 6 million dollars. Made me think of an old TV show about a guy called Austin with injury problems... you mean after he's properly "Saints fit " we look forward to watching " Bionic Charlie " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkadill Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 I heard he is on 100k a month hence the 4 million price tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 I heard he is on 100k a month hence the 4 million price tag. Can't see him being on that much tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 So, great signing on the face of it. Perhaps a naive question, but what happens if Austin's knee is really shot and he breaks down at some point and is unable to see out his contract ? Is there insurance that would pay out, will the outstanding period just be cancelled, or are Saints committed to pay for the remainder of his contract. You would need to read Charlie's contract and Saints insurance policies to answer that! I suspect Charlie gets paid hence one of the attractions is the security a four and a half year contract offers him ands Saints have insured a breakdown (although given his risk and history this could be costly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 I heard he is on 100k a month hence the 4 million price tag. That's £25k a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 That's £25k a week. Bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 So, great signing on the face of it. Perhaps a naive question, but what happens if Austin's knee is really shot and he breaks down at some point and is unable to see out his contract ? Is there insurance that would pay out, will the outstanding period just be cancelled, or are Saints committed to pay for the remainder of his contract. I don't know if it's still the same, but Burley once told me that Saints players weren't insured at the time. Premiums would be far too expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Really excited by this one. Could be a phenomenal bargain (yes, really Porn Kings)... Also enjoyed reading the reactions of fans of other clubs here (apologies if already posted somewhere): http://talksport.com/football/charlie-austin-southampton-chelsea-manchester-united-and-tottenham-fans-react-saints-ps4m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 (edited) Another plus side is we could quite easily field 5 English players regularly 7 British (n irish) with Davis and Long , I like that! Edited 17 January, 2016 by simo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Another plus side is we could quite easily field 5 English players regularly 7 British with Davis and Long , I like that! Long??? Wash your mouth out immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Another plus side is we could quite easily field 5 English players regularly 7 British with Davis and Long , I like that! people have been killed for this sort of stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Long is from the British Isles, so geographically he is British Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Haha no it doesn't go down too well sometimes does it ! I'll amend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Long is from the British Isles, so geographically he is British Oh Trousers! Shall we discuss Boxing Day as well [emoji848] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Long is from the British Isles, so geographically he is British Well if we are going to be pedantic, then, no, those from RoI are not British even though they come from the British Isles. To be British, as I am sure you know, you have to come from Great Britain (which excludes Northern Ireland as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Well if we are going to be pedantic, then, no, those from RoI are not British even though they come from the British Isles. To be British, as I am sure you know, you have to come from Great Britain (which excludes Northern Ireland as well). I've extracted my tongue from my cheek now... (p.s. if the UK withdraws from the European Union, will I still be European?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35339614 Garth Crooks seems to think that because we have signed CA, Mané is leaving... However it looks like manager Ronald Koeman has bowled himself into a selection nightmare. With Shane Long in good form, Graziano Pelle still to return and Dusan Tadic and Ward-Prowse scoring goals, it will be very interesting to see where he plays new signing Charlie Austin. Austin can score goals but not without a particular type of service. The other players mentioned have more than goals to their repertoire - so it looks like Sadio Mane could be on his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Shall we discuss Boxing Day as well [emoji848] There's no point discussing matters of fact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35339614 Garth Crooks seems to think that because we have signed CA, Mané is leaving... I pay more attention to what my dog says, and he doesn't speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Shearer and Sinclair on MOTD 2 very complimentary at Southampton for managing to sign Austin for just £4 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35339614 Garth Crooks seems to think that because we have signed CA, Mané is leaving... That logic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 I pay more attention to what my dog says, and he doesn't speak. He is just an odd pundit. It is almost like he is just having a laugh and seeing how weird he can be. But he is serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35339614 Garth Crooks seems to think That was where you lost me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickylambert Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Interview with Jack from QPR's official "Fan-Site" The Blue & The White. About Austins injury record amongst others. Subscribe! http://www.ohwhenthesaints.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Now that the dust has settled.....a few people on here have mentioned the "Keegan Reaction " (although it was over 35 years ago), many older fans will recall the euphoria and reaction....where they were and....when they heard of Saints signing Kevin Keegan. (Then England captain and twice Euro footballer of the Year). Of course, Charlie Austin is no Kevin Keegan, but as a player who always seemed to score whenever his club(s) played against us, he did stand out as a " winner ". He was (in some terms)..last season's Jamie Vardy. HDAJF...QPR and it wasn't hardly his fault that they were relegated, his personal goal tally was very impressive. When nearly all Saints fans agreed that " another striker " was our one real requirement, I think perhaps many of us have given up the hope of signing Charlie, but now he's on the bus we can wait for him to become " 100% Saints fit " and hopefully see him scoring bucketloads of goals, this time - in a Saints shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Interview with Jack from QPR's official "Fan-Site" The Blue & The White. About Austins injury record amongst others. Subscribe! http://www.ohwhenthesaints.org Quite a pleasant read for a change.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Idiot journo Matt Lloyd in the Mirror writes Swansea missed out on Austin who went from QPR to rivala BOURNEMOUTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Looks like we're doing the "sign players now for wages which look big now but will look small when the new TV deal kicks in", I'm all for that. Also a useful addition now many more sides are going with 2 up top again, as well as just having a few weeks of playing without Pelle, compared to previous occasions where he was linked when he'd have been a Pelle replacement and we'd have had to use one or the other, or played him as an AM. Great value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 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 I do wish you'd pay attention. There are a few teams in the Prem playing 2 up top to counter others' overly-defensive tactics (defensive tactics including 4-2-3-1) - we could play Austin up top on his own, alongside Pelle or Long, in a front 3, or as part of an attacking 4, if we wanted. Pelle could feature alongside Austin in about half of those formations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 FWIW I have assumed that our flexibility on the Caulker relocation helped close the Austin one, not least because we might have only paid the reported £4m because we were owed 6 months loan fee for Caulker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 FWIW I have assumed that our flexibility on the Caulker relocation helped close the Austin one, not least because we might have only paid the reported £4m because we were owed 6 months loan fee for Caulker. I would agree with this. Even if you take into account the suggestion that Austin wanted to move back to the South coast and wanted to stay in the Premier League that left just two clubs that he could join. But waiting until the summer still made it possible for him to go elsewhere if someone chucked silly money at him so to take him now for £4m and for part of that £4m (and his wages) to be covered via not only recovering 6 months of loan fee but also suggestions that Liverpool paid us extra to make it happen and recover 6 months of wages with that bomb scare Caulker gone then it is fantastic business and I bet the club can't believe their luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickylambert Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/charlie-austin-rejected-leicester-offer-for-firstteam-place-at-southampton-a3158931.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/charlie-austin-rejected-leicester-offer-for-firstteam-place-at-southampton-a3158931.html So Austin is on 11 goals with just one more premiership game left to play, it's a no brainer he won't get on the pitch if it will cost us £500,000? unless of course we can take a higher spot in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 So Austin is on 11 goals with just one more premiership game left to play, it's a no brainer he won't get on the pitch if it will cost us £500,000? unless of course we can take a higher spot in the league. It doesn't say whether that's 12 goals all season or just from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 (edited) It doesn't say whether that's 12 goals all season or just from now on. Would be odd if it was 12 for the season given he has 10 already in all comps. Edited 18 January, 2016 by VectisSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Would be delighted if he scores 12 goals in the 16 games remaining, but can't see it. Obviously QPR will be thinking he is fairly fit and match ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Great signing, and even if he is on £80k a week, well worth it at the fee. My take:- http://georgeweahscousin.com/charlie-austin-signs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35339614 Garth Crooks seems to think that because we have signed CA, Mané is leaving... I agree with him. Now JWP is banging them in, we probably have too many proven goalscorers. Speaking of which, Fonte and Martina have both scored goals this season too, so we may as well sell Long and Pelle too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 18 January, 2016 Author Share Posted 18 January, 2016 @SouthamptonFC: We followed @chazaustin9 today as he trained with #SaintsFC for the first time. More photos and video to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Sweepstake for when Koeman says, "Its a good player, a scoring player"...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Would be delighted if he scores 12 goals in the 16 games remaining, but can't see it. Obviously QPR will be thinking he is fairly fit and match ready. You're optimistic. That equal to 28 league goals in a season, not many do that. If he gets between 7 or 8 it'd be a decent return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Talk Sport mooting the idea 'is Charlie Austin unambitious for going to Saints' which in its own right is a bloody cheek, then even more preposterous they claim that if he had gone to Frenchcastle he could have become a 'goal God'. Maybe CA is showing ambition because he wants to be in a team that is in the Premier League next season as opposed to the Championship !! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorer saint Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Think crooks comments show how little he knows about saints . Sure mane will be gone in summer . Perhaps we wouldn't of gone for Austin if JRod was fit or was coming back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakkoUK Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Don't think I have been this excited to see a player we have just signed to be playing in the red and white. Something about this signing just seems too perfect. If Rodriguez comes back from his injury and starts firing also, we have a heck of a team on our hands. Strange how everything can change in a couple days, really optimistic about this season now. Just shows how close the bar is from relegation threat to even threatening the top this season, only a few games in it to sway the difference! Hopefully we'll see him come off the bench to play against Manchester United this weekend coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Think crooks comments show how little he knows Fixed it for you [emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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