manina-pub Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wow-qpr-linked-return-charlie-11750249 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Oh, not another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Fire sale.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Wouldn't be the worst news, as long as we bring someone else in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Can't see it happening - particularly on loan to QPR. Selling him for £20m to Everton - not sure i would be all that fussed if it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 I wouldn't be surprised after pre-season - watching him chase(and failing) a full back all the way to half way line and get abysmal service he must be sooo p1ssed off especially with this formation we are now playing. Charlie is a box predator to not play him there is a waste of his talents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/news/43525/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 I wouldn't be surprised after pre-season - watching him chase(and failing) a full back all the way to half way line and get abysmal service he must be sooo p1ssed off especially with this formation we are now playing. Charlie is a box predator to not play him there is a waste of his talents. Yep agree with that, he's a box goalscorer but this system is the end of his time here. What with Pelle gone, Jay half the player he was we are in dire straights up front, hopefully they get someone in who fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Wouldn't be the worst news, as long as we bring someone else in. How often are we going to say this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 him going would be no stranger than him coming, but maybe its just his agent trying to squeeze a new deal from Saints. Good luck with that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 (edited) As ineffective as he's been since joining (Man Utd Away being the exception) he's still an attacking option to have. Without him, we'll be - well.... Edited 15 August, 2016 by SO16_Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 If he does go it will confirm what I have been saying for ages. We are getting another striker in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 There is no way Austin will go to Everton, his family is settled down South. I think everyone can ignore this rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Hopefully we'll take the same position with Koeman as we did with Poch i.e. we will sell no players to you, unless the player has wound down their contract to the final year. This business of using the media to unsettle our players does not get less irritating with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Not sure if there is any truth to this, but it would actually make sense from a pure playing point of view. The new scheme by Puel does not favor players like Austin, Pelle, Carroll, etc. He is an "around the box" goal scorer, not a midfielder who plays striker in a wide open concept. In a normal 4-4-2 he would score a lot of goals, IMO 10+ for sure in the PL. Give him service anywhere near the box and he will get it on goal. If thats the style then he would be a great pickup. I am sure he's not happy sitting and feels like he could play. Even here he has scored goals when healthy, this preseason I think him and Redmond tied for the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Not sure we should be letting him go just yet. If he's not playing and still doesn't fit the system in January, then look at it then, but we're too short of numbers as it is in attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Also the QPR thing could certainly be real. They are 2-0 and think they have a real shot at getting back up. His style fits them perfectly, and of course they love him there. It would actually be a very good fit. Not sure about Everton yet but RK was the coach who brought him here. If Puel was the coach last year I don't think Austin would be the type of player he would buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 One more thought and then I'll shut up. Perhaps there was a lot more to the fact that Austin played in the U-23 game last week vs QPR than we thought. Maybe it was a showcase of sorts, where he certainly did excel. There is no doubt the guy can score in this league given the right formation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Not sure if anything is in this but recollect saying to my lad at the final whistle on Saturday that Charlie Austin walked straight off the pitch without hanging around to shake hands or applaud the crowd like the remainder of the team. Maybe that is his style or perhaps there is truth in the rumour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 One more thought and then I'll shut up. Perhaps there was a lot more to the fact that Austin played in the U-23 game last week vs QPR than we thought. Maybe it was a showcase of sorts, where he certainly did excel. There is no doubt the guy can score in this league given the right formation. He's still an excellent striker who cost 4m plus potentially high wages. He's 26, and was incredible in the year that QPR went down. There is nothing to not like about having a player like this on our books. Whether or not he wants to go is irrelevant, in my opinion we should be doing everything to keep him, including altering the formation so he can be as good as he was for QPR. I don't understand why you would force a system that favours Long/Redmond or who knows else, instead of playing to Charlie's strengths. I was ecstatic when he game, I would be very concerned if he leaves. Not because we're losing that potential, but because it seems the wrong approach to take by Puel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Wouldn't be the worst news, as long as we bring someone else in. The Southampton way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 This is bad news as we won't bring anyone in. Has to stay as he's the best hope we've got for scoring any goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 The Southampton way interestingly, The Southampton Way, hasn't yet been trademarked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 He's still an excellent striker who cost 4m plus potentially high wages. He's 26, and was incredible in the year that QPR went down. There is nothing to not like about having a player like this on our books. Whether or not he wants to go is irrelevant, in my opinion we should be doing everything to keep him, including altering the formation so he can be as good as he was for QPR. I don't understand why you would force a system that favours Long/Redmond or who knows else, instead of playing to Charlie's strengths. I was ecstatic when he game, I would be very concerned if he leaves. Not because we're losing that potential, but because it seems the wrong approach to take by Puel. played correctly in the right formation charlie would net between 15/18 goals this year in the formation we play now he may just as well pack his bags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 I can't imagine selling him, as we seem to be short on options. Long seems to roll around on the pitch wincing in pain 2 to 3 times a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicBoom Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Talking of the U23's I saw the Liverpool game and noticed Ings was upfront for them. Wonder what the future holds for him. Injury has prevented him from getting much game time at Anfield but he's a decent player and now fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 interestingly, The Southampton Way, hasn't yet been trademarked Because its not unique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Talking of the U23's I saw the Liverpool game and noticed Ings was upfront for them. Wonder what the future holds for him. Injury has prevented him from getting much game time at Anfield but he's a decent player and now fit. Just working his way back to first team fitness I imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 WTF is going on? Puel's breath must be REALLY bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Talking of the U23's I saw the Liverpool game and noticed Ings was upfront for them. Wonder what the future holds for him. Injury has prevented him from getting much game time at Anfield but he's a decent player and now fit. There seems to be some pace and power up front in the U23s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Maybe his knee is slowing him down and we wasted £4m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Maybe Puel doesn't want him. Sell him for £15m and bring in someone else. Keep that black box churning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 He's a very good finisher, but how many teams play with a striker that does that and nothing else? I can't see him going though and a great option off the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Just for grins I went to an Everton fan site and found them talking about it too. Here's a gem from one of the posts: "My best mate works with Austin's ex mrs husband. They have a child together so has to be notified if he changes clubs etc. Everton have been in contact apparently. I'm no ITK but information I've been told." If you believe this then there is some basis to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Would have thought with the Europa league coming up etc etc Austin would have been an absolutely must to hold onto - if he leaves I will be very disappointed, we were crying out for a "fox-in-the-box" finisher last year and he has hardly had a chance. What with the Fonte situation, bad body language by several on Saturday and now this I am starting to become a little concerned. The Board have made few mistakes in the last few years so we must keep the faith but you can't help wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Just for grins I went to an Everton fan site and found them talking about it too. Here's a gem from one of the posts: "My best mate works with Austin's ex mrs husband. They have a child together so has to be notified if he changes clubs etc. Everton have been in contact apparently. I'm no ITK but information I've been told." If you believe this then there is some basis to this. This is bound to be true! Apart from Austin has only one child (daughter) with his current wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBenali Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 This is bound to be true! Apart from Austin has only one child (daughter) with his current wife He has got another child from before he met his wife....however I still don't believe a word that the Toffee has said. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Believe all the rumours, is the SWF way Lap it up lads, lap it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 He has got another child from before he met his wife....however I still don't believe a word that the Toffee has said. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm pretty sure the step dad works at Sun seeker in Poole . He defo has another child . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboysaint Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 It is time we started unsettling a few players - how about an offer for Zaha or Bourinho? We need a much bigger squad otherwise we are going to struggle in the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboysaint Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 I agree but we don't seem to be active in the transfer window - I would have expected a few French stars coming our way. Maybe our manager is not a big enough name1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Maybe Austin just hasn't impressed? Everyone goes on about his QPR record but it was a while ago now and only one season. He looked a bit overweight on Saturday, certainly seemed very slow relative to long and redmond. If Puel doesn't rate him then there's little point having him. But we loaned out gallagher too so must be planning signings. THIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 It does make sense to move on a forward that's not too reliable fitness wise IF we are going to bring in a quality forward who costs a stack and we are expecting to be first choice up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 It does make sense to move on a forward that's not too reliable fitness wise IF we are going to bring in a quality forward who costs a stack and we are expecting to be first choice up front. Maybe but not when you have sold your 2 best forwards already we need strength and depth for all the games we have. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Because its not unique Really? Which other teams play The Southampton Way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 If we were to sell him, it would at least pretty much guarantee another forward signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 Really? Which other teams play The Southampton Way? Barcelona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 I was okay with Puel saying we didn't need another striker. I took that as he was confident Austin and Rodriguez were going to make the grade this season. This Austin story concerns me. Hope you guys are right that actually he has a big name lined up, And I don't mean Adebayo Akinfenwa, or Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce. Not a long name as such. A 25 goal a season man, please, that can slot right in. I was expecting French .... so Giroud maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 It's getting to the point where we need to have a serious conversation about whether Les Reed has a compulsive selling disorder and if we can get some help for him. Although I believe the disorder is characterised by distress or impairment which doesn't add up because it appears on the face of it that the board get a lot of pleasure from the incessant sale of our prized assets. As fans perhaps we could organise an intervention or a crowdfunding campaign for treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 No contact from any club over Austin, nor would the club welcome it according to the Echo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now