Saint_clark Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Barnard is going to court for a punch up... You think he is a tosser? We've all been in scraps when we've had a few too many to drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 We've all been in scraps when we've had a few too many to drink. And we have all reacted to opposing fans too I think Austin would be a superb signing.. He was excellent leading the line against charlton... And seems to score many goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 1: We need a striker, irrespective of Guly's form (He's a midfielder), Lambert's return to scoring form (which is still only 2 goals in God knows how long) and Barnard's availability (unless he gets banged up, which I hope he doesn't). Connolly would be a massive asset if he didn't spend so long in the treatment room, but we will need strength in depth in the run in for sure. 2: Austin is class, his goalscoring record speaks for itself. Irrespective of his non-league background, he can and will make it in a higher league, which will be perfect for us if we go up (or when we go up...). Antonio was non-League too and we were raving about him last season. 3: It shows our intent remains by buying the best players in this league. However: 4: He is a bit of a cockle and was giving it the biggun when Swindon beat us last year, I would however like to think the management could control him. It would be a fantastic signing if we could get him, but there are other options, so I won't be disheartened if this is all nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 as if we wouldnt be loving it if lambert celebrated in front of the swindon fans when he scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 he isn't aware of a bid from us and even if there was one he's more intereste din going to wigan, birmingham or qpr who have already had bids accepted 11.20 am - you post saying i know a friend of his ill get on it. 3 minutes later after contacting said friend, who in turn contacts austin, who then comes back to you with detail on where he is wanting to go you post a response . fishy?> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Dont think he adds anything that Barny doesnt already offer - not saying he's a bad player but given the choice i'd prefer a striker/forward with genuine pace. Guly has worked well with lambert because he has been making runs behind the defence, even though guly is ultimately a deep lying AM. The ability to sucker teams on the counter will be a particular asset as we make up our lost away games. We cant sign everyone and in light of what we have and what we need, somebody like antonio would be much more useful to us than austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertsrightleg Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 11.20 am - you post saying i know a friend of his ill get on it. 3 minutes later after contacting said friend, who in turn contacts austin, who then comes back to you with detail on where he is wanting to go you post a response . fishy?> supposing i had rung said mate who is in regular contact with austin and didn't need to make another phone call. Believe what you want, i couldn't really care about pr1cks like you making assumptions for the sake of an argument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 We don't do ITK anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Maybe barny is going doooooown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbury Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 I've said it before and I'll say it again - Charlie Austin is a c*nt of the highest order. Having said that I wouldnt say no to him coming here. He clearly is a natural finisher capable of getting goals at any level he plays. Reckon he'll go to a championship club though... 31 goals in 50 games for a player who was playing in the Wessex league at the start of last year - incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Can someone tell me why some consider Austin to be of bad character? Is it just because he celebrates a few of his goals in front of opposition supporters? I couldn't give a ****.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Maybe barny is going doooooown Wouldn't be a surprise to me, from what I've heard he is in a bit of bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 I've said it before and I'll say it again - Charlie Austin is a c*nt of the highest order. Just spoken to Charlie and he says whilst he respects your point of view he has to take issue with it as he is not a etc., etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 I'm sure we've had plenty of players at the club over the years who've been thought of as '****'s' or whatever, by some people. As far as I'm concerned, the main relationships that matter would be between said player and his manager and teammates. I employ some people who I don't particularly get on with personally, for one reason or another. But we respect each others ability to do our jobs, they work hard and deliver the goods. That's what they are paid for, everyone is happy. There will be other people who get on well with those people, and others I get on well with. I'm sure there are plenty of people who know or who've met Austin who think he's a good bloke. I will trust Adkins' judgement on any player he sees fit to sign (or release for that matter, a la Puncheon)... mind you, that all being said I can't see Austin coming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Barnard is going to court for a punch up... You think he is a tosser? would if it was me he punched! (is he going to court?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 And we have all reacted to opposing fans too I think Austin would be a superb signing.. He was excellent leading the line against charlton... And seems to score many goals point was he didn't react, there was no stick, not really much atmosphere, think most would not have known who he was! He scored and randomly ran to saints fans (Chapel!) and went off on one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 supposing i had rung said mate who is in regular contact with austin and didn't need to make another phone call. Believe what you want, i couldn't really care about pr1cks like you making assumptions for the sake of an argumentdon't worry IMO what you say is sound. The 3 clubs mentioned who have bids accepted would be the ones most likely to need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 and btw - would be happy if we signed him (don't think we will or particularly need him as priority) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Regardless of whether he actually signs, if we are genuinely in for him, then it is a fantatsic show of intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Regardless of whether he actually signs, if we are genuinely in for him, then it is a fantatsic show of intent. Absolutely right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNeil90 Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 point was he didn't react, there was no stick, not really much atmosphere, think most would not have known who he was! He scored and randomly ran to saints fans (Chapel!) and went off on one! The Northam sang 'Charlie Austin what a w*nker' on a few occasions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 this was the first tie - JPT home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNeil90 Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 this was the first tie - JPT home That is the game I went to mate. I live in Sheffield so couldnt make the league game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 ok. Didn't notice any stick before with gesture - and he ran to family centre to do it! 30 goals in 50 games is more important though, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 he isn't aware of a bid from us and even if there was one he's more intereste din going to wigan, birmingham or qpr who have already had bids accepted Hopefully he will want to stay down south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 supposing i had rung said mate who is in regular contact with austin and didn't need to make another phone call. Believe what you want, i couldn't really care about pr1cks like you making assumptions for the sake of an argument Is this the same mate of yours that is in contact with AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 or Brighton http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?191154-Charlie-austin& reading some of the Brighton fans comments..I wonder which planet they are on, let alone which league they are leading ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 reading some of the Brighton fans comments..I wonder which planet they are on, let alone which league they are leading ???? I wonder if they said the same on their forum about some of the crazy posts on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 supposing i had rung said mate who is in regular contact with austin and didn't need to make another phone call. Believe what you want, i couldn't really care about pr1cks like you making assumptions for the sake of an argumentPerhaps you really are Lamberts right leg? do you have any inside info on Lamberts recent lack of form, being so attached to him perhaps you could enlighten us all? Sorry but you also claim to have sources close to Lallana, what are you? player? agent? coach? or just a walter mitty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Hopefully he will want to stay down south. Swindon is pretty much the same time from Southampton as Birmingham or Loftus Road. Unless he has a family still living in Poole, I doubt that will be a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbury Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Unless he has a family still living in Poole, I doubt that will be a factor. His family did live in Poole when he first moved to Swindon... Not sure if this is still the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Swindon is pretty much the same time from Southampton as Birmingham or Loftus Road. Unless he has a family still living in Poole, I doubt that will be a factor. His family are from Hungerford, near Newbury. Which would make Saints nearer than both Birmingham and QPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 ok. Didn't notice any stick before with gesture - and he ran to family centre to do it! I'm sure he looked on our official website before the game to make sure he knew where the family centre was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 maybe the guy who revels in calling opposing fans ******s is not too worried if he can no longer live with his mum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 I'm sure he looked on our official website before the game to make sure he knew where the family centre was! meant it wasn't the normal thing of running to fans taunting him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 player plays well. scores goals. clubs want him. rumours abound. saints fans wonder if one of the clubs is us. get excited. post discussion board about how we're 'closing in' on said player. fan texts player's mate. publishes it. it's inconclusive anyway. other bigger clubs swooping in. rumour fizzling out. Just thought I'd post a summary to save everybody else time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Samuel Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 From what I've heard in the pubs in Hungerford Austin has his sights set on Championship (definitely not Reading though, apparently they treated him badly when he was in their academy). A close friend of his told me he probably wouldn't sign for a club in the same division as Swindon. When I spoke to this bloke just before Christmas he seemed to think Celtic were the most likely destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigchrisy Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 1. If the club can convince him we are going up then we should be as much of an attraction as current Championship clubs? 2. As for the attitude issues...if what has been said is true, then I have full faith in Adkins and the management to put him in his place. 3. Can't see that in a million years Cortese would allow us to sign a player with attitude issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 he isn't aware of a bid from us and even if there was one he's more intereste din going to wigan, birmingham or qpr who have already had bids accepted Doubt this one has any legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 If PL clubs are after him, we can forget it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west saint Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 why do we need another forward it strikes me the ones we have already seem to be doing a pretty good job.If anything we could do with one more quality midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 why do we need another forward it strikes me the ones we have already seem to be doing a pretty good job.If anything we could do with one more quality midfielder. because we have a pretty poor shots/goals ratio...yes we have got a few goals lately..but another brentford could happen where we only get a a couple of chances... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 why do we need another forward it strikes me the ones we have already seem to be doing a pretty good job.If anything we could do with one more quality midfielder. Because Lambert isn't the goal machine he was last season, Guly's loan has expired, Connolly is injury prone and Barnard might go to jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 The rumour mill is now in full swing just received this ... "via a mate who knows someone at the club" "Saints have had a £1.5m bid for Swindon Town's Charlie Austin accepted, but the fee could rise to £2m if we get promoted this year." My opinion: Cant verify this just passing on...it doesnt mean he is coming here as could be a number of clubs bidding and Austin will go where he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Because Lambert isn't the goal machine he was last season, Guly's loan has expired, Connolly is injury prone and Barnard might go to jail. Not yet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 If Austin signs for us that is great. And if he chooses to go elsewhere, he must be a total muppet....and we don't need any of those. So either way we win !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 Not yet!! I thought yesterday was his last game on loan, we now either buy him, extend the loan, or he goes back. It may be that Adkins thinks Austin will be better value than Guly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 I thought yesterday was his last game on loan, we now either buy him, extend the loan, or he goes back. It may be that Adkins thinks Austin will be better value than Guly. No his loan doesnt expire until the 23rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 His family are from Hungerford, near Newbury. Which would make Saints nearer than both Birmingham and QPR I think this is a good point. There are not many clubs he could go to if he wants to stay in Hungerford. Saints, Reading, Bournemouth or Oxford. Logically he would probably choose Reading of these but I believe he is a Swindon fan as well as a Swindon player and therefore maybe wouldn't play for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkySaint Posted 4 January, 2011 Share Posted 4 January, 2011 player plays well. scores goals. clubs want him. rumours abound. saints fans wonder if one of the clubs is us. get excited. post discussion board about how we're 'closing in' on said player. fan texts player's mate. publishes it. it's inconclusive anyway. other bigger clubs swooping in. rumour fizzling out. Just thought I'd post a summary to save everybody else time. We are one of the teams after Beckham. This is from a solid gold source that is 100% correct, 50% of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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