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Saint Charlie!!!

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by saintrichie123, Jan 15, 2016.

  1. I Sorry I Ruined The Party

    I Sorry I Ruined The Party Well-Known Member

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    Weren't you just complaining about how people always dismiss the negative?
     
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  2. Beef

    Beef Well-Known Member

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    He hasn't had issues with partying etc for ages. He has settled down and become a level headed guy. It just seems crazy running him down before he has even stepped on a pitch. This isn't anything to do with what I said. I was getting at how positive things about the club are always believed were as negative ones aren't. This is your opinion about a guy that has scored where ever he has been.
     
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  3. Channonfodder

    Channonfodder Rebel without a clue.....

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    Does it help to remind everyone that he cost Saints a third of a "cant finish" Shane Long?
     
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  4. Schad

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    His Twitter account is comprised mostly of him dancing with his daughter. If nothing else, when combined with Long's singing, we're well on our way to having a traveling troupe of street performers.
     
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  5. VVD

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    That's just this season. Throughout his career I mean. Still excited about his signing though.
     
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  6. I Sorry I Ruined The Party

    I Sorry I Ruined The Party Well-Known Member

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    Which is exactly my point.

    Lol. Look fellas, I've just never liked Austin as much as others seem to. I can't change my mind about him and think he's awesome just because he signed for us.

    I'm no scout. I could be dead wrong about Austin. I'm wrong all the time. Plus, like I said before you can't argue with his scoring record. I think I said the same thing this summer-- that I did not like Austin that much for whatever reason, but he was an intriguing option.

    So, considering what he cost us I am happy to trust the Board on this. I feel like I am being positive. Despite the fact that I have some personal misgivings, this is a good deal and one which I understand.

    Everyone should be happy that even a guy who isn't that into Austin thinks this is a decent deal for us. And I seriously hope Austin scores 100 goals for us. I will be rooting for him.

    I feel like people think I'm doing the Tintin thing and projecting gloom and acting like I have the answers. I really don't. There are players I like and players I don't and sometimes I don't even know why it's a good thing no one listens because I would be terrible at running a club.
     
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  7. ----HistoryRepeating----

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    Gaston gone on Monday, perfect Jan so far. <magic>
     
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  8. AberdeenSaint

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    Big guy, football brain, takes a good penalty, natural finisher, started his career in the lower leagues - remind you of anyone ?
     
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  9. Beef

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    Austin is better.
     
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  10. AberdeenSaint

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    BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  11. ----HistoryRepeating----

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    Austin has time on his side, but Rickie has done far more. Couldn't possibly say Charlie is better at this stage.
     
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    He might not be the best striker in the world, but he's just about a perfect fit. Big, but mobile, a top finisher who also isn't afraid to pass the ball.

    We might still be in the market for a striker if we opt to move Pelle on this summer, but Austin will make us better.
     
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  13. Beef

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    Austin is a better goal scorer.
    Lambert holds the ball up better.

    Both are different types of players. But I have to admit to always liking Austin more.
     
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  14. tomw24

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    Austin is a more natural finisher. If he's fit he should definitely start at Old Trafford. Austin is exactly what we have been missing for years. With him, we could make a push for the European spots.
     
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    I think he'll fit in just fine, just find the comparisons a tad strange at this early stage.
     
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    It's like Austin is a unknown.
     
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  17. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace
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    Absolutely. I wanted us to buy him when we were in League One, and ever since.
     
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  18. Cowtownred

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    Austin is our "Fox in the box" Great signing, who already loves scoring, at St Marys! Lol
     
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  19. saintrichie123

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    I for one will be seeing what KBilly gives next, an ITK indeed.
     
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  20. Beddy

    Beddy Plays the percentage

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    Well he does have a good record already in the PL which makes a change from the players we normally sign. A 4 and half year contract is a good result for him. If he hits the ground running how many of those 4 and half years will he stay do you think before the big ones start clambering?
     
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