Agreed, I never thought Ravel was a pie eating, ball header who's only wish was to sidestep the opposition, as opposed to the players agent and the manager.
mmmmm Andy Carroll or Charlie Austin......thats a difficult one for me....NOT Charlie every time for a fraction of the cost.
Hull City pull out of Charlie Austin deal Their loss, our gain. Charlie Austin - bricklayer & road warrior. Can you imagine a house built by Andy Carroll? please log in to view this image please log in to view this image Charlie Austin: Talentspotter Burnley goal machine and former bricklayer Charlie Austin talks to FourFourTwo in March 2010, when he was a 20-year-old newly-turned pro plying his trade for Swindon Town. Nickname The lads at Swindon just call me Chaz or Chazza. Team supported Liverpool. My dad was a fan and always spoke to me about the likes of Rush, Dalglish and Keegan. I used to like Robbie Fowler when I was younger, although in terms of strikers, I always wanted to be Alan Shearer in the playground. Strengths Running in behind defenders, using my pace and obviously scoring goals. Iâve always had this knack of getting into the right positions, whether it was for my school team or since Iâve stepped up to League football this season with Swindon Town. Thatâs something you canât coach a player â it just happens. Weaknesses My left foot, although since I turned pro Iâve had the benefit of training every day and being able to practise on my left foot more. Highlights Turning pro this season, then scoring eight goals in eight games. My debut goal, at Carlisle, is my favourite. I didnât even see it hit the net â as soon at it left my foot I knew it was in. I still have to pinch myself at whatâs happened and when I see myself scoring on TV, or even turning up for training every day, it doesnât sink in. Lowlights Not being taken on by Bournemouth last summer because of their transfer embargo. Having scored 48 goals in 43 games for Poole Town, I spent six weeks there and the manager wanted to sign me. When I was told the bad news I was devastated because I thought my chance at the pro game had gone. I thought Iâd have to return to being a bricklayer, but then Swindon offered me a trial and things have progressed. Toughest opponent Lee Bradbury, in training at Bournemouth. He was a striker but these days plays as a left-back. Although heâs quite a big lad, heâs an experienced pro and has a good football brain. It was difficult to get the better of him. Best player played with I played in the same Newbury district team and the same county team as Theo Walcott. We played upfront together. I knew he had something in his locker, but never thought heâd go on to achieve what he has. Biggest influence My parents always told me to do my best every time I stepped onto the pitch because you never know who might be watching. Tunes I like Kasabian, Snow Patrol and Oasis. I havenât seen anyone live, although I did go to the Radio 1 Big Weekend in Swindon last summer. Wheels Vauxhall Corsa. Chicks I like Megan Fox. Flicks Avatar. I got a bit fidgety towards the end because it lasts almost three hours but itâs a good film â an eight out of 10. TV programmes I like Soccer AM. When I saw my goals on there for the first time, I kept pausing it and playing it back. Tell us something we donât know about you I was the under-13 tennis champion at the John OâGaunt School in Hungerford. I never took it up seriously, though, as I was at Reading by then. If I hadnât been a footballer... Iâd still be a bricklayer. It was something Iâd done since I left school but always had it in my head that Iâd like to be a footballer. Most embarrassing moment Scoring an own goal for Hungerford in a top-of-the-table game against Almondsbury. Iâd come back for a corner and shinned the ball into the back of the net. I also decided to put a red streak in my hair when I joined Swindon and quickly regretted it. I tried to dye my whole head black, but the lads rumbled me! If I could play alongside any player... Kaka. He would set me up a few chances, thatâs for sure! In five years' time... Iâve no idea what will happen, but hopefully Iâll be playing at a higher level. People talk about this comparison with Simon Cox, but I donât want to be known as the new Coxy â I want to be me. Interview: Luke Nicoli. From the March 2010 edition of FourFourTwo. Read more at http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/charlie-austin-talentspotter#2SRxQHpylkhsRCLR.99
