ripleyram88 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 The entitlement of some people is incredible. We have absolutely nothing up from as it stands and need to get players in. Straight facts, Austin has scored more goals in less minutes than Martin over the last 3 years, and 2 of those were in the Premier League. Some complaining he's too old when fawning over Chris Martin. Austin just turned 31, Martin is 32 in a month. Martin chose to leave Derby, no one knows what he was offered and why he turned it down so there's no point speculating. People saying Austin scored 4 penalties without mentioning Martin scored 2. Martin was my favourite player and I'm gutted he chose to leave, but people saying Austin is much worse and on the way down are straight deluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazloW Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I say this in every transfer thread I bother to comment in; why don't we wait to see how he plays for us making such absolute statements one way or the other. Of course, its right and proper to look at a player who has had a long career and come to some conclusion as to whether you are i: excited at the prospect, ii: ambivalent, or iii: uneasy/unexcited - but until he puts on a shirt and runs around a bit there's no way (or point) in concluding he'll be crap. Yet again, it just comes across as a wee bit irrational and childish (like having a teeny tiny tantrum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Millenniumram said: Oh god no. He’s old, slow and totally shot. We’ve already got Rooney for that. A panic buy which is everything we didn’t need. Knew it was too good to be true the recruitment we’ve done this window. This is much more a return to the normal poo show. Undoes all the previous good working by messing up the most important signing of all - replacing Chris Martin. Ducks sake On this basis, I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I believe Austin could offer something if someone can get him fitter and lighter than he’s been in years. Given our fitness issues, and general lack of it, can’t see us getting him to the level he’d need to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Sounds like the Dursun deal isn't going to happen at least this side of January so we need someone to bridge the gap. At least we have a Plan B which is a novel coup for our recruitment team. Whether Austin remains fit enough to justify his exorbitant wages is to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 42 minutes ago, ripleyram88 said: The entitlement of some people is incredible. We have absolutely nothing up from as it stands and need to get players in. Straight facts, Austin has scored more goals in less minutes than Martin over the last 3 years, and 2 of those were in the Premier League. Some complaining he's too old when fawning over Chris Martin. Austin just turned 31, Martin is 32 in a month. Martin chose to leave Derby, no one knows what he was offered and why he turned it down so there's no point speculating. People saying Austin scored 4 penalties without mentioning Martin scored 2. Martin was my favourite player and I'm gutted he chose to leave, but people saying Austin is much worse and on the way down are straight deluded. Exactly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Andicis said: We're happy to pay Charlie Austin's wages, yet wouldn't offer Martin a contract better than Bristol would. Beyond a comedy. We're getting a worse, less suited striker, who's far past his best and on even more money. Absolute parody signing. So you know the details of each pay offer? Pray tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 He’s a mean looking mother and holds up play well. Just what we need to make space for the likes of Sibbo, Knight and Jozwiak. Will take no messing from the opposition defenders, we’re a bit too nice at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 42 minutes ago, Tyler Durden said: Sounds like the Dursun deal isn't going to happen at least this side of January so we need someone to bridge the gap. At least we have a Plan B which is a novel coup for our recruitment team. Whether Austin remains fit enough to justify his exorbitant wages is to be seen. You don't have a clue what our contribution to his wage would be.......unless you've inside information coming out of the Hawthorns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 38 minutes ago, IslandExile said: So you know the details of each pay offer? Pray tell. I'm still waiting for a reply to my same question so don't hold your breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardmm Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Every time he has played against us I think he is going to score so I guess that says something. The other thing he would bring is a little bit of niggle. We are all a bit too nice for me. Not a long term signing perhaps but could work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIMBAUD Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I remember him scoring in front of the north stand and him giving the crowd some verbals. Even though it was a bit mental, I was quite impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, ripleyram88 said: The entitlement of some people is incredible. We have absolutely nothing up from as it stands and need to get players in. Straight facts, Austin has scored more goals in less minutes than Martin over the last 3 years, and 2 of those were in the Premier League. Some complaining he's too old when fawning over Chris Martin. Austin just turned 31, Martin is 32 in a month. Martin chose to leave Derby, no one knows what he was offered and why he turned it down so there's no point speculating. People saying Austin scored 4 penalties without mentioning Martin scored 2. Martin was my favourite player and I'm gutted he chose to leave, but people saying Austin is much worse and on the way down are straight deluded. Austin powers could transform our season. Party on. Mini Me is part of the deal apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said: You don't have a clue what our contribution to his wage would be.......unless you've inside information coming out of the Hawthorns. Funny you should say, I was just walking past a Hawthorn and could hear 10k a week mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Tyler Durden said: Sounds like the Dursun deal isn't going to happen at least this side of January so we need someone to bridge the gap. At least we have a Plan B which is a novel coup for our recruitment team. Whether Austin remains fit enough to justify his exorbitant wages is to be seen. We need to make this Austin signing Allegro before he goes to Montego in the Xmas break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Rampage said: We need to make this Austin signing Allegro before he goes to Montego in the Xmas break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Rampage said: We need to make this Austin signing Allegro before he goes to Montego in the Xmas break. If he signs I hope he'll be as reliant as a robin at Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Hughes Hair Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, hintonsboots said: Funny you should say, I was just walking past a Hawthorn and could hear 10k a week mentioned. I bet that's my bloody tramp in there! Cheeky beggar absconded sometime on Thursday evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, LazloW said: I say this in every transfer thread I bother to comment in; why don't we wait to see how he plays for us making such absolute statements one way or the other. Of course, its right and proper to look at a player who has had a long career and come to some conclusion as to whether you are i: excited at the prospect, ii: ambivalent, or iii: uneasy/unexcited - but until he puts on a shirt and runs around a bit there's no way (or point) in concluding he'll be crap. Yet again, it just comes across as a wee bit irrational and childish (like having a teeny tiny tantrum). Lazio, please do not take all the fun out of identifying all the postets who are wrong. Let them have a go. It also gives me the chance to be right for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Kamikaze said: I still believe he can produce for us! Id be happy if he signed. In other news People really need to get over Chris Martin already... Is an Austin better than an Austin Martin though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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