Melanicus 5,208 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Why don't we get him as Drogba replacement? This season he has been in the shadow of Harry Kane, but he proved to be a great striker - scoring 17 goals for last placed QPR this season. In better club, with better midfielders, he could probably score even more. QPR will also probably have to sell him, because he is just too good for playing in Championship. He's tall, strong striker, the type Jose likes and would be perfect for replacing what Drogba brought to us in this departement. He's young, homegrown, will not be too expensive. What's there to lose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 How many strikers like these have actually made the move from a poor team to a top one and succeeded? Very, very few. And there's a reason for that - they normally don't have the team built around them at the upper level, teammates aren't looking for them all the time, there are fewer spaces to operate in, opponents treat you differently. On the face of it Austin has everything to succeed if put in a more favourable environment - but so did Lambert at Liverpool, so did Darren Bent at Spurs, so did Andy Johnson at Everton, so did Roque Santa Cruz at Man City.Not saying it cannot happen, just that there's no evidence of it happening consistently to take a chance on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 How many strikers like these have actually made the move from a poor team to a top one and succeeded? Very, very few. And there's a reason for that - they normally don't have the team built around them at the upper level, teammates aren't looking for them all the time, there are fewer spaces to operate in, opponents treat you differently. On the face of it Austin has everything to succeed if put in a more favourable environment - but so did Lambert at Liverpool, so did Darren Bent at Spurs, so did Andy Johnson at Everton, so did Roque Santa Cruz at Man City.Not saying it cannot happen, just that there's no evidence of it happening consistently to take a chance on him.We don't need him to be world-class, he will a backup and play when Costa is injured, in cup and get some minutes every other week in league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 pointless buy it would be i rather give bamford a chance in the squad than buy charile austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroey 2,525 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 http://www.espnfc.us/story/2486614/chelsea-tracking-qpr-striker-charlie-austin-sourcesChelsea are among a number of clubs weighing up a move for Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin, sources have told ESPN FC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Maybe Mou has gift of making decent players into top ones, but I dont think we should be looking after the likes austin, valencia, costa, alderweireld etc. We should aim higher than that if we want to get closer to barca rm.One Pogba/Verratti/Griezmann etc could give us ALOT more than Costa, Austin, valencia, sissoko etc combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 if remy is leaving then maybehe has good holdup ability, strong , powerful shooting with both feet, good in the air, homegrown, connection with chelsea.i think he could prop up costa and falcao well enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 if remy is leaving then maybehe has good holdup ability, strong , powerful shooting with both feet, good in the air, homegrown, connection with chelsea.i think he could prop up costa and falcao well enough.What Chelsea connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,327 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 http://www.espnfc.us/story/2486614/chelsea-tracking-qpr-striker-charlie-austin-sourcesChelsea are among a number of clubs weighing up a move for Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin, sources have told ESPN FC.More like he's had an offer from a club (Newcastle) who haven't offered him what he was hoping for so his agent has decided to "leak" some information to ensure they pay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmk108 1,186 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 What Chelsea connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 18 goals aren't anything to scoff at. He could be a one hit wonder, a limited player like Darren Bent or a consistent scorer. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I like the fact that when he hits the ball it stays hit.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ9tKy0bkp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneChan95 225 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 18 goals aren't anything to scoff at. He could be a one hit wonder, a limited player like Darren Bent or a consistent scorer. Who knows?His finishing is pretty tidy but I somehow feel that he's a discount Kane. That's a true English talent imho. But yeah who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Fuck this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmk108 1,186 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I like the fact that when he hits the ball it stays hit.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ9tKy0bkp4That goal against Southampton was amazing.That's some awful music for a highlight video though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 If we're gonna buy another English striker, would rather buy that Saido dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,577 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I really rate Charlie Austin, he's massively underrated technically, holds the ball up well, works hard leading the line.Above everything though is that he's scored goals everywhere and every standard he's played at. Every time he's stepped up to the next level he's still banged goals in. There is a huge step up from QPR to ourselves, but I do think for somewhere between £10-15m he's well worth the punt.I don't really want to see Remy leave as he's looked pretty good when he's played but if he does want to leave and we got Falcao and Charlie Austin instead of Remy and Drogba, our strikers are much stronger than last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siwy_CFC 7 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I really rate Charlie Austin, he's massively underrated technically, holds the ball up well, works hard leading the line.Above everything though is that he's scored goals everywhere and every standard he's played at. Every time he's stepped up to the next level he's still banged goals in. There is a huge step up from QPR to ourselves, but I do think for somewhere between £10-15m he's well worth the punt.I don't really want to see Remy leave as he's looked pretty good when he's played but if he does want to leave and we got Falcao and Charlie Austin instead of Remy and Drogba, our strikers are much stronger than last season.Absolutely agree. He is very clever striker, knows where he have to be to score. Same as you if price will close between 10-15 mln pounds we should to start negotiate with the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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