Ric Flair Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 10 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said: I guess the problem with that is Austin’s injury record and if we took him on anything more than a 1 year deal it would be a risk to be paying his wages for longer. Slimani has persistent injury problems too, not quite as bad as Austin but not to be relied on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VLC86 Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 23 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Slimani has persistent injury problems too, not quite as bad as Austin but not to be relied on. I agree and would get rid of him at the drop of a hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 As a back up striker he isn't that bad, will probably score 5 a season at most, but I think he could help us against teams that shut up shop, with his aerial prowess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Yes please, not an ideal targetman (but still wins enough headers) but as a replacement for Okazaki he would be great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 From what I have heard from Southampton fans every time he plays it is like he has just come off a 2 week bender in Ibiza. Injury prone too. He also doesnt run around much so will probably be booed by our fans. However, would take him on a loan until summer so when teams sit back we might actually score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Nacho Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 I would be all for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waller5 Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 We really are having to lower our expectations aren’t we! No longer pushing for Europe now signing Southampton’s aging reserves. It’s a no for me!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 I remember a few years ago when FTers were going nuts over wanting this guy - (when he got relegated at QPR?) - and he turned us down. Better than Vardy they said. Amazing thing is he is 2 or 3 years younger than Vardy - it makes you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Wouldn't be against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Not sure he'd want to come here and play 20 mins a game but if we could lie to him that he'd get proper chances then I'd be willing to bring him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Got a chronic knee injury hasn't he? No thanks. I'd much rather we went for the potential of Che Adams or Jarrod Bowen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes04 Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Seen a few reports this morning of us Villa and Wolves having an interest in Austin. Southampton are reportedly willing to let him leave. Would be pretty happy with that to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silva Fox Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Sounds like the kind of "opportunist" signing we're likely to make - gives us extra cover in a position we desperately need it without breaking the bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melrose Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 3 hours ago, weller54 said: Austin's always had a problem starting... I had an Allegro for many years so I should know! Was it the executive version ... The Vanden Plas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdb Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Average, permanently injured and past his best. Yes he’s better than our other alternatives but is this actually the level we’re aiming for? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayT - Always A Fox! Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Decent signing IMO. Will work well together with Vardy too I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateWinner Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 4 minutes ago, sdb said: Average, permanently injured and past his best. Yes he’s better than our other alternatives but is this actually the level we’re aiming for? The amount of times we cross into the box and there's no one over 6 foot in there, I'd take a 42 year old Steve Howard at this point to give us more of a chance! Anyway, I've heard we're moving more towards low money signings as there's disappointment that all our big money signings have seemed to fail. Wonder if a clearance price Austin fits this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 I know on paper it’s not the most exciting option, but I quite like the guy, and think we could get something out of him for a couple of seasons whilst developing other longer term options (whether that’s Nacho, Che Adams, Reghba we shall see). I like the youth policy but you do need experience in there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4DD0gg Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Better than the bench options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sylofox Posted 26 January 2019 Popular Post Share Posted 26 January 2019 The HITC link on news now says Southampton are interested in him as well we don't stand a chance if they want him. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob666 Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Charlie>Shinji Worrying though Austin rated worse than Long at Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedX Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 Damaged goods. Injury prone - also recurrent shoulder damage. We initially expressed interest when he was still at QPR. Not necessarily a natural talent but great instinct in front of goal and a very consummate finisher. Another option agreed, but would spend more time in the treatment room than the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudFox Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 In the past this would be an automatic yes, but he's suffered a lot of injuries... Think he would be a good temporary option, so if it's a six month loan and he comes on for Vardy at the end of each game I'd be happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_marshall Posted 26 January 2019 Share Posted 26 January 2019 The last thing we need right now is another Matty James scenario, I'd have huge concerns if the board sanctioned such a transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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