Paddock Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Along with 6 others that played on Saturday. Nothing in it like you said. Thought as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Maybe I'm naive but is there a reason we don't want both Kone and Austin pushing Lukaku for form? Austin is clearly capable and with quality service from our fullbacks and hopefully improved service from our midfield (and maybe even a second striker as demonstrated in the Watford match with Lukaku and Kone providing assists), will score goals. Again, maybe it's naivety but we have to have money having spent as little as we have and I'm all for splashing 15 million on a guy who's proven he can score goals better than anyone on our squad can. That leaves at least 10 million left over for a CB and a #10, who will no longer be the quality of a Shaqiri but can at least be serviceable, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbeaker Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Austin is pretty much at the peak of his powers at 26, and has scored over 200 career goals already so is a natural goal scorer, he's more of a penalty box predator than lukaku who prefers to run at players so it could work playing both of them. It will probably mean a change of system and could negate the need for the number 10, as long as we can keep the wingers fit and healthy to provide service. The transfer fee of £15m will be the issue as it's going to be invested in what he can do for the club it's unlikely they'll get the money back if they sell him on in 2-3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 problem with Austin Is he's got dodgy knees so to me at 15m he's a big gamble. I can't find anything online about Austin missing any amount of time with knee injuries. Is this a known thing? He had a hamstring injury and a bruised foot that kept him out of a few matches but that's all I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I can't find anything online about Austin missing any amount of time with knee injuries. Is this a known thing? He had a hamstring injury and a bruised foot that kept him out of a few matches but that's all I see. Yup he's played around 200 league games in the last six seasons so doesn't appear to be any great issue on his fitness levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I know I'll do time in the vault, but... if Kone is going to play here and there I'd rather spend the lions share of whatever pis pot we have on the no. 10. Bring in some basic cover for striker. Between Kone, Kev, Naisy and McAleny I think we should have enough cover baring season ending injury to Rom. Maybe Seydou Doumbia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 My dad had an Austin ... it broke down. I had an Austin ... it broke down. Everton get an Austin ... oh goody I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 My dad had an Austin ... it broke down. I had an Austin ... it broke down. Everton get an Austin ... oh goody I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 My dad had an Austin ... it broke down. I had an Austin ... it broke down. Everton get an Austin ... oh goody I can't wait. Times have moved on since you bought yours though Rubes. Matt and rubecula 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 yeah? :jump for joy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 yeah? :jump for joy: I didn't realise you had the turbo Gti. Apologies. Matt and rubecula 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Austin may join and prove me wrong but to me, he is not an Everton type of player. I think I would rather rotate Nais and Kone with Rom up front (Mcaleny for cup games) and blow what cash we have on the No. 10 and a cb who could go straight into the first team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 All but done, to be announced apparently. the old everton 48 hours? rubecula and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 the old everton 48 hours? Prefer 48 years markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 waiting in fortress money to free up in the bank tomorrow Bill said.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Just waiting to send the acceptance fax for the NTL investment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooberman Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I can't find anything online about Austin missing any amount of time with knee injuries. Is this a known thing? He had a hamstring injury and a bruised foot that kept him out of a few matches but that's all I see. I've been told he's one bad tackle away from a wrecked knee - apparently it's a known thing (I hadn't heard it before tbh) Shame, cos he would be a decent fit for our squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I want him to sign and Everton to use him in a 442 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've been told he's one bad tackle away from a wrecked knee - apparently it's a known thing (I hadn't heard it before tbh) Shame, cos he would be a decent fit for our squad. Every player is one bad tackle away from a wrecked knee. Ask Anichebe, hes a lucky one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 He's been in talks over a new contract with QPR. I doubt we'll be signing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Not good enough always looked like a headless chicken when I've seen him play Ffs sausage fingers! That was regarding Buttner not Austin -_- Edited August 14, 2015 by EFC-Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbeaker Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 They let Remy go on loan after QPR were relegated maybe they will do the same with an option to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogsy Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Les Ferdinand has told the Bbc that there have been two bids for Austin, but not said who from?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Austin Yarmolenko and a CB that could push the others for a place would be like finding my old man's porn stash as a testosterone fuelled 15 year old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Les Ferdinand has told the Bbc that there have been two bids for Austin, but not said who from?! I'd bet that Spurs are one of them after their manager said they need 1, maybe 2 strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makis Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 The rumour has been they are after Berahino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 http://www.westlondonsport.com/features-comment/football-wls-charlie-austin-speculation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 The rumour has been they are after Berahino. That covers one that they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makis Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Would they really spend about 30 million on Berahino and Austin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Would they really spend about 30 million on Berahino and Austin? They spent nearly 30m on Soldado.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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