Norfolkn Good 7 Posted December 25, 2015 Charlie''s out for ''a few weeks'' with the same hamstring that kept him out for a month earlier in the seasonThought it was his knees that were shot? Probably too risky even if he fancied it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,754 Posted December 25, 2015 He''s being rested so his move to City goes through[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Since 1980 27 Posted December 27, 2015 Apparently Villa are going to offer 8 million for him. Should we? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted December 27, 2015 [quote user="Mellow yellow 4 ever"]Apparently Villa are going to offer 8 million for him. Should we?[/quote]If prices of up to 15 million were being touted in the summer, I am not so sure 8 million would get him in January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted December 27, 2015 Why are some people so keen to buy a player who cannot play for ''a few weeks'', so let''s give our rivals a few weeks start on us in maybe racking up some points, before ''super signing'' is fit (maybe)? Mental in my book. Don''t we want to sign fit players who are going to make a difference immediately, not next month, or the month after or whenever? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feel The Force 0 Posted December 27, 2015 He''s not coming to us. Too expensiveWages too highWrong ageWill want to stay in LondonInjury prone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted December 27, 2015 And the irony will be Villa get him for £8m, he scores goals to keep them up, and we go down cuz our measly board fail to match expectations in Premiership, and we go remainder of season with our stuttering strikers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted December 27, 2015 Yes, SamWam, Austin will be the catalyst for Villa to hit Europe League qualification form.I hope you didn''t get razor blades for Christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feel The Force 0 Posted December 27, 2015 [quote user="Samwam27"]And the irony will be Villa get him for £8m, he scores goals to keep them up, and we go down cuz our measly board fail to match expectations in Premiership, and we go remainder of season with our stuttering strikers![/quote]Um seriously. You think Villa have any chance of staying up? Last time I checked they were on 8 points and we''re halfway through. I''d be surprised if they get to 20. If they go down with those two really ''big'' clubs from the NE then I''ll happily take 17th place. Just picture the MotD cameras panning across rows and rows of half naked crying geordies. Brings a lump to the throat doesn''t it :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted December 27, 2015 [quote user="Bor"]Yes, SamWam, Austin will be the catalyst for Villa to hit Europe League qualification form.I hope you didn''t get razor blades for Christmas.[/quote]Yes I did Bor, and I used them to cut my throat reading your dross!I used the irony-did I say they''d hit European League heights heights.No! Next you;ll be telling me we should sack AN and bring back Lambert! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted December 27, 2015 [quote user="Feel The Force"][quote user="Samwam27"]And the irony will be Villa get him for £8m, he scores goals to keep them up, and we go down cuz our measly board fail to match expectations in Premiership, and we go remainder of season with our stuttering strikers![/quote]Um seriously. You think Villa have any chance of staying up? Last time I checked they were on 8 points and we''re halfway through. I''d be surprised if they get to 20. If they go down with those two really ''big'' clubs from the NE then I''ll happily take 17th place. Just picture the MotD cameras panning across rows and rows of half naked crying geordies. Brings a lump to the throat doesn''t it :-)[/quote]Force-I used the word irony (shame no one on here knows what it means!) NO I don''t think Villa will stay up. Thankfully having changed their manager they show little signs of improvement. The same goes for Sunderland.The dig I was making was that we 3 have three stuttering strikers that have failed to get us goals this season, added to that a Board that seems to fear investing in quality after being stung by RVW. All I''m saying is we need fresh blood up front, and hope the Board provide sensible finances to get players in quickly come the window opening! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted December 27, 2015 SamWam, dear me.For Villa to stay up they will need to show Top 6 form for the rest of the season.Austin on his own will not do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The ghost of Michael Theoklitos 0 Posted December 27, 2015 [quote user="Samwam27"][quote user="Feel The Force"][quote user="Samwam27"]And the irony will be Villa get him for £8m, he scores goals to keep them up, and we go down cuz our measly board fail to match expectations in Premiership, and we go remainder of season with our stuttering strikers![/quote]Um seriously. You think Villa have any chance of staying up? Last time I checked they were on 8 points and we''re halfway through. I''d be surprised if they get to 20. If they go down with those two really ''big'' clubs from the NE then I''ll happily take 17th place. Just picture the MotD cameras panning across rows and rows of half naked crying geordies. Brings a lump to the throat doesn''t it :-)[/quote]Force-I used the word irony (shame no one on here knows what it means!) NO I don''t think Villa will stay up. Thankfully having changed their manager they show little signs of improvement. The same goes for Sunderland.The dig I was making was that we 3 have three stuttering strikers that have failed to get us goals this season, added to that a Board that seems to fear investing in quality after being stung by RVW. All I''m saying is we need fresh blood up front, and hope the Board provide sensible finances to get players in quickly come the window opening![/quote]That''s a really good effort mate. I hope you get the hang of English soon. Keep practising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feel The Force 0 Posted December 27, 2015 This could be irony Sam but not as we know it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted December 27, 2015 I''d change my name to Irony Sam but no-one would notice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted December 27, 2015 We would, but we''d still call you something else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoareyou? 0 Posted December 27, 2015 No one will pay big money for Austin because of his injury issues which is why he will wait to move for free in the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feel The Force 0 Posted December 27, 2015 [quote user="Bor"]We would, but we''d still call you something else.[/quote]How ironic. Or is it? Just can''t tell any more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted December 27, 2015 If I was Charlie Austin I''d play for QPR until the end of the season whilst on my large weekly salary until my contract runs out at the end of the season, then move to a London PL club who will likely finish in the top half.What I wouldn''t do in January is sign a 3-4 year contract for a PL club that is highly likely to get relegated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted December 27, 2015 [quote user="mrs miggins"]If I was Charlie Austin I''d play for QPR until the end of the season whilst on my large weekly salary until my contract runs out at the end of the season, then move to a London PL club who will likely finish in the top half.What I wouldn''t do in January is sign a 3-4 year contract for a PL club that is highly likely to get relegated.[/quote]Maybe he''ll sign for Villa and they''ll get relegated. Now that would be ironic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted December 27, 2015 [quote user="Bor"]We would, but we''d still call you something else.[/quote]I can take it Bor. Its only a message board after all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites