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SWINDON TOWN: Austin hopes to repay Town debt - by scoring a hat-trick
6:00am Tuesday 25th September 2012 in Sport By Sam Morshead
Former Town striker Charlie Austin
CHARLIE Austin returns to the club to which he owes a debt of gratitude this evening, but the striker plans to abandon sentimentality as he looks to fire his current side into round four of the Capital One Cup.
Swindon Town plucked Austin from the relative obscurity of Wessex League outfit Poole Town in September 2009, and in 16 fairytale months the Hungerford hitman made the now-famous transition from bricklayer to goalgetter as the Robins stormed to the League One play-off final.
In all, the 23-year-old managed 37 goals in 65 appearances before Burnley’s £1.2million approach in January 2011.
Despite only being a part of the County Ground setup for just over a season, Austin quickly established hero status amongst the fans for a series of tireless performances and utterly clinical finishes.
While some begrudged his switch to Turf Moor, it was the natural progression of a talented centre forward who seems destined for the top tier in the not-so-distant future.
Unsurprisingly, Austin fondly remembers his time with Swindon - where only a dastardly divot denied him a famous goal at Wembley in his first season as a pro - but when he arrives in SN1 tonight his focus will be entirely on helping the Clarets into the last 16 of the competition.
"It was hard to leave at the time but it ended up being the right decision,” he said.
"Unfortunately I then ended up getting injured and doing my shoulder, and I was out for the rest of the season.
"If I did that at Swindon and things went the way they did and Swindon got relegated, I would have been a League Two player and not a Championship player. In my first season as a Championship player I scored 16 league goals.
"You can say I owe Swindon, and obviously I’m grateful to them.
"But I took my chance and I got sold from there and moved to Burnley Football Club. Now I’m a Burnley player and I’ve got a job to do.
"It will be special, but I’d like to score two or three against them and put Burnley into the next round.
"Every time I go on to the pitch at the moment I feel confident enough to put the ball in the net and score, so this will be no different.”
Austin has backed Town, a completely different entity under Paolo Di Canio to that which he left 18 months ago, to secure back-to-back promotions and a place in the Championship this season.
However, he is convinced that he and his Burnley teammates have enough quality to stop expert giant-killers Swindon from knocking another higher-level team out of the competition.
"It will be a tough game, there’s been a big change-around there,” he said. "They’re a massive club and they’ll be up there again in League One.
"I wouldn’t be surprised if next year they are a Championship club. That’s what they are aiming for.
"There are only three players left from when I was there, so to be honest I’ll be going there and it will be more the background staff if anything.
"But I’ve got to go there regardless of if I’m playing against friends and do a job for Burnley.
"I’d like to think I’d get a good reception, it would be nice. But regardless of what reception I get, as a professional you try to block that out and do your stuff on the pitch.”
Having already scored nine times this season Austin is targeting double figures in double quick time with a goal tonight.
The frontman has only failed to find the net in two of his eight appearances so far this term, and Swindon will have to be on top of their game to keep him frustrated.
"When I was at Swindon I got injured then I got on a run after I was out for five weeks,” he said. "So I think this would be the quickest if I was lucky enough to get there.
"I’ve got to thank the lads for their service to me and their all-round game. It’s not just me.”
Comments(78)
Malkym
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6:54am Tue 25 Sep 12
I don't give a tinkers cuss about his alleged off field antics ony what he did on it and that was 100% -sure his head dropped towards the end - whose wouldn't!
louiscassius
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6:56am Tue 25 Sep 12
who am i wrote:Totally agree!!
Im trying very hard not be to abusive. but when he says it was hard to leave swindon i nearly choked on my toast. whilst its true that he gave 100% wearing the town shirt you just can not get away from the fact on the circumstances behind leaving. He was told in no uncertain terms that he was not going anywhere by fitton to only put in a transfer request the following day, without doubt he was one of the main reasons why we went down you can blame Wilson all you like but to find a replacement for Bighead in jan was impossible. I am really struggling not to wish him ill fortune so ill just leave it at that.....
This guy is a horrible man.
Maybe he score goals, but it seems as he'll take and do whatever it takes...
Morals......courage.
.........selfless committment???
No.....just Charlie Austin......
Get stuffed, you horrible little man......we're gonna be a Premiership Club in 5 years....and you'll be League 1 at best......Hopefully!
!
Louis :-)))
Swindon1984
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7:07am Tue 25 Sep 12
However, I'm largely indifferent to him now rather than sentimental. Hard to leave? He wanted out as soon as he knew "bigger" clubs were sniffing round. Fair enough, but at least be honest. If you want to go fir your career, cause you know you'll be on double your previous wages, no-one would hold that against you. But to come out afterwards and talk about how hard it was to leave when he clearly couldn't wait to run off to the highest bidder is totally insincere.
The off field antics may be true and if so, totally contemptable, but no-one knows for sure so won't comment on that.
batch
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7:11am Tue 25 Sep 12
Talking of which, he must be due another step up to a bigger team in January. So I hope he doesn't score tonight but bangs in plenty up to his January transfer request. We'll take the sell on money !
Benzel
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7:11am Tue 25 Sep 12
I quite like the fact he's got a bit of a twattish streak.
Top top player.
robin_in_the_snow
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7:18am Tue 25 Sep 12
People criticising him for leaving aren't remotely justified - if you were in your early 20s in your job and a bigger, better company came in and offered to double your wages and drastically speed up your chance to get to the top of your profession you'd be an utter fool to say no.
I thoroughly hope he gets a great reception tonight and the boo boys on here either stay away or keep quiet.
Let's concentrate on cheering on our boys, I see no reason why we can't win tonight!
Oi Den!
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7:32am Tue 25 Sep 12
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Very wise and respectful words from PDC about Austin on the other thread. I get the impression he would love to have him here - and so would I.
mallorca
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7:32am Tue 25 Sep 12
All I will say is CA came from nowhere scored mega goals for the Town and moved on like many before him.Yes he was young then and maybe the money glamoue etc went to his head.
He has consolidated at Burnley and I for one wish him well for the future.
Tonight will be different I think our defence will need to be at there best.
Simple if we can go to Stoke win 4-3 and as those old enough remember 69
So good luck to the Town Go for the Win
Oi Den!
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7:47am Tue 25 Sep 12
Sharkyharper
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7:48am Tue 25 Sep 12
I for one will not be applauding him and I hope he scores an early goal in front of the town end and he celebrates by kissing the burnley badge so the fans can then see what he really is like, he found it hard to move from here.... He orchestrated his move away from here! Quality striker but a complete **** as a person. I really hope town win tonight just to **** Austin off.
Stilloyal
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8:02am Tue 25 Sep 12
Sharkyharper wrote:With you there, the only thing I disagree with this post is him scoring. I hope he gets boo'ed from the moment his name is mentioned . "Orrible bloke."
There is no doubting his ability as a striker, his goals to game ratio is unbelievable and regardless of what burnley do this year I think he will be a premiership player in the next season or two. I for one will not be applauding him and I hope he scores an early goal in front of the town end and he celebrates by kissing the burnley badge so the fans can then see what he really is like, he found it hard to move from here.... He orchestrated his move away from here! Quality striker but a complete **** as a person. I really hope town win tonight just to **** Austin off.
mustard red
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8:11am Tue 25 Sep 12
Roy Carter
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8:12am Tue 25 Sep 12
sadgit
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8:26am Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den! wrote:Shades of the Caddis interview there Den.Why can't you be a little more optimistic for a change?
I think we also need to remember that Austin isn't just a striker. His workrate in supporting the midfield for us was phenomenal. He can create goals for himself and others as well putting the ball in the net. If we're going to get a win, we might need him and a few others to have an off night.
dreamofacleansheet2
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8:26am Tue 25 Sep 12
I remember the day of his debut at Carrow Road with the Town fans chanting his name from half time. Waffler brought him on with 18 minutes to go. My mates who were Canaries couldn't understand what all the fuss was about because we'd created the sum total of flip all and were going crazy.
Hope to god he doesn't score tonight and would quite like him to be sent off as it will provide a pantomime villain for the night and most importantly hopefully a Town win.
Lanky
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8:27am Tue 25 Sep 12
mustard red wrote:In what way? Your comment isn't exactly the most witty annecdote I've ever read? In fact you can't even be bothered to post and opinion of you own, yet quite happy to criticise.
The quality of posting on this thread today has hit rock bottom.
I 100% agree with Batch about the right and wrong way to leave a club. All you need to ask yourself is why is Cox held in the highest esteem by ALL town fans, yet Austin has a lot of critics? Both were top goalscorers, who both put plenty of effort in who both were sold to bigger clubs for a hefty fee and big payrise.
In my opinion, the answer is their attitude to the transfer.
Is that you Lovesey
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8:47am Tue 25 Sep 12
That was in a team that didn't give a monkeys, strolling around the pitch with hangovers from the night before, can you really blame the guy for wanting to move on with what was happening that season....
I cant.....
Robinonfire
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8:49am Tue 25 Sep 12
Should never of sold him MR FITTON the idiot.
madterrier
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8:51am Tue 25 Sep 12
Charlie Austin was one of the best strikers we've had at Swindon in years, was totally committed on the pitch even when no-one else seemed to be trying, and became a cult hero overnight.
The lack of sincerity, and naivety in thinking fans will fall for his 'hard to leave' words, provides a stick for those who want to beat him with. But he's not the only footballer who is thick.
Ward had him in his pocket for nearly all the match at Wembley, and we'll have to hope the same will happen again tonight.
mustard red
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8:51am Tue 25 Sep 12
Lanky wrote:I've given you my opinion.
mustard red wrote:In what way? Your comment isn't exactly the most witty annecdote I've ever read? In fact you can't even be bothered to post and opinion of you own, yet quite happy to criticise.
The quality of posting on this thread today has hit rock bottom.
I 100% agree with Batch about the right and wrong way to leave a club. All you need to ask yourself is why is Cox held in the highest esteem by ALL town fans, yet Austin has a lot of critics? Both were top goalscorers, who both put plenty of effort in who both were sold to bigger clubs for a hefty fee and big payrise.
In my opinion, the answer is their attitude to the transfer.
And I'm happy to take your criticism, as much as Charlie Austin should expect criticism because this is a game of opinion. But abuse akin to the posts above is beyond criticism.
Interesting that you don't appear to like to be criticised yourself.
who am i
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8:58am Tue 25 Sep 12
Lanky wrote:Top post
mustard red wrote: The quality of posting on this thread today has hit rock bottom.In what way? Your comment isn't exactly the most witty annecdote I've ever read? In fact you can't even be bothered to post and opinion of you own, yet quite happy to criticise. I 100% agree with Batch about the right and wrong way to leave a club. All you need to ask yourself is why is Cox held in the highest esteem by ALL town fans, yet Austin has a lot of critics? Both were top goalscorers, who both put plenty of effort in who both were sold to bigger clubs for a hefty fee and big payrise. In my opinion, the answer is their attitude to the transfer.
Another view
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9:13am Tue 25 Sep 12
BUT, BUT, we all know what he's really thinking!!
Psychedelic Syd
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9:15am Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den!
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9:25am Tue 25 Sep 12
Another view wrote:Yep - he's thinking "How I wish I could sign Charlie Austin".
I like PDC's comments in the other article - polite and complimentary, so giving the opposition nothing to wind them up.
BUT, BUT, we all know what he's really thinking!!
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Seriously though, I know Austin's Town history now - and I'm very pleased with what we have in the striking department - but I doubt whether I'll be fortunate enough to see another striker as good as him playing for the Town. Then again, I thought I wouldn't see anyone better than Cox, and along comes Austin, who was bigger, stronger, sharper and much better in the air. So I suppose you never know.
billbst
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9:27am Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den! wrote:absolutely agree
Charlie Austin - without doubt one of the finest, wholehearted, strikers to play for us in the last 50 years. And he's now doing the same great job for one of England's fine old traditional provincial football clubs. I welcome them both to the County Ground with open arms. As long as we beat them he can score as many goals as he likes. Really looking forward to the game tonight.
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Very wise and respectful words from PDC about Austin on the other thread. I get the impression he would love to have him here - and so would I.
clunge_meister
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9:33am Tue 25 Sep 12
Also had he stayed we probably wouldnt have got relegated and would not have Paolo. Looking back I'm pleased he left as we would not be in the position we are now having one of the most exciting periods in the clubs history.
Sure it was badly stage managed but I think the blame for that should be with the management/chairman/
agents at the time and not the player.
stfcknowitall
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9:33am Tue 25 Sep 12
I have a lot of respect for former players who have moved on to clubs but in the right way, i.e. Cox, Parkin.
Charlie Austin couldn't wait to leave he has a head bigger than the magic roundabout and wanted the superhero status at a 'bigger club'.
If it wasn't for town he could be still be in non-league football. He owes everything to town but when things got tough for us under wilson he gladly jumped ship and moved on even when our chairman did everyhing to keep him.
No respect for charlie at all from me im afraid!
Swindon1984
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9:34am Tue 25 Sep 12
Robinonfire wrote:Either tongue in cheek or you have no recollection of what happened. Fitton was in a no-win position - either force him to stay, which would result in resentment from the player, more than likely a drop in performance quality and paying him to sit in the stands, or cash in whilst we could and get the best deal available. We took the latter option and it was the right decision. If a player makes it quite clear he wants to leave the club, would you rather cut your nose off to spite your face by keeping him? Silly comment I have to say.
Austin best forward in a Swindon shirt since Don Rogers. Should never of sold him MR FITTON the idiot.
bradley red 1
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9:38am Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den!
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9:39am Tue 25 Sep 12
sadgit wrote:Haha! I've said elsewhere that I think we can win this one. I've said we can be promotion challengers this year. I've said we can make the Premier League within a few years. Not optimistic enough for you M?! I prefer my optimism tinged with realism. That way, when the disappointments happen, they are a bit easier to take. What do you reckon about tonight?
Oi Den! wrote:Shades of the Caddis interview there Den.Why can't you be a little more optimistic for a change?
I think we also need to remember that Austin isn't just a striker. His workrate in supporting the midfield for us was phenomenal. He can create goals for himself and others as well putting the ball in the net. If we're going to get a win, we might need him and a few others to have an off night.
Steve. Brentford
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9:59am Tue 25 Sep 12
Is that you Lovesey wrote:Yep that`s how i see it Stevie,i wonder how many of our fans will be abusive of Paolo when he finally moves on,
I dont care what he did off the field none of my business, I met him in old town we had a chat he wasn't rude to me and in fact was a funny guy with a bit of banter, what was important is that every time he played for us in the red shirt he gave nothing less than 100%.....
That was in a team that didn't give a monkeys, strolling around the pitch with hangovers from the night before, can you really blame the guy for wanting to move on with what was happening that season....
I cant.....
I understand the Transfer debate but lets remember we did have a choice,we could of said NO.The other thing is how do we know if Mr Fitton didn't tell him to put in a transfer request if he wanted out, in fact i would almost put my house on it.
I remember the worshipers when he was here,i remember some of those calling him everything under the sun once he moved and i also remember a lot of **** coming out with no real proof and no real relevance. Good luck Austin,i hope you fail miserably tonight just a shame i cant be there,for the record i would of given him a warm reception and then hoped he had a stinker.
sadgit
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10:02am Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den! wrote:Gona be a cracker with Paolo and his warriors coming out on top.
sadgit wrote:Haha! I've said elsewhere that I think we can win this one. I've said we can be promotion challengers this year. I've said we can make the Premier League within a few years. Not optimistic enough for you M?! I prefer my optimism tinged with realism. That way, when the disappointments happen, they are a bit easier to take. What do you reckon about tonight?Oi Den! wrote: I think we also need to remember that Austin isn't just a striker. His workrate in supporting the midfield for us was phenomenal. He can create goals for himself and others as well putting the ball in the net. If we're going to get a win, we might need him and a few others to have an off night.Shades of the Caddis interview there Den.Why can't you be a little more optimistic for a change?
jennytools
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10:08am Tue 25 Sep 12
...Decent footballer aswell.
Steve. Brentford
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10:15am Tue 25 Sep 12
jennytools wrote:If he indulged in drugs then i find it strange that it never affected his game,fitness or energy!
He was very good at getting up and down the LINE ....................
...Decent footballer aswell.
Anyway rumours are to be sniffed at.
jmostfc
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10:21am Tue 25 Sep 12
stfcknowitall wrote:He would more than likely of been signed by Bournemouth. We only got him because they were in a transfer embargo. I would say that if he gets booed then it might even fire him up for the game. I wish him all the best, scored loads of golas and got us a decent transfer fee.
Total t**t of a bloke. Hate his guts and hope every swindon fan with his or her head screwed on will boo him from the minute he steps inside the county ground!! I have a lot of respect for former players who have moved on to clubs but in the right way, i.e. Cox, Parkin. Charlie Austin couldn't wait to leave he has a head bigger than the magic roundabout and wanted the superhero status at a 'bigger club'. If it wasn't for town he could be still be in non-league football. He owes everything to town but when things got tough for us under wilson he gladly jumped ship and moved on even when our chairman did everyhing to keep him. No respect for charlie at all from me im afraid!
jamesturner
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10:30am Tue 25 Sep 12
louiscassius
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10:45am Tue 25 Sep 12
stfcknowitall wrote:Top Post!!!!
Total t**t of a bloke. Hate his guts and hope every swindon fan with his or her head screwed on will boo him from the minute he steps inside the county ground!!
I have a lot of respect for former players who have moved on to clubs but in the right way, i.e. Cox, Parkin.
Charlie Austin couldn't wait to leave he has a head bigger than the magic roundabout and wanted the superhero status at a 'bigger club'.
If it wasn't for town he could be still be in non-league football. He owes everything to town but when things got tough for us under wilson he gladly jumped ship and moved on even when our chairman did everyhing to keep him.
No respect for charlie at all from me im afraid!
If people on here dont/didnt care about people antics off the bleedin pitch....
Why oh why did the McCormack saga cause an absolute riot on here!!!
I'm sick to death of people saying one thing then changing their stance because the big headed burk knocked in 30 odd goals.....then kicked us up the ar*e and said see ya......
Jesus, football isnt just goals
Its the WHOLE package.......
Louis
stfcred
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10:47am Tue 25 Sep 12
louiscassius wrote:What a silly post. We all want to better ourselves in life and work and he saw from the inside what was happening. It turned out to be the right decsion as we were in the basement league and he was 1 away from the Prem.
who am i wrote: Im trying very hard not be to abusive. but when he says it was hard to leave swindon i nearly choked on my toast. whilst its true that he gave 100% wearing the town shirt you just can not get away from the fact on the circumstances behind leaving. He was told in no uncertain terms that he was not going anywhere by fitton to only put in a transfer request the following day, without doubt he was one of the main reasons why we went down you can blame Wilson all you like but to find a replacement for Bighead in jan was impossible. I am really struggling not to wish him ill fortune so ill just leave it at that.....Totally agree!! This guy is a horrible man. Maybe he score goals, but it seems as he'll take and do whatever it takes... Morals......courage. .........selfless committment??? No.....just Charlie Austin...... Get stuffed, you horrible little man......we're gonna be a Premiership Club in 5 years....and you'll be League 1 at best......Hopefully! ! Louis :-)))
I for one will give him a good reception then give him grief for 90 minutes then clap him after the game.
But each to their own. If we give him a bad reception I feel this could be our downfall and he could net one or two.
stfcred
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10:55am Tue 25 Sep 12
robin_in_the_snow wrote:Here Here
I love football and love Swindon but my god fans annoy me sometimes. Charlie Austin was unbelievable for us, best goalscorer we've had in years. So no wonder a range of Championship teams came in for him and he chose to go to one who'd recently been in the Premier League and had recently acquired one of the most promising young managers in the country. 6 months later Swindon were a league 2 club an he was a Championship striker. He is currently the top scorer in the Championship and I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's interest from Premier League sides in January. People criticising him for leaving aren't remotely justified - if you were in your early 20s in your job and a bigger, better company came in and offered to double your wages and drastically speed up your chance to get to the top of your profession you'd be an utter fool to say no. I thoroughly hope he gets a great reception tonight and the boo boys on here either stay away or keep quiet. Let's concentrate on cheering on our boys, I see no reason why we can't win tonight!
jamesturner
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10:55am Tue 25 Sep 12
louiscassius wrote:Spot on i agree with everything.
stfcknowitall wrote:Top Post!!!!
Total t**t of a bloke. Hate his guts and hope every swindon fan with his or her head screwed on will boo him from the minute he steps inside the county ground!!
I have a lot of respect for former players who have moved on to clubs but in the right way, i.e. Cox, Parkin.
Charlie Austin couldn't wait to leave he has a head bigger than the magic roundabout and wanted the superhero status at a 'bigger club'.
If it wasn't for town he could be still be in non-league football. He owes everything to town but when things got tough for us under wilson he gladly jumped ship and moved on even when our chairman did everyhing to keep him.
No respect for charlie at all from me im afraid!
If people on here dont/didnt care about people antics off the bleedin pitch....
Why oh why did the McCormack saga cause an absolute riot on here!!!
I'm sick to death of people saying one thing then changing their stance because the big headed burk knocked in 30 odd goals.....then kicked us up the ar*e and said see ya......
Jesus, football isnt just goals
Its the WHOLE package.......
Louis
No loyalty for the club and no respect.
Oi Den!
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11:22am Tue 25 Sep 12
louiscassius wrote:And, louis, what about the people who never had a bad word to say about Austin until there was talk of him leaving, when they started sticking the knife in, then started backtracking like scurrying rats when they thought he was staying, then vilified him again when he left? What do you think of their principles? If you think this all all about people's high moral standards, I think you are very much mistaken. It's about feeling jilted and bitter.
stfcknowitall wrote:Top Post!!!!
Total t**t of a bloke. Hate his guts and hope every swindon fan with his or her head screwed on will boo him from the minute he steps inside the county ground!!
I have a lot of respect for former players who have moved on to clubs but in the right way, i.e. Cox, Parkin.
Charlie Austin couldn't wait to leave he has a head bigger than the magic roundabout and wanted the superhero status at a 'bigger club'.
If it wasn't for town he could be still be in non-league football. He owes everything to town but when things got tough for us under wilson he gladly jumped ship and moved on even when our chairman did everyhing to keep him.
No respect for charlie at all from me im afraid!
If people on here dont/didnt care about people antics off the bleedin pitch....
Why oh why did the McCormack saga cause an absolute riot on here!!!
I'm sick to death of people saying one thing then changing their stance because the big headed burk knocked in 30 odd goals.....then kicked us up the ar*e and said see ya......
Jesus, football isnt just goals
Its the WHOLE package.......
Louis
BillyLucas4me
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11:32am Tue 25 Sep 12
hearsay is a poor substitute,
who am i
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12:04pm Tue 25 Sep 12
BillyLucas4me wrote:I've met the man many times in hungerford but that has nothing too do with it. I could spout of what the guy is like off the field but I will not but what I will do is see it how it was when he wanted too leave he blackmailed our club by putting in a transfer request the guy shafted our club nobody can deny that as I said previously he gave his all while in a red shirt but that Doesn't make him a Stfc legend. Too compare him with cox or Parkin is laughable. I hope the town end give him as much stick as they do with Greer, the only difference is Greer didn't want to go he wanted a longer contract which fitton wouldn't give whereas old big head wanted to go full stop. Everybody of course are entitled to an option but for me the town end should be singing there's only one greedy ............ Anything else in my option would be a disgrace.
What odds could I get that none of the posters above have ever met the man hearsay is a poor substitute,
Oxon-Red
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12:13pm Tue 25 Sep 12
You'll never beat our Wesley.
COYMR
Is that you Lovesey
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12:20pm Tue 25 Sep 12
louiscassius wrote:Louise, there was a different regime then, our players were all out on the p1ss in old town on a friday night with a game on a saturday, all of them !!
stfcknowitall wrote: Total t**t of a bloke. Hate his guts and hope every swindon fan with his or her head screwed on will boo him from the minute he steps inside the county ground!! I have a lot of respect for former players who have moved on to clubs but in the right way, i.e. Cox, Parkin. Charlie Austin couldn't wait to leave he has a head bigger than the magic roundabout and wanted the superhero status at a 'bigger club'. If it wasn't for town he could be still be in non-league football. He owes everything to town but when things got tough for us under wilson he gladly jumped ship and moved on even when our chairman did everyhing to keep him. No respect for charlie at all from me im afraid!Top Post!!!! If people on here dont/didnt care about people antics off the bleedin pitch.... Why oh why did the McCormack saga cause an absolute riot on here!!! I'm sick to death of people saying one thing then changing their stance because the big headed burk knocked in 30 odd goals.....then kicked us up the ar*e and said see ya...... Jesus, football isnt just goals Its the WHOLE package....... Louis
Under Paolo thats not allowed they have strict guidelines, I think the fact that all of the players involved took advantage of a situation where PDC had to go home for a bereavement and went out, thats why people were dissapointed...
As far as CA goes, I will give him a clap before the game boo him all the way through and clap him at the end.
louiscassius
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12:27pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Is that you Lovesey wrote:Hahahaha;
louiscassius wrote:Louise, there was a different regime then, our players were all out on the p1ss in old town on a friday night with a game on a saturday, all of them !!
stfcknowitall wrote: Total t**t of a bloke. Hate his guts and hope every swindon fan with his or her head screwed on will boo him from the minute he steps inside the county ground!! I have a lot of respect for former players who have moved on to clubs but in the right way, i.e. Cox, Parkin. Charlie Austin couldn't wait to leave he has a head bigger than the magic roundabout and wanted the superhero status at a 'bigger club'. If it wasn't for town he could be still be in non-league football. He owes everything to town but when things got tough for us under wilson he gladly jumped ship and moved on even when our chairman did everyhing to keep him. No respect for charlie at all from me im afraid!Top Post!!!! If people on here dont/didnt care about people antics off the bleedin pitch.... Why oh why did the McCormack saga cause an absolute riot on here!!! I'm sick to death of people saying one thing then changing their stance because the big headed burk knocked in 30 odd goals.....then kicked us up the ar*e and said see ya...... Jesus, football isnt just goals Its the WHOLE package....... Louis
Under Paolo thats not allowed they have strict guidelines, I think the fact that all of the players involved took advantage of a situation where PDC had to go home for a bereavement and went out, thats why people were dissapointed...
As far as CA goes, I will give him a clap before the game boo him all the way through and clap him at the end.
Thats a good post, and i love the Clapping Booing thing Spot On.
We have an amazing Club now and some amazing players....
Lets just get behine them tonight and hope we stuff Eddie Shoestring and the golden balls fool.
I'll probably end up eating my words now as he scores 3....bar steward Hahahahahaha
Louis
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Redgollum
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Malkym
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12:54pm Tue 25 Sep 12
mustard red wrote:I agree Mustard - especially from the real tosh man! & Louis Cassius amongst others - still predictable I suppose.
The quality of posting on this thread today has hit rock bottom.
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1:03pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Great post Stevie boy & Lovesey andsaid as much in my post - lot of blatant hypocrites on here - Louis for one, who for sure would have been raving on here about him scoring so many goals, "spoilt children & toys out of pram spring to mind" !!
Is that you Lovesey wrote: I dont care what he did off the field none of my business, I met him in old town we had a chat he wasn't rude to me and in fact was a funny guy with a bit of banter, what was important is that every time he played for us in the red shirt he gave nothing less than 100%..... That was in a team that didn't give a monkeys, strolling around the pitch with hangovers from the night before, can you really blame the guy for wanting to move on with what was happening that season.... I cant.....Yep that`s how i see it Stevie,i wonder how many of our fans will be abusive of Paolo when he finally moves on, I understand the Transfer debate but lets remember we did have a choice,we could of said NO.The other thing is how do we know if Mr Fitton didn't tell him to put in a transfer request if he wanted out, in fact i would almost put my house on it. I remember the worshipers when he was here,i remember some of those calling him everything under the sun once he moved and i also remember a lot of **** coming out with no real proof and no real relevance. Good luck Austin,i hope you fail miserably tonight just a shame i cant be there,for the record i would of given him a warm reception and then hoped he had a stinker.
Get your PA to check my spelling Steve - you down for Colchester?
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1:41pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Malkym wrote:Cheers Malky.
Steve. Brentford wrote:Great post Stevie boy & Lovesey andsaid as much in my post - lot of blatant hypocrites on here - Louis for one, who for sure would have been raving on here about him scoring so many goals, "spoilt children & toys out of pram spring to mind" !!
Is that you Lovesey wrote: I dont care what he did off the field none of my business, I met him in old town we had a chat he wasn't rude to me and in fact was a funny guy with a bit of banter, what was important is that every time he played for us in the red shirt he gave nothing less than 100%..... That was in a team that didn't give a monkeys, strolling around the pitch with hangovers from the night before, can you really blame the guy for wanting to move on with what was happening that season.... I cant.....Yep that`s how i see it Stevie,i wonder how many of our fans will be abusive of Paolo when he finally moves on, I understand the Transfer debate but lets remember we did have a choice,we could of said NO.The other thing is how do we know if Mr Fitton didn't tell him to put in a transfer request if he wanted out, in fact i would almost put my house on it. I remember the worshipers when he was here,i remember some of those calling him everything under the sun once he moved and i also remember a lot of **** coming out with no real proof and no real relevance. Good luck Austin,i hope you fail miserably tonight just a shame i cant be there,for the record i would of given him a warm reception and then hoped he had a stinker.
Get your PA to check my spelling Steve - you down for Colchester?
I will Malky, as soon as she gets back from lunch! (gap between words will do as a starters)
I will be down for the Colchester game mate,i will try to look you up.
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who am i wrote:Completely agree! I was dissapointed that Greer got the greif he did, I imagine he was too. Bit of ignorance amongst our fans there. As you say he wanted a longer contract and fitton would only give him 1 year. With a 3 year contract on the table from Brighton, in your late 20's I can fully understand why he decided to go. Charlie on the other hand was a completely different situation. If he had carried on playing as he was the offers would have come. Instead he chose to force the issue and handed in a transfer request with the club that plucked him from non league football. Very bad form and with Greer getting a reasonable amount of grief I expect more for Charlie.
BillyLucas4me wrote:I've met the man many times in hungerford but that has nothing too do with it. I could spout of what the guy is like off the field but I will not but what I will do is see it how it was when he wanted too leave he blackmailed our club by putting in a transfer request the guy shafted our club nobody can deny that as I said previously he gave his all while in a red shirt but that Doesn't make him a Stfc legend. Too compare him with cox or Parkin is laughable. I hope the town end give him as much stick as they do with Greer, the only difference is Greer didn't want to go he wanted a longer contract which fitton wouldn't give whereas old big head wanted to go full stop. Everybody of course are entitled to an option but for me the town end should be singing there's only one greedy ............ Anything else in my option would be a disgrace.
What odds could I get that none of the posters above have ever met the man hearsay is a poor substitute,
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Malkym wrote:You fcking what!!!
Steve. Brentford wrote:Great post Stevie boy & Lovesey andsaid as much in my post - lot of blatant hypocrites on here - Louis for one, who for sure would have been raving on here about him scoring so many goals, "spoilt children & toys out of pram spring to mind" !!
Is that you Lovesey wrote: I dont care what he did off the field none of my business, I met him in old town we had a chat he wasn't rude to me and in fact was a funny guy with a bit of banter, what was important is that every time he played for us in the red shirt he gave nothing less than 100%..... That was in a team that didn't give a monkeys, strolling around the pitch with hangovers from the night before, can you really blame the guy for wanting to move on with what was happening that season.... I cant.....Yep that`s how i see it Stevie,i wonder how many of our fans will be abusive of Paolo when he finally moves on, I understand the Transfer debate but lets remember we did have a choice,we could of said NO.The other thing is how do we know if Mr Fitton didn't tell him to put in a transfer request if he wanted out, in fact i would almost put my house on it. I remember the worshipers when he was here,i remember some of those calling him everything under the sun once he moved and i also remember a lot of **** coming out with no real proof and no real relevance. Good luck Austin,i hope you fail miserably tonight just a shame i cant be there,for the record i would of given him a warm reception and then hoped he had a stinker.
Get your PA to check my spelling Steve - you down for Colchester?
I did say amazing right up to the point he starting naiuling someones mrs .....
I would have shot the fcker never mind sold him!!!
That dirty little pr1ck.........
When you got mates like that, you dont need enemies!!!
Take ya head for a shat.....and cheer the Town, ya knob!!!
That bloke deserves all the abuse he's going to get tonight, and i hope and prey its loads
Not for his football or goals....but for thew way in which he left and what he did to his so called freiends and colleagues....
Remind me not to invite you round for flippen tea!!!
Louis
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2:04pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den! wrote:Den,
louiscassius wrote:And, louis, what about the people who never had a bad word to say about Austin until there was talk of him leaving, when they started sticking the knife in, then started backtracking like scurrying rats when they thought he was staying, then vilified him again when he left? What do you think of their principles? If you think this all all about people's high moral standards, I think you are very much mistaken. It's about feeling jilted and bitter.
stfcknowitall wrote:Top Post!!!!
Total t**t of a bloke. Hate his guts and hope every swindon fan with his or her head screwed on will boo him from the minute he steps inside the county ground!!
I have a lot of respect for former players who have moved on to clubs but in the right way, i.e. Cox, Parkin.
Charlie Austin couldn't wait to leave he has a head bigger than the magic roundabout and wanted the superhero status at a 'bigger club'.
If it wasn't for town he could be still be in non-league football. He owes everything to town but when things got tough for us under wilson he gladly jumped ship and moved on even when our chairman did everyhing to keep him.
No respect for charlie at all from me im afraid!
If people on here dont/didnt care about people antics off the bleedin pitch....
Why oh why did the McCormack saga cause an absolute riot on here!!!
I'm sick to death of people saying one thing then changing their stance because the big headed burk knocked in 30 odd goals.....then kicked us up the ar*e and said see ya......
Jesus, football isnt just goals
Its the WHOLE package.......
Louis
The bloke scewed someones mrs....
Jesus, do you flippen remember the run in to the play season???
Do ya!!
We had the easiest run in going, we didnt win one game, once that little sh1ts antics came out...
Yes Wilson, was horrendous...and did nothing, but that big headed awful freak cost us auto promotion, Jesus, we beat Leeds 3 - 0 home and away....oh my god...home and away, i was there!!!
Then it all came out!!!!
Are you completely blind....
That fooker cost us promotion, cos he couldnt keep it in his trousers for one basad season, full stop.....
Ourt bestest player....our young find from non league.....
Yes, To mush, to soon.........
and no blody morals.....
End of story,......not the first time or the last......
But, stop blowing wind up the fookers ar*e when he cost us everything....
Oi Den!
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Pewsham Red
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2:15pm Tue 25 Sep 12
There are players from that team who are more deserving of stick, such as Douglas, Cuthbert, Sheehan and a number of others.
To be honest, I am not one for abusing ex-players as I always associated that sort of things with the ill informed fans at Ashton Gate and always felt we were a bit better than that.
Charlie will get a good reception from me as I thought he was outstanding for us and deserved to go on to bigger and better things.
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2:21pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den! wrote:Oi Dennis,
I didn't agree with giving Greer grief. But why do you think it's OK for someone to demand a longer contract and then b*gger off because he doesn't get it, but it's wrong for somebody to leave because he finally recognised that he was fighting a lone battle to keep the team afloat? If Austin had stayed with us for the rest of that season, I believe that the only people to benefit would have been the club that eventually bought him, as his value would have fallen considerably. I shook my head in sadness at the abuse given to Greer. I've no doubt that I'll be doing the same tonight when it gets dished out in Austin's direction.
Ask Dave Lucas if he should we should be secretly going...
Oh bless him.....what a lovely little goal scorer......oh he's so sweet, bless him
Hahahaha, he'd have signed for Bouremouth you mugg, if Eddie and his Club hadn't been under a transfer embargo.......
Dont start all that shat!!!
Louis
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2:23pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Glad your showing these absent minded pig headed jealous swindle fans that the cream always comes to the top.
Anyone would leave under Wilson/fitton era.At least you gave everything to the cause and could see like I could what a shambles this club was.
Glad you moved on like we have under jwray/di canio so all parties are now happy.
WELL I AM
But some so called loyals makes a mockery out of being supporters.
Onwards and upwards
P.s please don't score tonight Charlie.
Pewsham Red
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2:24pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den! wrote:Could not agree more Den. Well considered post, but sadly in the minority on this forum.
I didn't agree with giving Greer grief. But why do you think it's OK for someone to demand a longer contract and then b*gger off because he doesn't get it, but it's wrong for somebody to leave because he finally recognised that he was fighting a lone battle to keep the team afloat? If Austin had stayed with us for the rest of that season, I believe that the only people to benefit would have been the club that eventually bought him, as his value would have fallen considerably. I shook my head in sadness at the abuse given to Greer. I've no doubt that I'll be doing the same tonight when it gets dished out in Austin's direction.
Hopefully, we will not be in a minority at the CG tonight, but I would not like to bet on it.
Oi Den!
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2:28pm Tue 25 Sep 12
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I think you are training your sights on the wrong target. Billy Paynter did a deal with Leeds before the end of that season, and we then proceeded to collapse. And Paynter suddenly suffered a series of "hamstring injuries", which kept him out of the side. Coincidence? Maybe, but I doubt it. Now, if I have misjudged Paynter and he did not do that deal with Grayson, then all I can say is that my informant has great clairvoyancy powers because he told me about it several weeks before the season finished.
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What about giving Austin some credit for NOT jumping ship with Greer and Paynter at the end of 09/10? At least he gave it a go with the rotting shambles that was all around him.
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louiscassius wrote:I know he'd have signed for Bournemouth! What's that got to do with anything? It just means we were very lucky to get him.
Oi Den! wrote:Oi Dennis,
I didn't agree with giving Greer grief. But why do you think it's OK for someone to demand a longer contract and then b*gger off because he doesn't get it, but it's wrong for somebody to leave because he finally recognised that he was fighting a lone battle to keep the team afloat? If Austin had stayed with us for the rest of that season, I believe that the only people to benefit would have been the club that eventually bought him, as his value would have fallen considerably. I shook my head in sadness at the abuse given to Greer. I've no doubt that I'll be doing the same tonight when it gets dished out in Austin's direction.
Ask Dave Lucas if he should we should be secretly going...
Oh bless him.....what a lovely little goal scorer......oh he's so sweet, bless him
Hahahaha, he'd have signed for Bouremouth you mugg, if Eddie and his Club hadn't been under a transfer embargo.......
Dont start all that shat!!!
Louis
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2:36pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den! wrote:Mate,
Louis, I would be more convinced by all that stuff if people had come out and said it at the end of 2009/10, instead of in January 2011 when he left. If he was the cause of our abysmal end to 09/10, why didn't the club get rid of him there and then?
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I think you are training your sights on the wrong target. Billy Paynter did a deal with Leeds before the end of that season, and we then proceeded to collapse. And Paynter suddenly suffered a series of "hamstring injuries", which kept him out of the side. Coincidence? Maybe, but I doubt it. Now, if I have misjudged Paynter and he did not do that deal with Grayson, then all I can say is that my informant has great clairvoyancy powers because he told me about it several weeks before the season finished.
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What about giving Austin some credit for NOT jumping ship with Greer and Paynter at the end of 09/10? At least he gave it a go with the rotting shambles that was all around him.
I couldnt agree more with your sentiments
But, the chap is flawed; his saving grace is scoring goals...
You know as well as i do; everyone remembers a great goal scorer
does everyone remember a great defensive midfielder....no not everyone........
But, i agree it takes a team to win leagues......
I just dont like unfaithfulness and liars im sorry.
I feel your post are normally fair and interesting and i love reading them.
However, today, about him i'm sorry to disagree.
I'm sorry if i came across aggressive, i didnt mean too, just want him to remain humble at some point....
But, i suppose if you want to be a Premiership player at some point you have to have that air of arrogance about you; for which he has in abunance..........
Louis
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Pewsham Red wrote:The difference was Greer wanted to commit to swindon pretty much for the rest of career, he loved it here. Why would we not offer our influential captain a decent deal?? it beggered belief really! It wasn't Greer demanding a longer contract it was that fact that he wasn't really wanted after all he'd done for the team. Then a team like Brighton, who clearly had a plan to get to the championship offer you a 3 year deal. Anyway enough about old players. In my opinion Charlie certainly showed a lack of class in his departure.
Oi Den! wrote:Could not agree more Den. Well considered post, but sadly in the minority on this forum.
I didn't agree with giving Greer grief. But why do you think it's OK for someone to demand a longer contract and then b*gger off because he doesn't get it, but it's wrong for somebody to leave because he finally recognised that he was fighting a lone battle to keep the team afloat? If Austin had stayed with us for the rest of that season, I believe that the only people to benefit would have been the club that eventually bought him, as his value would have fallen considerably. I shook my head in sadness at the abuse given to Greer. I've no doubt that I'll be doing the same tonight when it gets dished out in Austin's direction.
Hopefully, we will not be in a minority at the CG tonight, but I would not like to bet on it.
louiscassius
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2:52pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den! wrote:Cheers mate,
No need to say sorry to me for anything louis. It's just a bit of lively disagreement!
I've had the day off cos of the floods having a few beers....
Wish you were here mate we could could listen to the match and have a right old laugh
Louis
Is that you Lovesey
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2:56pm Tue 25 Sep 12
louiscassius wrote:Lou he may have cost us promotion, but without his goals that season we wouldn't have even been in the playoffs....
Oi Den! wrote:Den, The bloke scewed someones mrs.... Jesus, do you flippen remember the run in to the play season??? Do ya!! We had the easiest run in going, we didnt win one game, once that little sh1ts antics came out... Yes Wilson, was horrendous...and did nothing, but that big headed awful freak cost us auto promotion, Jesus, we beat Leeds 3 - 0 home and away....oh my god...home and away, i was there!!! Then it all came out!!!! Are you completely blind.... That fooker cost us promotion, cos he couldnt keep it in his trousers for one basad season, full stop..... Ourt bestest player....our young find from non league..... Yes, To mush, to soon......... and no blody morals..... End of story,......not the first time or the last...... But, stop blowing wind up the fookers ar*e when he cost us everything....louiscassius wrote:And, louis, what about the people who never had a bad word to say about Austin until there was talk of him leaving, when they started sticking the knife in, then started backtracking like scurrying rats when they thought he was staying, then vilified him again when he left? What do you think of their principles? If you think this all all about people's high moral standards, I think you are very much mistaken. It's about feeling jilted and bitter.stfcknowitall wrote: Total t**t of a bloke. Hate his guts and hope every swindon fan with his or her head screwed on will boo him from the minute he steps inside the county ground!! I have a lot of respect for former players who have moved on to clubs but in the right way, i.e. Cox, Parkin. Charlie Austin couldn't wait to leave he has a head bigger than the magic roundabout and wanted the superhero status at a 'bigger club'. If it wasn't for town he could be still be in non-league football. He owes everything to town but when things got tough for us under wilson he gladly jumped ship and moved on even when our chairman did everyhing to keep him. No respect for charlie at all from me im afraid!Top Post!!!! If people on here dont/didnt care about people antics off the bleedin pitch.... Why oh why did the McCormack saga cause an absolute riot on here!!! I'm sick to death of people saying one thing then changing their stance because the big headed burk knocked in 30 odd goals.....then kicked us up the ar*e and said see ya...... Jesus, football isnt just goals Its the WHOLE package....... Louis
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3:00pm Tue 25 Sep 12
smirg kcab wrote:Not sure about the Swindle fans bit Grim,but i get your meaning.
Welcome home Charlie a tru pro and fantastic player. My best in 44 years watching.
Glad your showing these absent minded pig headed jealous swindle fans that the cream always comes to the top.
Anyone would leave under Wilson/fitton era.At least you gave everything to the cause and could see like I could what a shambles this club was.
Glad you moved on like we have under jwray/di canio so all parties are now happy.
WELL I AM
But some so called loyals makes a mockery out of being supporters.
Onwards and upwards
P.s please don't score tonight Charlie.
PS I AM.
jmostfc
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3:06pm Tue 25 Sep 12
louiscassius wrote:Glad to see youve kissed and made up haha
Oi Den! wrote: No need to say sorry to me for anything louis. It's just a bit of lively disagreement!Cheers mate, I've had the day off cos of the floods having a few beers.... Wish you were here mate we could could listen to the match and have a right old laugh Louis
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4:19pm Tue 25 Sep 12
jam1 wrote:Fair point Jam, I've got no issue with Greer whatsoever. The way I understood it with Greer was that he wanted to discuss a new contract at the end of the season but was told by Fitton that 'club policy' meant he could not enter talks until October (he was in his final year) but Brighton offered three years and more money.
Pewsham Red wrote:The difference was Greer wanted to commit to swindon pretty much for the rest of career, he loved it here. Why would we not offer our influential captain a decent deal?? it beggered belief really! It wasn't Greer demanding a longer contract it was that fact that he wasn't really wanted after all he'd done for the team. Then a team like Brighton, who clearly had a plan to get to the championship offer you a 3 year deal. Anyway enough about old players. In my opinion Charlie certainly showed a lack of class in his departure.
Oi Den! wrote:Could not agree more Den. Well considered post, but sadly in the minority on this forum.
I didn't agree with giving Greer grief. But why do you think it's OK for someone to demand a longer contract and then b*gger off because he doesn't get it, but it's wrong for somebody to leave because he finally recognised that he was fighting a lone battle to keep the team afloat? If Austin had stayed with us for the rest of that season, I believe that the only people to benefit would have been the club that eventually bought him, as his value would have fallen considerably. I shook my head in sadness at the abuse given to Greer. I've no doubt that I'll be doing the same tonight when it gets dished out in Austin's direction.
Hopefully, we will not be in a minority at the CG tonight, but I would not like to bet on it.
Doesn't take a genius to work out which way he was going to go, although had we offered him a contract he would have stayed. It was our bloody silly policy that forced his hand rather than a desire to look elsewhere.
stfcknowitall
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4:41pm Tue 25 Sep 12
He may of banged in 30 odd goals for us but when he was here it was all bout 'super charlie austin'. If austin wasn't playing then all hope of winning that certain game was over!
At our club now no player is bigger than the next, everyones on the same level and anyone who does think they are bigger or better than the club i.e. Charlie Austin, Leon Clarke then they are pretty much out the door.
Like I already said I hate charlie's guts. I hope he gets sent off in the 1st minute so I don't have to watch the selfish, arrogant little pr*ck running around on our pitch
Malkym
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5:47pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Good points Pewsham & Jam - think its pretty fair to say Fitton despite all his good points made a monumental c0ck-up over Greer and Mr Foldy Arms could/should have banged the drum to insist we kept him maybe.
Also agree with those that think that if CA is given the verbals it will ony spur him on more!
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6:05pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Oi Den!
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That's enough history from me. Come on you reds!
mancrobin
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6:51pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Wouldn't have Austin in personally but would have Ruddock as captain and Beauchamp on the wing.
Any other offers?
Malkym
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11:35pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Steve. Brentford
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12:18am Wed 26 Sep 12
Malkym wrote:A very accurate list of nondescript players Malky.
manc - wouldn't necessarily say despised but if you're talking useless then step forward - Wilf Shergold, Ken Keyworth, Norman Oakley, Frank Haffey, Ken Skeen, Tommy Jenkins, Thomas Dosevi,Vince Pericard, Lukas Magera... I'm sure someone can add...?
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7:07am Wed 26 Sep 12
Malkym wrote:Joey Beauchamp, public enemy number 1 ;-)
manc - wouldn't necessarily say despised but if you're talking useless then step forward - Wilf Shergold, Ken Keyworth, Norman Oakley, Frank Haffey, Ken Skeen, Tommy Jenkins, Thomas Dosevi,Vince Pericard, Lukas Magera... I'm sure someone can add...?
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6:40am Tue 25 Sep 12