ARTICLE: Former Claret Austin back at QPR

[ClaretTony]

Charlie loan move confirmed

See link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/former-cla ... ack-at-qpr

[Fretters]

Wow, 10 years since we signed him. Where does time go?

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Now there's a striker who's legs have gone for the top flight.

Just looking at his stats and the most appearances in a season were with us.
He peaked with us and QPR, steady decline ever since

[ClaretTony]

Wow, 10 years since we signed him. Where does time go?

You are worried about time going. Wait until you get to my age.

[ClaretTony]

Now there's a striker who's legs have gone for the top flight.

Just looking at his stats and the most appearances in a season were with us.
He peaked with us and QPR, steady decline ever since

Will be interesting to see how he does back in the Championship. Brilliant goalscorer at his best but the 2014/15 season was his peak.

[FactualFrank]

You are worried about time going. Wait until you get to my age.

And there was a troll the other week calling me old at 41. I think he insulted half the board.

[Bosscat]

And there was a troll the other week calling me old at 41. I think he insulted half the board.

you only 41 Frank I thought you were ancient like the rest of us

[kaptin1]

Now there's a striker who's legs have gone for the top flight.

Just looking at his stats and the most appearances in a season were with us.
He peaked with us and QPR, steady decline ever since

Lots of players seem to have left Burnley for bigger and better things but, other than better wages, very few have achieved more on the field. In the past twenty years, I can only really think of Keane, Trippier and J Rod who’s careers have really progressed.

[Bosscat]

Lots of players seem to have left Burnley for bigger and better things but, other than better wages, very few have achieved more on the field. In the past twenty years, I can only really think of Keane, Trippier and J Rod who’s careers have really progressed.

Scotty Airfield looks like winning a Trophy this season

[ClaretTony]

Lots of players seem to have left Burnley for bigger and better things but, other than better wages, very few have achieved more on the field. In the past twenty years, I can only really think of Keane, Trippier and J Rod who’s careers have really progressed.

I think it’s fair to say Charlie had two fantastic seasons at QPR but their fans have a big shock in store if they think they are getting the same player back.

[Aclaret]

Scotty Airfield looks like winning a Trophy this season

Scotty Airfield is flying

[IanMcL]

Scotty Airfield looks like winning a Trophy this season

And Champions League next season!

[Peter Loo]

Scotty Airfield is flying

Not at the moment he isn't viewtopic.php?f=2&t=52293

[Bordeauxclaret]

He looks very heavy at the moment.

[Fretters]

And there was a troll the other week calling me old at 41. I think he insulted half the board.

I'm 36 now. This is the oldest I've ever been which is bloody terrifying.

[FactualFrank]

you only 41 Frank I thought you were ancient like the rest of us

Git.

[FactualFrank]

I'm 36 now. This is the oldest I've ever been which is bloody terrifying.

Sounds to me like a new record.

[ClaretTony]

I'm 36 now. This is the oldest I've ever been which is bloody terrifying.

That's a coincidence - I'm also as old as I've ever been

[Fretters]

That's a coincidence - I'm also as old as I've ever been

It's becoming more and more common. It's happened to me on my last few birthdays. Every time, just woke up and, boom, I was the oldest I'd ever been.

[maccclaret]

I’m younger than I’ll be; that’s not unusual.

[Pearcey]

I really thought he was destined for the top at one point. Absolute goal machine. Where did it all go wrong?

[FactualFrank]

That's a coincidence - I'm also as old as I've ever been

If you think that's impressive, this is the youngest I'll ever be again.

And no, I'm not Eleanor Roosevelt.

[Bosscat]

Git.

Makes a change from "Knob" that I usually get from our "Friend in the North"

[Quickenthetempo]

I think it’s fair to say Charlie had two fantastic seasons at QPR but their fans have a big shock in store if they think they are getting the same player back.

He's on 70k a week at WBA so you would hope he offers something for QPR, even if they're only paying half his wages.

[Burnley1989]

It's becoming more and more common. It's happened to me on my last few birthdays. Every time, just woke up and, boom, I was the oldest I'd ever been.

Made me laugh that, I’m just imagining some simpleton out there that will think like that

[kaptin1]

I think it’s fair to say Charlie had two fantastic seasons at QPR but their fans have a big shock in store if they think they are getting the same player back.

He did, although not sure he ever bettered the run he had with us when he scored 20 goals before November. Everything he hit seemed to go in. Left foot, right foot, head. His all round play left a lot to be desired but as a natural finisher, I’m not sure I’ve seen better than I saw during that period. Even Andy Payton in his pomp wasn’t that clinical.

[ClaretTony]

He's on 70k a week at WBA so you would hope he offers something for QPR, even if they're only paying half his wages.

I can't imagine QPR will be paying anything like half his wages

[ClaretTony]

He did, although not sure he ever bettered the run he had with us when he scored 20 goals before November. Everything he hit seemed to go in. Left foot, right foot, head. His all round play left a lot to be desired but as a natural finisher, I’m not sure I’ve seen better than I saw during that period. Even Andy Payton in his pomp wasn’t that clinical.

Very much a natural finisher and I've not seen many in all my years of watching Burnley.

[Claret Till I Die]

Sure he would have lined up other things in his career

[beddie]

Sure he would have lined up other things in his career

Probably bricks CTID.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Sure he would have lined up other things in his career

The rumours are he did...

[FactualFrank]

Made me laugh that, I’m just imagining some simpleton out there that will think like that

Myself and Fretters are the same. Put us in a room and we'll come out with every possible stand up joke.

[RammyClaret61]

That's a coincidence - I'm also as old as I've ever been

Is that since records began?!?

[superdimitri]

Always was impressed how much he improved his all round game when he played for us. Can't really say I've had the same impression with Wood. Although its a lot, lot harder in the premier league.

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Austin will always score goals, There were questions over his legs when we had him! It’s just about at what level he’ll score them and with who. Proven finisher who will use his nous and become a bit more of a “goal hanger” Any team that consistently gets the ball in the danger area and doesn’t rely on him to track back much would be perfect. If he was at Rangers he’d have 20 goals by January.

You could definitely imagine reading wiki in 5 years time and going “blimey, Charlie Austin scored 35 goals for Boreham Wood last year”

[claretsintown]

Was his last game for us at the friendly at Tranmere . Opened up a discussion with a few of us but im sure he came on in that game

[NottsClaret]

Always was impressed how much he improved his all round game when he played for us.

Same.. during that purple patch in 2012 he wasn't just scoring pretty much every chance, he was our best defender at corners and could still get around the pitch well to ping a great cross in. He's not had a bad career, certainly made plenty of cash, just feel like he could have pushed on a bit more but I doubt he's too worried about how things went.

[Hipper]

I thought his biggest problem was his shoulder. Didn't he have to have it bandaged up every game to stop it popping out.

[Swizzlestick]

One of the best ‘pure’, instinctive finishers I’ve seen play for us. Should’ve played at higher levels than he has - had all the makings of a top PL striker.

[ClaretTony]

Was his last game for us at the friendly at Tranmere . Opened up a discussion with a few of us but im sure he came on in that game

Started the game at Tranmere but also played on the following Saturday against Sparta Rotterdam and scored twice. Those were his last two games for Burnley.

[ClaretTony]

I thought his biggest problem was his shoulder. Didn't he have to have it bandaged up every game to stop it popping out.

We all assumed it was his shoulder when he failed his medical at Hull but then Steve Bruce revealed it was a knee problem.

[jdrobbo]

A proper poacher. I bloody loved Chaz.

[lakedistrictclaret]

Very much a natural finisher and I've not seen many in all my years of watching Burnley.

No, we' ve only had a handful, havent we?

The first I saw was Willie Irvine.

[ClaretTony]

No, we' ve only had a handful, havent we?

The first I saw was Willie Irvine.

At their different levels I would really only add Nogan & Payton to Irvine & Austin

[Burnley1989]

Austin will always score goals, There were questions over his legs when we had him! It’s just about at what level he’ll score them and with who. Proven finisher who will use his nous and become a bit more of a “goal hanger” Any team that consistently gets the ball in the danger area and doesn’t rely on him to track back much would be perfect. If he was at Rangers he’d have 20 goals by January.

You could definitely imagine reading wiki in 5 years time and going “blimey, Charlie Austin scored 35 goals for Boreham Wood last year”

A bit like Billy Sharp

[claretsintown]

Thanks for that tony

[gc14]

Luton 0 QPR 1 Guess who !!

[tiger76]

If he stays fit Charlie will flourish back at Championship level.

[tim_noone]

Luton 0 QPR 1 Guess who !!

Peter crouch?