[beechyboy90]

We might pay him a lump and try mutual termination and he might sign a deal there. Depends if he values football game time more than minutes.

Otherwise I would be staggered if they paid more than 20k a week for him..

[gazberg]

We might pay him a lump and try mutual termination and he might sign a deal there. Depends if he values football game time more than minutes.

Otherwise I would be staggered if they paid more than 20k a week for him..

TRue i got too excited at half his wage but 20k a week saved is 20k a week saved.

[johnny Cash]

I always liked Austin. Solid premier league striker in his time. Sadly he came to far down the wrong side of his curve. There are other points in his career we should have gone for him and he could have been a real favourite here.

Looking at this cold, Football contracts run until the end of June, so it’s probably fair to say we owe him the best part of £1.3m. If we could give him £500,000 now and he can go and get £20,000 per week on an 18 month deal with QPR it might just be best for everyone.  Sadly agents know this and will probably be asking for much more for him to agree termination.

[seteefeet]

Can't knock Charlie, his attitude and commitment was never in question and he was probably crucial in the last few weeks last season, in terms of confidence. He just didn't have the legs. Contrast this to Zohore, who has everything a CF needs in terms of age, physicality etc. but lacks the confidence / motivation.
Put Charlie in Zohore's body and you'd have some player.
All the best Charlie, you are a legend down at QPR so hope you have a successful swansong, even if it's just keeping em up.

[Gilsey 56]

I like Charlie, one of the few characters we have in the dressing room but couldn't say he was a success or failure to be honest.

Just a thought, whats Rondon doing at the moment, I maybe wrong but I think the Chinese super league has finished.

[SmethDan]

A willing player who's body gasped with exhaustion at the speed of his footballing brain. Such a pity he was past his pomp by the time we got to see him in an Albion shirt. All of the best Charlie and thanks for those limbs at St Andrew's  .

[zippyandbungle]

I think some use the power of hindsight too much

At the time we signed him I think most would say he was what we needed and were quite happy...he has obviously now lost pace and is nowhere near prem
BUT
the goals against blues,the free kick vs Preston and that run and finish against Cardiff...he had some good times .

[Dexy]

I think some use the power of hindsight too much

At the time we signed him I think most would say he was what we needed and were quite happy...he has obviously now lost pace and is nowhere near prem
BUT
the goals against blues,the free kick vs Preston and that run and finish against Cardiff...he had some good times .

Being brutally honest a lot of games last year he looked miles off , pace was never there .
Few key goals and quite a few pens calmly taken but he lost his place to HRK for a fair chunk .
Wouldn't call it a fail or a win really.

[SmethDan]

I think some use the power of hindsight too much

At the time we signed him I think most would say he was what we needed and were quite happy...he has obviously now lost pace and is nowhere near prem
BUT
the goals against blues,the free kick vs Preston and that run and finish against Cardiff...he had some good times .

No hindsight on my part. I haven't bothered checking my posts but I remember voicing concerns at the time regarding his previous injuries, general fitness and whether we'd be getting the Charlie Austin we needed.

[lewisant]

He won us some crucial points last season and St Andrews was all him. Good attitude and he could have been better but he wasn't horrendous and I actually think he could have played a bigger part if given the chance. Barely got minutes after his brace v Blues and I was perplexed by this.

[Albionic]

10 goals in a championship season is not successful in my book, its the same as HRK and he wasnt setting the world alight was he?
Ivan Toney already has 16 already this season !

[KN22]

10 goals in a championship season is not successful in my book, its the same as HRK and he wasnt setting the world alight was he?
Ivan Toney already has 16 already this season !

Get this deal done now. Will always be grateful for the goals at Blues, one of the best away days in recent times. Sadly however he is no longer anywhere near the standard we need.

[MarkW]

Not in the squad for today, which suggests he's off, given we aren't playing with a recognised striker

[TAFKATMNo1Fan]

Not in the squad for today, which suggests he's off, given we aren't playing with a recognised striker

Its been reported this morning hes at Loftus Road today watching QPR from the stands

[gazberg]

All the best CHarlie!

[costa blanca baggie]

Its been reported this morning hes at Loftus Road today watching QPR from the stands

And he’ll probably be happy playing that position.

[paulosull]

One down 11 or 12 to go, not the worst but that ain't saying much.

[Baggies]

QPR confirm Austin has signed for them on their Twitter.

[gazberg]

OS saying signed for QPR. Result.

[Aztech]

QPR confirm Austin has signed for them on their Twitter.

Good news, all we need now is notification another dozen or so have followed him out the door.

[LiamTheBaggie]

A signing that hasn’t worked.

How much did we spend on strikers last season? Not good enough from Dowling.

[TheJacko2000]

A signing that hasn’t worked.

How much did we spend on strikers last season? Not good enough from Dowling.

Think we got our moneys worth. Without Blues we don't go up.

[Albertbaggie]

A signing that hasn’t worked.

How much did we spend on strikers last season? Not good enough from Dowling.

We've made far worse signings. Didn't score a bagful but goals he got helped get us some important points. Problem was, like several others, should have been shifted on in summer.
We showed way too much loyalty to the likes of Sawyers, Bartley, Furlong, Livermore   and are paying price.

[frazzle]

Fell away completely after lockdown. Was reasonable before that I thought. Hopefully a good move for all.

[TAFKATMNo1Fan]

Think we got our moneys worth. Without Blues we don't go up.

Plus late winning penalties against Sheffield Wednesday and Preston
Thanks for your contribution last season Charlie and good luck