The Austin Auction begins...

[acricketer]

We could stipulate our own deadline for CA and make it known to all interested parties. "If you want him stump up 15m by X date so we can get a replacement in time or try again in January"

[QPRDave]

We could stipulate our own deadline for CA and make it known to all interested parties. "If you want him stump up 15m by X date so we can get a replacement in time or try again in January"

YES we should...no if no buts

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

Can't do that. That's why we have a transfer window. Regardless of what we say to clubs or player, if a club want to come in and bid late doors then we have to prepare for that eventuality.

Been caught out with that one before so I really hope we don't see the same again, except I think we will. Austin is to good a player at just £15m to not get snapped up. Late in the day, when clubs don't get certain targets, he's a perfect fit for not a fortune.

[Harryboy]

just looked at the betting for the championship,s top scorer. charlie ain't even on the list. to my astonishment
the only 2 players i see on the list was mackie 66/1 and jet 100/1

[stainrodisalegend]

just looked at the betting for the championship,s top scorer. charlie ain't even on the list. to my astonishment
the only 2 players i see on the list was mackie 66/1 and jet 100/1

Quite generous odds on Jamie...

Interesting stat Harryboy and it just underlines what a massive hole Charlie departing would leave in our squad. If I were a bookie I would probably chuck Poulter in at 25/1 or 30/1 but still shows that - assuming Charlie does leave - it is essential we have a proven goal scorer to make any impact on this league. Just hope Les has one lined up.

[Harryboy]

Quite generous odds on Jamie...

Interesting stat Harryboy and it just underlines what a massive hole Charlie departing would leave in our squad. If I were a bookie I would probably chuck Poulter in at 25/1 or 30/1 but still shows that - assuming Charlie does leave - it is essential we have a proven goal scorer to make any impact on this league. Just hope Les has one lined up.

Exactly mate. I am surprised polter was not in the betting,, Andre gray was 20/1/ Rhodes about 12/1.. It just makes you wonder where the goals will come from if we don't replace charlie

[Hitman34]

Exactly mate. I am surprised polter was not in the betting,, Andre gray was 20/1/ Rhodes about 12/1.. It just makes you wonder where the goals will come from if we don't replace charlie

Well, according to some on here, we will be top 6 or even autos. Maybe they could enlighten us as to who will bang in 20 odd goals for us.

Now as for austin. I'm getting fed up about all this now so we need to set a deadline and be done with it.

[Harryboy]

Well, according to some on here, we will be top 6 or even autos. Maybe they could enlighten us as to who will bang in 20 odd goals for us.

Now as for austin. I'm getting fed up about all this now so we need to set a deadline and be done with it.

Your right Hitman,, I don't want us to be left wanting. We don't even seem to be putting in any offers for gray, afobie,Rhodes ect ect,, it's time to act now even if we get knock backs atleast we are trying to cover Charlie's lost

[dave58]

[QUOTE=Harryboy;1439170]Your right Hitman,, I don't want us to be left wanting. We don't even seem to be putting in any offers for gray, afobie,Rhodes ect ect,, it's time to act now even if we get knock backs atleast we are trying to cover Charlie's lost[/QUOTE

I think we'll be found wanting up front with Austins inevitable departure, dont think the club are prepared to spend £5-6M on a player now, which is what will be the least of all the above will cost?

[bakes8]

Well, according to some on here, we will be top 6 or even autos. Maybe they could enlighten us as to who will bang in 20 odd goals for us.

Now as for austin. I'm getting fed up about all this now so we need to set a deadline and be done with it.

Who scored 20 goals the season we won the Championship at a canter? Taarbs got 19 from midfield and Helguson about 12? So it's a load of ######## u need a 20 goal striker to go up.

Out of curiousity how many times has 20+goal a season striker Jordan Rhodes got Blackburn up? oh yeh.......

[Hitman34]

Who scored 20 goals the season we won the Championship at a canter? Taarbs got 19 from midfield and Helguson about 12? So it's a load of ######## u need a 20 goal striker to go up.

Out of curiousity how many times has 20+goal a season striker Jordan Rhodes got Blackburn up? oh yeh.......

It helps though. How many goal did deeny score this season. What about Bournemouth and the other promoted teams main strikers? I genuinely don't know this but am curious to know.

[Jeems]

Midfield need to step up their game this season. 10+ from the Mackies and Chery's of this world please

[Kevster269]

I think Burnley proved that goals = promotion.

Ings and Vokes were prolific and fired them to promotion, once they lost them as regular starters (injury to one IIRC) they pretty much struggled from that point on.

Not arguing with anyone and their opinions but I do agree we have to have a proven, reliable goal scorer....and then hope he doesn't get injured!!

[qprted]

i think

i think from the alex macarthy money and the sterling money we should buy andre gray now and put him on a four year contract because hes not the finished item yet

[Harryboy]

i think from the alex macarthy money and the sterling money we should buy andre gray now and put him on a four year contract because hes not the finished item yet

Even if we put in an offer ted I would be happy,, it will show the fans that we have every intention in getting a player to replace Charlie