SWINDON TOWN: Happy to stay (From Swindon Advertiser)
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SWINDON TOWN: Happy to stay
7:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010 in
CHARLIE Austin believes Town were right to reject transfer deadline day approaches for himself, insisting he is more than happy with life at the County Ground.
The 21-year-old striker is one of the hottest properties in the Football League and attracted interest from a host of Championship sides on Tuesday before the window slammed shut.
Queens Park Rangers and Portsmouth are understood to have enquired about the former Poole Town front man, while Millwall saw a £600,000 bid flatly rejected by Swindon’s management.
And after scoring the second goal in their 3-0 win at Southampton the same evening, Austin celebrated by rushing to the away fans clutching the Town badge on his shirt in an apparent show of commitment.
“It (the celebration) shows I’m still a Swindon Town player and what this club means to me,” he told the Advertiser.
“The fans were great and got right behind us at Southampton.
“There’s not really too much to say (about interest from other clubs).
“I didn’t know too much about it - I saw it on Tuesday morning but just thought it was speculation.
“I’m still a Swindon player after the transfer deadline though and what the club did, they did right.”
Austin played the role of both goalscorer and creator on Tuesday as Swindon secured their first win of the season in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.
And now the forward is determined to take that form into league action this weekend.
“You’ve just got to do what you’ve got to do for the team to get a win. And we did that on Tuesday,” he explained. It is still early in the season but we really wanted a win and we got it against Southampton.
“Hopefully we can kick on from now on.”
Comments(34)
wiltshirewarrior
says...
7:10am Thu 2 Sep 10
Well said Charlie - obviously over the moon you didnt leave us and good to see your heart and soul's in the right place; in a Swindon shirt!
No doubt you will leave us when the time and the price is right but until then keep banging them goals for us mate!
We loves ya!
You Redzzz
wiltshirewarrior
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7:15am Thu 2 Sep 10
umpcah
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7:24am Thu 2 Sep 10
the wizard
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7:28am Thu 2 Sep 10
Another view
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8:30am Thu 2 Sep 10
mikek
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8:52am Thu 2 Sep 10
umpcah
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9:00am Thu 2 Sep 10
mikek wrote:Hey Mike, mind you dont upset the Reaper ! Seriously it would be nice to leave pointscoring to the boys in the red shirts. Happy Days are surely in the near future ?
Super Charlie Austin, well done that man for kissing the Swindon shirt badge at Southampton, that will go along way in the minds of all Swindon fans. This man is going to be a legend.Take this form to Carlisle lads and hope Vince can do a number on his old club.
Dover Red
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9:01am Thu 2 Sep 10
umpcah
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9:18am Thu 2 Sep 10
Dover Red wrote:So where is Gow off to ?
Well said Charlie, what a difference between him and the money grabber Gow!!
the wizard
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9:21am Thu 2 Sep 10
Dover Red wrote:So very well put.
Well said Charlie, what a difference between him and the money grabber Gow!!
Gow the cash crazzed cow,
Where are you now,
Far,far,far away,
Please stay that way,
Up in the land of Jock,
Good place for you, useless Co ck
the wizard
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9:23am Thu 2 Sep 10
umpcah wrote:Motherwell, I think.
Dover Red wrote:So where is Gow off to ?
Well said Charlie, what a difference between him and the money grabber Gow!!
Good riddance anyway. His attitude stinks !!
the wizard
says...
9:28am Thu 2 Sep 10
Please see,
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Alan_Gow
which confirms his move to Motherwell
RedBrum
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10:06am Thu 2 Sep 10
When he gets the ball he asks for a vastly improved contract, ardy, ardy oh!
RedBrum
says...
10:08am Thu 2 Sep 10
When he gets the ball he demands an improvement on his basic wage, hiedi hiedi ho!
SeanGraham
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10:09am Thu 2 Sep 10
Its nice for once to have a great player who is happy here.
RedBrum
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10:09am Thu 2 Sep 10
Oi Den!
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10:28am Thu 2 Sep 10
SeanGraham wrote:He's got some way to go before he can be considered anywhere near the legend that is Don - but I share the general gist of your sentiments.
What a legend this kid is. One of the most committed swindon players in a while, if he spent another two seasons at town, and we got promoted in that time, then he could easily go down as one of swindons greatest ever players, up there with Don Rogers. Its nice for once to have a great player who is happy here.
Highworth red
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10:34am Thu 2 Sep 10
avo
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11:26am Thu 2 Sep 10
If our aim is to gain promotion to the championship, then our aim should be to hold on to Austin and him play for us, in that championship.
ginger-nutz
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11:29am Thu 2 Sep 10
mikek wrote:Mikek.......
Super Charlie Austin, well done that man for kissing the Swindon shirt badge at Southampton, that will go along way in the minds of all Swindon fans. This man is going to be a legend.Take this form to Carlisle lads and hope Vince can do a number on his old club.
Tut, tut for upsetting the seagulls last night with your post on the Argus:)......
I backed you up fella and suggested that if they keep off our site, then we may consider doing the same!!!
Good to wind up the so called 'big spenders' every now and again....
Sad thing is, that they truly believe that they are a bigger club than us..Lol...
Keep up the good work mate and I will always be on there to support you....
SAPFanSTFC
says...
1:22pm Thu 2 Sep 10
http://www.skysports
.com/football/match_
report/0,19764,11065
_3312011,00.html
I think Sky have to update their archives
the_gloves
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2:10pm Thu 2 Sep 10
SAPFanSTFC wrote:I was going to give Sky the benefit of the doubt with Saints not allowing photographers in but that is a very old picture.
Just as an aside I went to Sky to see pics of the team in their 3rd strip but this picture of Pericard was showing... I'm SURE that it isn't our 3rd strip!! ....Is IT!? http://www.skysports .com/football/match_ report/0,19764,11065 _3312011,00.html I think Sky have to update their archives
Off subject, I,ve just seen the goals on BBC from Tuesday and the 3rd is why I rate O'brien. He leaves there defender with no chance when picking up the ball. Granted not the worlds greatest crosser but the pace is a real weapon. There is no doubt he is improving and I think with more game time he will be able to improve on his crossing.
Oh and as for Charlie. Awesome player. Keep doing what your doing and we'll all be winners
Stratton Red
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3:23pm Thu 2 Sep 10
TownEnd D.Romain
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4:11pm Thu 2 Sep 10
Super..Super-CHA..
Super super CHA..
Super Super CHA...
SUPER CHARLIE AUSTIN
mikek
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5:35pm Thu 2 Sep 10
ginger-nutz wrote:Hi ginger-nutz, Thanks for that bro, I could not resist to be honest and do not forget as they had some **** giving it large especially that plank called Baquette. Many thanks for the back up I have not looked at the site since last posting so will get straight on there. Interesting thing is they have a few Grim Reaper types down there on their site so it must be a global thing. Many thanks for the support and back up, lets keep em on their toes.
mikek wrote: Super Charlie Austin, well done that man for kissing the Swindon shirt badge at Southampton, that will go along way in the minds of all Swindon fans. This man is going to be a legend.Take this form to Carlisle lads and hope Vince can do a number on his old club.Mikek....... Tut, tut for upsetting the seagulls last night with your post on the Argus:)...... I backed you up fella and suggested that if they keep off our site, then we may consider doing the same!!! Good to wind up the so called 'big spenders' every now and again.... Sad thing is, that they truly believe that they are a bigger club than us..Lol... Keep up the good work mate and I will always be on there to support you....
upthereds1
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7:36pm Thu 2 Sep 10
Teixera - Swindon
Francis Jeffers - Swindon
Richard Kingson - Swindon
Sam Sodje - Swindon
grim reapers gone
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8:27pm Thu 2 Sep 10
look forward to you and dossevi upfront on saturday
old town robin
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8:39pm Thu 2 Sep 10
SeanGraham wrote:As much as I have high regard and expectations for Charlie. Legends usually put in at least 10 years with the club and earn testimonials, IF we can get promoted, it's possible he will stay and become a real legend, but to put him in that league of stars after less than 1 season, is a little optomistic.
What a legend this kid is. One of the most committed swindon players in a while, if he spent another two seasons at town, and we got promoted in that time, then he could easily go down as one of swindons greatest ever players, up there with Don Rogers. Its nice for once to have a great player who is happy here.
WiltshireLeppard
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9:32pm Thu 2 Sep 10
As for the transfers mentioned, some good names there - Jeffers would be a great signing but his wage demands might be more than what we can offer (I thought Blackpool had snapped him up, to be honest). Kingson is a good goalkeeper, but would he drop down to play in League 1? No mention of Jay DeMerit there, who has been previously linked. Tiexera and Sodje - yes please, would do well at Swindon.
steve.
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9:45pm Thu 2 Sep 10
old town robin wrote:Agree with you old town but lets settle for a legend in the making for now although these days i dont see a player staying with us for 10yrs unless there fairly average,we can live in hope though eh?
SeanGraham wrote: What a legend this kid is. One of the most committed swindon players in a while, if he spent another two seasons at town, and we got promoted in that time, then he could easily go down as one of swindons greatest ever players, up there with Don Rogers. Its nice for once to have a great player who is happy here.As much as I have high regard and expectations for Charlie. Legends usually put in at least 10 years with the club and earn testimonials, IF we can get promoted, it's possible he will stay and become a real legend, but to put him in that league of stars after less than 1 season, is a little optomistic.
Paul Skinnbakk
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11:01pm Thu 2 Sep 10
If I had a fit sister I'd let you have a good ol' go on her - well, unless she wasn't up for it, but I'm sure she would be....
Bootlegger
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1:51am Fri 3 Sep 10
Highworth red
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9:10am Fri 3 Sep 10
steve. wrote:I can't recall how long he was with us, but it was a long time that Steve White was here and he was awesome. He became part of the furniture but scored so many goals over the years. A very humble legend. Great security words for Chalkie, 'just-goal'.
old town robin wrote:Agree with you old town but lets settle for a legend in the making for now although these days i dont see a player staying with us for 10yrs unless there fairly average,we can live in hope though eh?
SeanGraham wrote: What a legend this kid is. One of the most committed swindon players in a while, if he spent another two seasons at town, and we got promoted in that time, then he could easily go down as one of swindons greatest ever players, up there with Don Rogers. Its nice for once to have a great player who is happy here.As much as I have high regard and expectations for Charlie. Legends usually put in at least 10 years with the club and earn testimonials, IF we can get promoted, it's possible he will stay and become a real legend, but to put him in that league of stars after less than 1 season, is a little optomistic.
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