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Have I got better stuff to do? Probably. But here we go - I've always said Austin was our most complete striker since Les, as he scored every type of goal - only Furs rivals him, really, in the last 25 years. Do the facts bear this out? I broke down his goals. I haven't included penalties in his '18 yard box' stats. Headers also counted as first touch goals.
50 goals:
HEADERS: 16 LEFT FOOT: 5 RIGHT FOOT: 29 PENALTIES: 9 6 YARD BOX: 16 18 YARD BOX: 19 OUTSIDE THE BOX: 6 AFTER SUCCESSFUL DRIBBLE: 6 FIRST TOUCH: 27 VOLLEYS: 1
Key stat for me to show what a pure striker he is: of his 41 goals from open play, 27 were first touches. The mark of a great striker imo.
Bare bones.
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 11:09 - Feb 4 with 1948 views
Stat that stands out for me there and surprised me a bit , is his relatively low headed goals count. He seems determined to address that 'deficit' this time around
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 11:12 - Feb 4 with 1933 views
It will be interesting to see who takes the penalties when Charlie and Dykes are on the pitch. I would let Dykes continue with them as he has a perfect record so far, but he'll have to wrestle the ball off Charlie.
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 11:44 - Feb 4 with 1872 views
Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 11:09 - Feb 4 by Myke
Stat that stands out for me there and surprised me a bit , is his relatively low headed goals count. He seems determined to address that 'deficit' this time around
16 out of 41 non-penalties? that's pretty high isn't it?!
Bare bones.
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 11:45 - Feb 4 with 1869 views
Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 11:32 - Feb 4 by hook_hoops
It will be interesting to see who takes the penalties when Charlie and Dykes are on the pitch. I would let Dykes continue with them as he has a perfect record so far, but he'll have to wrestle the ball off Charlie.
I think for the sake of Dykes confidence, Austin would leave them for Dykes.
Then again, the manager might make the decision and might choose Charlie. Will be interesting to see what happens when the occasion arises.
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 11:56 - Feb 4 with 1856 views
Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 11:44 - Feb 4 by Antti_Heinola
16 out of 41 non-penalties? that's pretty high isn't it?!
Yeah - 40% or so of his goals are headers. Even Sir Les would struggle to beat that.
I'm going to pat myself on the back (nothing changes) and point that I've been saying getting him back should have been our number one plan this summer past.
Been a lot of rubbish spoken about (a) him being a crock (b) that his all round game is poor.
He's as strong as an Ox and he is easily one of our best outfield players even if you take out finishing. He led the line in the Prem. He can play.
Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 11:56 - Feb 4 by WestbourneR
Yeah - 40% or so of his goals are headers. Even Sir Les would struggle to beat that.
I'm going to pat myself on the back (nothing changes) and point that I've been saying getting him back should have been our number one plan this summer past.
Been a lot of rubbish spoken about (a) him being a crock (b) that his all round game is poor.
He's as strong as an Ox and he is easily one of our best outfield players even if you take out finishing. He led the line in the Prem. He can play.
Modern day Geoff Horsfield.
Bare bones.
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 12:14 - Feb 4 with 1798 views
Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 11:56 - Feb 4 by WestbourneR
Yeah - 40% or so of his goals are headers. Even Sir Les would struggle to beat that.
I'm going to pat myself on the back (nothing changes) and point that I've been saying getting him back should have been our number one plan this summer past.
Been a lot of rubbish spoken about (a) him being a crock (b) that his all round game is poor.
He's as strong as an Ox and he is easily one of our best outfield players even if you take out finishing. He led the line in the Prem. He can play.
Should have been.
If we want the best young players to come through then surround them with proven professionals.
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 12:27 - Feb 4 with 1765 views
Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 12:16 - Feb 4 by stevec
Should have been.
If we want the best young players to come through then surround them with proven professionals.
I doubt we'd have got him for the same deal or even at all in the summer. WBA liked to use him as an impact sub and it was only after he hadn't done much in the Prem and maybe the new manager didn't fancy him that we were able to bring him in. I should imagine WBA are also covering at least half of his wages as we're not in the £60k pw bracket, even for loan strikers.
But I agree a blend of youth and experience, particularly with older loan players, is ideal for us.
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 13:12 - Feb 4 with 1628 views
I did notice that he has a smile on his face most of the time. Sometimes a player will take less money in his twilight years just to play, be happy and feel appreciated.
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 13:15 - Feb 4 with 1626 views
Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 13:12 - Feb 4 by DavieQPR
I did notice that he has a smile on his face most of the time. Sometimes a player will take less money in his twilight years just to play, be happy and feel appreciated.
I've been thinking about it. I do think other clubs will definitely offer him more than we can if he stays fit. But I also think we *could* possibly offer a healthy seven-figure signing on fee and a wage of say 15k per week, on a three year deal. It's not out of the question.
Bare bones.
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 14:19 - Feb 4 with 1512 views
Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 14:18 - Feb 4 by Antti_Heinola
I've been thinking about it. I do think other clubs will definitely offer him more than we can if he stays fit. But I also think we *could* possibly offer a healthy seven-figure signing on fee and a wage of say 15k per week, on a three year deal. It's not out of the question.
I keep thinking of Billy Sharp giving up bigger money to go back to Sheffield United a few years ago and hoping it happens with Austin coming back here.
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 14:25 - Feb 4 with 1494 views
blimey how emotions can change fast in football. i wish we had fans in attendance, we'd be absolutely unstoppable at home in normal times with Charlie back, sucking the ball in at least once per game with the sheer will of the crowd alone
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 15:14 - Feb 5 with 1017 views
Around 18% historically have been headers (presumably midfielders a little lower, defenders quite a bit higher so maybe this is about right for strikers)
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Charlie Austin - The Numbers Breakdown on 15:28 - Feb 5 with 992 views
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