Charlie Austin out for the season

[Shania]

Bad news this but thats football, AJ and BZ have both said they are fit and ready to go so now is the time to prove it, both wanted more game time so now they have got it.

This^^ And in addition to that that we need Nico. Can he play upfront??

[ollyhoops]

Should had bought Wells. I told you, even as a back he was a great little player.

Also, we really should call Hitchcock back as I really don't think Johnson & Zamora will play 8 games between them.

[norfolk ranger]

If he played on after the impact (and scored). Why can't he play on now?

Was running on adrenalin, injuries are always worse day or so after once its wore off.

[ollyhoops]

Also, too quick to get rid of Tarrabt. We lack quality and we loan out our best player.

I can't see us buying/loaning anyone now unless we over pay for someone.

[1973 ranger]

We are in a position to achieve what we set out to at the start of the season and this setback may just make the boys with the dough change their approach with regards to signing a striker. Cannot see Tony Fernandes not spending now as he has backed every manager in every window thus far and tomorrow will be no different. 2 strikers to come one loan and one decent one on a permanent.

[QPRDave]

It's no good we're gonna have to pull out all the stops now.................raiding Rochdale it is then!

[maidstone_hoop]

I'm always optimistic but now.starting to ask some serious questions about the management of the club. If they've released a statement about Austin being injured without a quality replacement is just poor business.

We needed 1 striker before this come out. We now need at least 2 in 24 hours and ideally a rb.

[twranger]

Relax everybody.im sure there is a replacement all sewn up & be announced tomorrow.charlies scan was yesterday so they would of known the extent of it & moved quickly & quietly for replacement.

At last, a reasoned, thought out, down to earth post, amongst the plethora of panic and suicidal comments. Top man!

[fisnik]

Have a feeling Belfodil is wrapped up, along with the Delatorre/May. Possibly May would have been leaked if we had. Maybe we're waiting to reveal the signings in the last minute for publicity. Seems we always do.

[Stocksy1976]

Relax everybody.im sure there is a replacement all sewn up & be announced tomorrow.charlies scan was yesterday so they would of known the extent of it & moved quickly & quietly for replacement.

Well said that man. Even our club are not that naive to announce on the eve of transfer deadline. Obviously agreement s are in place and two strikers will be signed tomorrow. If this isnt the case then uncle tone has deep pockets and likes to pay over the odds. I do not see the point of announcing this on the eve of an important 6 pointer all it does is hand the advantage to Burnley.

[swede]

"Prolonged period on the sidelines..." = Out for the season.

[Shania]

I'm always optimistic but now.starting to ask some serious questions about the management of the club. If they've released a statement about Austin being injured without a quality replacement is just poor business.

We needed 1 striker before this come out. We now need at least 2 in 24 hours and ideally a rb.

In a way, I fear we are still amateurs when it comes to management. But personally, I also chose to cling on to the hope that we already have brought a few players in prior to this incident..

[twranger]

"Prolonged period on the sidelines..." = Out for the season.

Well deduced...

[Ed the Ball]

Have a feeling Belfodil is wrapped up, along with the Delatorre/May. Possibly May would have been leaked if we had. Maybe we're waiting to reveal the signings in the last minute for publicity. Seems we always do.

And some extra wonga from Sky!!

[Shania]

[QUOTE=Stocksy1976;1208952]Well said that man. Even our club are not that naive to announce on the eve of transfer deadline. Obviously agreement s are in place and two strikers will be signed tomorrow. If this isnt the case then uncle tone has deep pockets and likes to pay over the odds. I do not see the point of announcing this on the eve of an important 6 pointer all it does is hand the advantage to Burnley.[/QUOTE

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