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title: "West Bromwich Albion: Fans have mixed views on Charlie Austin"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-fans-mixed-views-charlie-austin/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Liam Togher"
section: "Twitter Talk"
published: "2020-05-15T09:10:05Z"
modified: "2020-05-15T09:10:05Z"
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# West Bromwich Albion: Fans have mixed views on Charlie Austin

**A question on Twitter about Charlie Austin has prompted polarised opinions from some West Brom supporters.**

Albion fan page [@BaggiesHQ](https://twitter.com/BaggiesHQ/status/1261015927631622145) asked followers whether the 30-year-old would be the team’s main striker next season if they are in the Premier League, sparking a debate about the ex-Southampton man.

https://twitter.com/BaggiesHQ/status/1261015927631622145

A [£4m signing](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49277432) from the Saints last August, Austin has scored [nine goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-austin/leistungsdaten/spieler/129627) for West Brom this season, making him their [second highest scorer](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/west-bromwich-albion/leistungsdaten/verein/984) behind Hal Robson-Kanu. He has been particularly effective as an impact substitute, coming off the bench to score decisive goals against Sheffield Wednesday, Preston and Birmingham during a rich spell in the run-up to Christmas (as per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/82102/MatchStatistics/Charlie-Austin)).

However, he has [only scored once since mid-December](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-austin/leistungsdaten/spieler/129627) and not even that flurry of goals towards the end of 2019 could earn him a regular starting spot in Slaven Bilic’s side – Austin has started only three Championship games since the November international break (as per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/82102/MatchStatistics/Charlie-Austin)).

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These West Brom fans had a mixture of opinions on whether the 30-year-old would lead the line regularly for the Baggies if they are a top-flight club next term:

> He’s a top pro need someone of his ilk, learned to not write him off
>
> — Michael 🇭🇷 Singhíć (@MichaelSingh25) [May 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/MichaelSingh25/status/1261027649864040449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> No, but would keep him could be the difference in tight games
>
> — Serg (@SurjitThiara1) [May 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/SurjitThiara1/status/1261043516915974144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Cant see him being our main striker. Can see him staying though.
>
> — 🥒 rick (@picklemyrick85) [May 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/picklemyrick85/status/1261135742035771392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Unfortunately no. Legs have gone.
>
> — Ned J (@NedJ55135980) [May 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/NedJ55135980/status/1261023178454949889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Not a prayer ….. expect him to move on in the summer
>
> — David Kendrick (@DavidKe30081373) [May 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/DavidKe30081373/status/1261023049035415553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> No , need a 20M striker to do well really
>
> — Baz (RT Pinned) (@ftblchaz) [May 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/ftblchaz/status/1261020591529897984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***West Brom fans, can you see Austin getting much game-time in the Premier League if the Baggies go up? Comment below with your views!***