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Southampton have signed Charlie Austin from QPR on a four-and-a-half year deal #SaintsFC

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Summary of Saints’ focussed Twitter users: 16/01/2016 12:51:13

| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | Welcome to #SaintsFC, @chazaustin9! #SaintCharlie https://t.co/ZeKYe1cbPcan hour ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | #SaintsFC complete the signing of @chazaustin9 from #QPR on a four-and-a-half-year contract – https://grabyo.com/g/v/G7pWoT5ncF642 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | Read the full story on @chazaustin9’s arrival at #SaintsFC – http://sfcne.ws/AustinSigns https://t.co/OWr5bElsSy39 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | New signing @chazaustin9 will wear the number 28 shirt for #SaintsFC. #SaintCharlie https://t.co/9Iweb2lpDqa minute ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | Here’s some of the #SaintsFC players reporting for duty ahead of the game against #WBA – https://t.co/tbE1K6SVWe2 minutes ago |
| Steve Grant @SteveGrant1983 | Just over an hour until my #saintsfc happiness ebbs away as Wanyama walks straight back into the side…5 minutes ago |
| Chris Nee @ChrisMNee | Austin to Saints is the result of a well-oiled machine. Keep powder dry, watch him prove fitness, sign for next to nothing. Textbook.11 minutes ago |
| Fresh Saints @FreshSaints | For a second just Imagine Charlie Austin on the end of all those half chances we waste… #Saintsfc10 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | Watch as the #SaintsFC players arrive at St Mary’s ahead of today’s game against #WBA – https://grabyo.com/g/v/CXwniGEKyyw14 minutes ago |
| PA Dugout @PAdugout | Southampton snap-up cut-price Austin for £4m | @SimonPeach http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-3402441/Southampton-sign-Charlie-Austin-QPR-4-million.html https://t.co/9oItxnMvQb34 minutes ago |
| Simon Peach @SimonPeach | Austin costs #SaintsFC the same as Rory Delap - a £4million move in 2001 that was a club record until Rodriguez arrived 11 years later24 minutes ago |
| Chris Rann @crstig | @danielvanc 1. Yes it is. 2. Yes it is. We’ve fluffed so many chances of late this is ideal signing.27 minutes ago |
| Francis Benali @FrannyBenali | Welcome to @SouthamptonFC @chazaustin9 Wishing you every success! #saintsfc https://t.co/m4t0LjRRNB38 minutes ago |
| Chris Rann @crstig | @sportmarketing1 Contract up at the end of the season.29 minutes ago |
| talkSAINTS @talkSAINTS | Who is your No.1 Striker? #Saintsfc31 minutes ago |
| Nottinghamshire CCC @TrentBridge | Broad now has 5-1 from his last 31 balls, the single coming off a dropped chance in the slips #SAvENG34 minutes ago |
| Fresh Saints @FreshSaints | Ferdinand: Once @chazaustin9 expressed an interest in moving to Southampton, we could not stand in his way #Saintsfc https://t.co/ACXAQ5lgnW32 minutes ago |
| Steve Grant @SteveGrant1983 | @thesliz @MFoxx2 Legend status already then. That said, scored fuckloads against us as well!34 minutes ago |
| Steve Grant @SteveGrant1983 | @europasaintsfc As if anyone can ever drive at high speed down the M3 these days :wink:35 minutes ago |
| talkSAINTS @talkSAINTS | 45Goals in 82Games for QPR and still only 26, can’t wait to see Austin wearing Red & White!(@chazaustin9) #Saintsfc https://t.co/dBQEAKkurp37 minutes ago |

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New signing @chazaustin9 will wear the number 28 shirt for #SaintsFC. #SaintCharlie https://t.co/9Iweb2lpDq

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Southampton have signed striker Charlie Austin from #QPR.http://bbc.in/206gl49 #SaintsFC https://t.co/bYyVPDyIGh

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Favourites: 161

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Bargain? Charlie Austin’s move to Southampton is reported to be about £4m.http://bbc.in/206gl49 #saintsfc #qpr https://t.co/UX1qyKUuZu

Retweets: 52

Favourites: 84

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#SaintsFC have completed the signing of Charlie Austin. At just £4m, he looks like a right bargain. https://t.co/eE32GikWQi

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Favourites: 29

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Southampton FC - (southamptonfc) on 16/01/2016

#SaintsFC’s players arrive at St Mary’s ahead of today’s game against #WBA ( St Mary’s Stadium )

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Summary of Saints’ focussed Twitter users: 16/01/2016 13:51:48

| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | As we wait for team news, get @chazaustin9’s thoughts on joining #SaintsFC – http://sfcne.ws/CAOnSaints #SaintCharlie http://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/688357107595395072/photo/13 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | Team news will be revealed shortly. Who would be in your starting line-up against #WBA? #saintsfc https://t.co/HeUrdYgZmZ6 minutes ago |
| Chris Rann @crstig | @ThePhilReed Ah didn’t realise you were back!26 minutes ago |
| Simon Peach @SimonPeach | Krueger told @bigadamsport “you don’t know what opportunities present themselves” but that #SaintsFC plan to keep Long & Pelle29 minutes ago |
| Simon Peach @SimonPeach | Krueger on Long/Pelle: "Depth is something we strive for. Players coming in & out isn’t the plan, but I’d never say never"31 minutes ago |
| Simon Peach @SimonPeach | Krueger says Austin was #SaintsFC’s No.1 target this month. “He’s worked for his stripes at different levels & we like that,” he told Solent35 minutes ago |
| Chris Rann @crstig | @ThePhilReed Enjoying the cricket! Broad on fire!35 minutes ago |
| Simon Peach @SimonPeach | #SaintsFC chairman Ralph Krueger tells @solentsport Austin has been on their radar for a few months. "We believe he is far from his prime"37 minutes ago |
| Benny @BenzlWashington | Just gonna post this everywhere https://youtu.be/OqE2vkYYNB839 minutes ago |
| News Thump @newsthump | NEWS! End of The World heralded by people standing on the left on Tube escalators http://newsthump.com/2015/12/10/end-of-the-world-heralded-by-people-standing-on-the-left-on-tube-escalators/ https://t.co/LkjhRTLwvQ40 minutes ago |
| Steve Grant @SteveGrant1983 | @AndyHallett @Lord_Trousers @alex_crook That’s embarrassing, I just lol’d on the train. :joy:44 minutes ago |
| Rachel Baker @Saintsmadmomma | As he’s deleted his tweet… #SaintsFC https://t.co/bpEhgMPy8Zan hour ago |
| Chris Rann @crstig | @ThePhilReed Pahahahaha! Classic. Not even got the integrity to leave it up.an hour ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | Follow our liveblog for in-depth coverage from #SaintsFC’s clash with #WBA – http://sfcne.ws/LiveWBAH https://t.co/dOfSHFYuL7an hour ago |
| Rachel Baker @Saintsmadmomma | As he’s deleted his tweet… #SaintsFC https://t.co/bpEhgMPy8Zan hour ago |
| Vithushan @Vitu_E | When things are going to pot but you gave up the captaincy after scoring a double hundred in the last Test #SAvEng https://t.co/hcPJZnzK5Oan hour ago |

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The teams are in! Here’s how #SaintsFC, who make two changes, line-up for this afternoon’s game against #WBAhttps://t.co/kWPidIXT5q

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Favourites: 30

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A bargain #SaintsFC fans? There is a sell-on clause thoughhttp://bbc.in/206gl49 #QPR https://t.co/A6MstD7BVw

Retweets: 44

Favourites: 81

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Summary of Saints’ focussed Twitter users: 16/01/2016 14:52:42

| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | The teams are in! Here’s how #SaintsFC, who make two changes, line-up for this afternoon’s game against #WBA – https://t.co/kWPidIXT5qan hour ago |
| Charlie Austin @chazaustin9 | Delighted to have joined @SouthamptonFC I will give everything to be successful here :soccer::soccer::soccer: https://t.co/8DAxo1k8pP11 minutes ago |
| Rob Francis @robfrancis | This is the best bit of business between two Les’s since Tipping the Velvet… #saintsfc #qpr27 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | The #SaintsFC players have emerged for their pre-match warm-ups at St Mary’s – https://grabyo.com/g/v/ZTe4j7ckJWh23 minutes ago |
| Fresh Saints @FreshSaints | Very good however to see us keep the same set up in defence with Targett. We nullified Watford’s dangerous partnership with ease #Saintsfc25 minutes ago |
| Fresh Saints @FreshSaints | Wanyama needs to put in a big performance today - Romeu was class last week, gutting to see him dropped #Saintsfc28 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | Watch as #SaintsFC defender Cédric gives his pre-match thoughts on #WBA – https://grabyo.com/g/v/4BwlXjB7qky28 minutes ago |
| TractorSaint @TractorSaint | @SouthamptonFC Instead of showing off Austin at today’s #Saintsfc can we just have Les Reed doing a lap?! #wemarchon #NegotiationKing37 minutes ago |
| Chris Rann @crstig | @StuartJones7 Haha someone warned me earlier so I didn’t bother.34 minutes ago |
| Simon Peach @SimonPeach | @Tonywauk @WhiteNoise1879 That Dempsey did fairly well under him…36 minutes ago |
| Chris Rann @crstig | Hi Les, it’s Les, we’re interested in Austin but we’ll need you to Palm Caulker off on some other mugs as part of the deal… #saintsfc #qpr37 minutes ago |
| Chris Rann @crstig | This is the best bit of business between two Les’s since Tipping the Velvet… #saintsfc #qpr38 minutes ago |
| Simon Peach @SimonPeach | @NBCSportsSoccer @ChrisEriksen8 Deflected*39 minutes ago |
| FM Saints Researcher @MatthewLeGod | @SteveGrant1983 Perhaps Koeman viewed Romeu & Clasie did a lot of running vs Watford and he wants a fresh central midfield a few days later?40 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | #SaintsFC boss @RonaldKoeman gives his thoughts ahead of kick-off against #WBA – https://grabyo.com/g/v/f9TrHTRhCSB40 minutes ago |
| talkSAINTS @talkSAINTS | Shane Long to Villa?Can’t see that happening, have been reasonably impressed with his performance lately. Offers a lot to the team #Saintsfc44 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | Here’s all the team news from St Mary’s, where #SaintsFC are taking on #WBA – https://grabyo.com/g/v/tP3Hsx6qXfuan hour ago |

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5: GOOOOOOAL! WARD-PROWSE! #saintsfc [1-0] http://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/688376484260634624/photo/1

Retweets: 209

Favourites: 184

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Southampton FC - (southamptonfc) on 16/01/2016

Get in! @prowsey16 celebrates after giving #SaintsFC an early lead over #WBA with a stunning free kick. ( St Mary’s Stadium )

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Southampton FC - (southamptonfc) on 16/01/2016

What a hit! :raised_hands: #saintsfc ( St Mary’s Stadium )

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Summary of Saints’ focussed Twitter users: 16/01/2016 15:53:10

| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | HALF TIME: #SaintsFC 2-0 #WBA A first-half double from @Prowsey16 has put the hosts in control. https://t.co/b0KpzU3b952 minutes ago |
| talkSAINTS @talkSAINTS | Couldn’t have been a better first-half, 2-0 up, both goals from Prowsey. Back-To-Back wins? #Saintsfc5 minutes ago |
| Alex Crook @alex_crook | HT #afcb 1 #NCFC 0 Gosling’s 10th minute header the difference. Blunder ref Madley booed off at half-time.6 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | 45: One minute of added time indicated. #saintsfc [2-0] 8 minutes ago |
| Sam Cunningham @samcunningham | Matt Targett looking far more comfortable on the left wing than he has done at left-back. Having a great game.9 minutes ago |
| Simon Peach @SimonPeach | @supmarkus @Prowsey16 Yes, subsequently deleted. Maths clearly not my strong point9 minutes ago |
| Alex Crook @alex_crook | Referee Robert Madley is having a stinker. Should send off #NCFC keeper Declan Rudd for scything down Afobe but dishes out a yellow #afcb9 minutes ago |
| Paddy Power @paddypower | One of the richest men in the world, wearing a Champions League anorak. Everyone loves a freebie. https://t.co/HuwYPsyqVZ14 minutes ago |
| TonyIncenzoTalkSPORT @TonyIncenzo | Shout of the day from a Rotherham fan after Matt Phillips went down injured "Come on ref - he’s made of glass! Put a FRAGILE sticker on him"14 minutes ago |
| talkSAINTS @talkSAINTS | Ward-Prowse on :fire::fire:https://vine.co/v/iOn9d25BBzdi#Saintsfcsfc14 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | 36: Nearly 3-0 to #SaintsFC, as @Mattytargett’s low drive is cleared off the line by James McClean. [2-0] 17 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | GOAL: #SaintsFC 2-0 #WBA (@Prowsey16 35) Ward-Prowse sends Myhill the wrong way from the spot to double the lead.18 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | 35: GOOOOOOOAL! WARD-PROWSE! #saintsfc [2-0] http://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/688383931733950468/photo/1 19 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | 34: @Mattytargett is bundled over in the area by Craig Dawson after latching onto @ShaneLong7’s pass. #saintsfc [1-0] 19 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | 34: PENALTY TO #SaintsFC! [1-0] 20 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | 30: Space opens up for @ShaneLong7 to shoot from 20 yards, but #WBA keeper Boaz Myhill gets behind the ball to save. #saintsfc [1-0] 23 minutes ago |
| Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC | 29: Good work from @VirgilvDijk to clear after Victor Anichebe headed a delivery back across the face of goal. #saintsfc [1-0] 24 minutes ago |

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GOAL! James Ward-Prowse scores a penalty to double his career tally in 30 mins! 2-0 Southampton http://bbc.in/1RMAQSu #SAINTSFC #WBA

Retweets: 47

Favourites: 39

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35: GOOOOOOOAL! WARD-PROWSE! #saintsfc [2-0] http://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/688383931733950468/photo/1

Retweets: 159

Favourites: 127

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Southampton FC - (southamptonfc) on 16/01/2016

He’s got another one! Celebration time for @prowsey16 as he doubles his account from the penalty spot. #saintsfc ( St Mary’s Stadium )

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Southampton FC - (southamptonfc) on 16/01/2016

@prowsey16 fires in a penalty to put #SaintsFC 2-0 up against #WBA. ( St Mary’s Stadium )

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GOAL: #SaintsFC 2-0 #WBA (@Prowsey16 35) Ward-Prowse sends Myhill the wrong way from the spot to double the lead.

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Favourites: 82

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