The FA have reportedly asked Charlie Austin to explain himself following comments directed at Southampton fans on social media over the weekend.
Austin took to Twitter on Saturday to hit out at Southampton’s supporters, by claiming that they do not support the team when they need it.
He stated that the fans only sing when the team scores, before using several expletives.
According to The Athletic, He now has three days to write back to the FA explaining his actions, upon which The FA will then have three days to decide on whether or not they will punish the 30-year-old for his actions.
WARNING: Strong language used in Tweet.
Twitter: NEW: @TheAthleticUK understands the FA have asked Charlie Austin for his observations regarding his tweets about So… https://t.co/3Yy8jvAos1 (@SteveMadeley78)
It will now be interesting to see what Austin has to say for himself after attacking the fans of his former club on Twitter. He did later delete the Tweets, which suggests to us that he regretted his decision.
These fans reacted to the news…
Twitter: @SteveMadeley78 @TheAthleticUK Charlie Austin is just a salty washed up average striker. Was he wrong? No, the atmo… https://t.co/RIcRgRgpKX (@Saint2hotty)
Twitter: @SteveMadeley78 @TheAthleticUK Its Albion so he will get banned end of (@huntywbafc)
Twitter: @SteveMadeley78 @JackPittBrooke @TheAthleticUK Seems harsh. I hadn’t realised there were issues with Saints fans bu… https://t.co/7DxpISyMTk (@JohnFrancisBC)
Twitter: @SteveMadeley78 @TheAthleticUK Harsh but fair 🤷🏻♂️ (@timfairley)
Twitter: @SteveMadeley78 @TheAthleticUK Probably A forest fan on the panel trying to get him a minimum of a lifetime ban (@kiowba)
Twitter: @SteveMadeley78 @TheAthleticUK I found it quite entertaining and funny but seen as he plays for @WBA a ban to the… https://t.co/KVQis5V02A (@theleedsboy)
Twitter: @SteveMadeley78 @TheAthleticUK It’s West Brom.
Player gets banned
That’s how it works.
Simples. 😏 (@stevebaggie1)
