9 Reasons Why Charlie Austin Should Sign For Newcastle

6. He'd Play In Front Of 52,000 Geordies Who'd Be Screaming His Name

The emotional card can be exaggerated too easily in certain transfers, but for Austin the lure of being adored by 52,000 passionate Geordies is surely something that pulls at any striker's heartstrings. No disrespect to QPR, but Loftus Road holds just less than 18,500 spectators - making it nearly three times smaller than St James' Park. Yes Old Trafford holds an even greater number of supporters than St James' Park, but the passion of the Toon faithful for their side - and particularly for goalscoring strikers - is unrivalled. If Austin wants to be truly adored then he needs to choose to head to the North East and make sure he rattles in a few goal...