09 Jul 2013 12:59:07
Charlie Austin fails medical at Hull due to a problem with his shoulder.

Celtic imo now have a realistic chance of getting him. Pay the 4.5 million, get him an operation to fix the problem and he will run riot up here for us. {Ed007's Note - I'd be surprised if it was a problem with his shoulder that halted the deal. Austin still has some behavioural problems off the park that need to be dealt with.}

1.) 09 Jul 2013
Yehh I believe there has allegedly been some substance abuse, and he has a problem with recreational drugs, though it is only a rumour and as far as I know not been substantiated.
again with the right club and the right support he will get through this, but its a big risk for any club to take however this reduces his valuation and at the moment Burnley will be lucky to get 1 mill for him with lots of conditions added to the contract {Ed007's Note - I think the court trial last month more than substantiated the 'rumour' that has been well known in football circles for years.
It is because of his problems and the people he is hanging around with that his partner wants to move out of the area, exactly the same scenario that happened at Swindon, forcing the club to sell him.}

2.) 09 Jul 2013
A hull reject? No thanks.

3.) 09 Jul 2013
Steve Bruce confirmed it was a problem in his knee

4.) 09 Jul 2013
I hope we don't pay 4.5 million for him with his injury problems and behaviour probs I would offer 2.5 million if we are interested

5.) 09 Jul 2013
Based on his weakness for the stuff I suspect it would be highly inappropriate for his partner to consider Glasgow as a suitable location for his rehab! lol

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ChrisBhoy

6.) 09 Jul 2013
Hull reject? Do you remember John Hartson failing his medical with the dark side? If Hooper was to leave Austin would be an ideal replacement. I hadn't heard anything before regarding behavioral problems, but if it's true I'm sure a move to a club our size could help him realise his potential and iron out any side issues he has. On a last note I do agree with Marco1888, 2.5 to 3 million would be a more realistic fee.

7.) 09 Jul 2013
OP here, I wasn't aware he was having all those problem Ed. The shoulder injury must be the party line just now to cover it up, although it seems its common knowledge now. I would urge Celtic to stay well clear given that information, even if the court case goes his way and he decides he's going to turn into a born again christian its unforgivable for a player given the ability he has and the job and pay which comes with it to behave that way and take such a chance with his career. He just sounds like a complete t*t {Ed007's Note - I was like you mate and all for him signing for us. I happened to mention it to one of the English Eds and he told me all about him and his problems. Getting into fights in nightclubs is a recipe for disaster if he moved to Glasgow.}

8.) 09 Jul 2013
A Glasgow Kiss would explain in perfect detail that his "previous" would be unacceptable!
Having said that, troubled players don't just change overnight and that is what he would HAVE to do if he were to stand a chance of making it at Celtic. He could be more trouble than he's worth. Apparently his off-field shagging of team mates wives is another one of his weaknesses too.

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ChrisBhoy

9.) 09 Jul 2013
Would still have Adam Le Fondre over Austin any day of the week! Superb finisher and rumoured to be available for around £3million

LM67

10.) 09 Jul 2013
Thank god the shagging is not on the field. If it was the floodlights would have to be improved for evening viewing. Sopotcelt.