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I saw it. caught snorting charlie in bushwackers bogs then punched the fella who found him doing so(allegedly)

Seriously?

Erm, OK. Hope he sorts/has sorted himself out then if true.

Having himself sorted appears to have been the problem  ;)

Similar rumours were flying about when he was here if I remember correctly. Word was Wilson had got him sorted, and I imagine Howe would have been aware, but perhaps the other two managers Burnley have had let it slip...

I wish he'd hurry up and move to Celtic for stupid money.

I wish he'd hurry up and move to Celtic for stupid money.

Wouldn't get your hopes up. We wont see hardly fuckall money

Was always on it when he played down here, top bloke.

Celtic can't afford him but Villa are waiting on bids for Benteke before pouncing for Chas at a reduced fee of about £4 million compared to his value in January of much more than that.

Burnley footballer Charlie Austin has been found guilty of assaulting a man in a night club.

Swindon Magistrates' Court heard the 23-year-old punched Sam Webb, 20, in the face after an altercation in Bushwackers in Swindon on 13 October.

The former Swindon Town striker had denied the charge and said he was acting in self-defence.

He was found guilty of common assault by beating, fined £1,800 and ordered to pay £1,320 in costs.

The court was told that Mr Austin and his partner Bianca Parker, who live in Ramsbottom near Burnley, had returned to Swindon to visit Ms Parker's parents.

On the night of Saturday 13 October the couple were in the club in Swindon town centre.

Mr Webb told the court that he had disturbed Mr Austin in a toilet cubicle where he saw the footballer "hunched over" the toilet bowl.

'Sniffing sound'

He said he heard a "sniffing sound" and suspected Mr Austin was using some kind of street drug.

Mr Webb said as a Swindon Town fan he recognised him and asked him why he was taking drugs when he was a professional footballer.

He said Mr Austin then swung at him in the toilet and missed, but later confronted him back in the club.

Mr Webb said he walked up to him and punched him "square in face" and "in revenge" because he was annoyed at being disturbed.

Mr Austin refuted any allegations of drug-taking saying it would end his career as a professional footballer as the FA carries out random drug-testing.

He claimed he was using a cubicle as the urinals were busy and said the door was opened by a group of men who were filming him on their phones because of who he was.

Mr Austin said he had experienced problems in Swindon since his transfer to Burnley in January 2011, from fans who were annoyed by his transfer.

He said he left the toilet and Mr Webb and another man came towards him in "a threatening manner" and he punched him in self defence.

Magistrates decided that there had been no threatening behaviour from the witness, so Mr Austin had no grounds to claim self defence.

BBC website has this as main story on the Swindon Town & League 1 pages.

Indeed, looking at the press on line this morning I assume that Charlie or his Agent has some friends in high places in the red tops as it doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere - may appear during the day I suppose?

It's Charlie Austin not Fernando Torres. I highly doubt 99.9% of the world gives a flying fuck.

It's Charlie Austin not Fernando Torres. I highly doubt 99.9% of the world gives a flying fuck.

They'll become interested if he signs for a Prem club...a bit like when PDC only became a fascist when he became Sunderland manager.

Ole

Fact is, he's a naughty boy ref Nikki Lauder and bunk ups and Sprogs etc.  But I paid the fucker through my ST to score goals...and he never let me down on that front.

But I paid the fucker through my ST to score goals...and he never let me down on that front.

Parkin > Cox > Austin

For Town: Parkin > Cox > Austin

Ability: Cox > (insert miles here) Parkin > Austin

White>anyone else in a red shirt.
Austin>Cox>Parkin

This could be a landmark moment where we both agree on something

For Town: Parkin > Cox > Austin

Ability: Cox > (insert miles here) Parkin > Austin

White>anyone else in a red shirt.
Austin>Cox>Parkin

# awaits Walsall video #

JAF, a god, but only for half a season.

Fully agree with you on that. In my opinion he was the best finisher I've seen in a Town shirt.

Charlie Austin was the first player since Duncan Shearer that when running through one-on-one with the keeper you felt sure he was going to score, and (Wembley Bobble aside) he usually did.

The guy might not be the best footballer you have ever seen, but he did know how to get the ball in the net (a pretty useful quality for a striker).

Fjortoft?

Anyway -- Charlie was a dream.  Always hoped we find a player like that from non league etc, shame he left so soon.  Just as well I didnt name one of my kids after him -- came close to happening.

White was such an untidy player to watch,wore his shorts upto his chest, had no grasp of the offside rule yet still scored shit loads and worked his nuts off. A true great? no, But a cult hero for sure.

We've had some good strikers in the time I've been watching us (some shit a well) but for partnerships, Shearer and White in the 89/90 season would be hard to beat. I haven't checked but I think they both scored something like 27 goals that season.

They did and McLoughlin got 17 from midfield as well that season.

71 goals between 3 players! I know Ossie and his diamond got found out after he left us, but his first season in management was magical. Particularly when he did it with players more used to Macari's more direct style.

We scored 105 goals in total in all competitions that season, it was a fantastic season, minus the end result. And i rate that as the best season i have ever watched the town in, even over 92-93.

agree with this. Best side and season I witnessed. It was bloody awesome

Agreed.

Think that's the best move for him.

I think if he went straight to a premier league side he would struggle.

He'll get a look in in the England side now, just you wait. Dirty 'Arry will have a word with his friends in the FA at the 'Gentlemans Country Club' before the selection starts.

Think Sippo meant if the Hull deal had gone through Steve.

How long does he need to play Championship football before he's ready for top flight?

How long does he need to play Championship football before he's ready for top flight?

How long does he need to play Championship football before he's ready for top flight?

Must be easier to score in London than it is in Burnley.

Are you talking about drugs or women?

Reportedly 2.5m.

Fitton and co get 3% of the 15% by memory.... Sam tweeted a good breakdown of it a while back when he was on his way to Hull.

Assuming that's 3% from the 15%, that's £75k split between at least 4 of them? So 15/20 grand? I wonder what their total net contribution (all cash in - all cash out) was over the period. Even with this added to the mix, I'd be surprised if it was a positive number.

How long does he need to play Championship football before he's ready for top flight?

If the fee was undisclosed how do we know how much to expect from the sell on

If the fee was undisclosed how do we know how much to expect from the sell on

Read in the Sun today the deal's worth 4.5m (I found something out by reading the Sun, and that worries me...).

I presume that could be the 2.5m up front followed by 2m of add ons. I presume we only get our percentage of the up front fee?

Took him 72 seconds to bang one in tonight

10/1 to be top scorer in the Championship this season, if he stays fit that's a cracking bet.

10/1 to be top scorer in the Championship this season, if he stays fit that's a cracking bet.

I got 14/1 before he left Burnley.

Got Super Sammy Parkin at 50/1 in League 2 aswell  :I'm a complete mofleakin Deak

was there, I think he'll do well this season, linked up well with Johnson in the second half

looking forward to seeing him on Tuesday night.

Better keep off the ale, then!!

Looks like Austin is very close to and England call up. Read an interview/article with Hodgson, he said he's been looking at him and gave the impression the only reason Lambert is in the latest squad is for previous performances. Pity the next internationals aren't until March though provided he keeps playing the way he is I reckon he'll be in the squad.

Nearly had a hattrick yesterday, first half he was unplayable

Why did that one he scored when Hart passed it straight to him get disallowed?

Why did that one he scored when Hart passed it straight to him get disallowed?

Best finisher I have seen in town shirt.

The 'knack' cannot be coached into a player and he's got it!

Hart kicked it twice, the first time nicked with his wrong foot . You can't take a free kick to yourself, plus it has to leave the area.

As a hapless Sunday League keeper, I actually knew this rule. Sadly, goal kicks not leaving the area are a relatively regular occurrence.

Agreed, his goal poaching reminded me of Lineker when he was with us, just always happened to be in the right place at the right time.

When was Lineker with us  :hmmm:

He's a proper throwback English striker, playing, based on the last couple of games I've seen, for a proper throwback English team. Was quite entertaining watching a team like Man City, with the sort of quick, technical players who epitomise the modern game, completely unable to get to grips with him.

20 years ago, he'd probably have been an England regular, and playing for a top 4 team - he's very much in the mould of Shearer, Fowler, Sheringham etc. - but in the modern game, with an emphasis on pace and technical ability, think he'll get overlooked for the likes of Welbeck, Berahino, Sturridge, Rodriquez etc. who are quicker and more skilful, even though he's probably a better natural goal-scorer than them all.

When was Lineker with us  :hmmm:

Apologies for lack of clarity, I meant whilst watching Charlie play for us he reminded me of Lineker.

He's a proper throwback English striker, playing, based on the last couple of games I've seen, for a proper throwback English team. Was quite entertaining watching a team like Man City, with the sort of quick, technical players who epitomise the modern game, completely unable to get to grips with him.

20 years ago, he'd probably have been an England regular, and playing for a top 4 team - he's very much in the mould of Shearer, Fowler, Sheringham etc. - but in the modern game, with an emphasis on pace and technical ability, think he'll get overlooked for the likes of Welbeck, Berahino, Sturridge, Rodriquez etc. who are quicker and more skilful, even though he's probably a better natural goal-scorer than them all.

I agree with a lot of that, Brucie, but week in, week out, he's a luxury player at that level.

Sometimes people get so carried away with continental formations and players with unpronounceable names, they forget football is about winning points of which sticking the ball in the net is an integral part.

Austin has 6 goals in 10 games this season (more than Rooney, Wellbeck and Lambert combined).

His goals have earned QPR 7 out of their 8 points so far this season.

And he tore the Man City defence a new one at the weekend.

Luxury player my arse.

Sometimes people get so carried away with continental formations and players with unpronounceable names, they forget football is about winning points of which sticking the ball in the net is an integral part.

Austin has 6 goals in 10 games this season (more than Rooney, Wellbeck and Lambert combined).

His goals have earned QPR 7 out of their 8 points so far this season.

And he tore the Man City defence a new one at the weekend.

Luxury player my arse.

I agree with a lot of that, Brucie, but week in, week out, he's a luxury player at that level.

As good as his goal instincts are, he's no better than players such as Kevin Phillips, Darren Bent etc.

He's certainly nowhere near as good as Shearer, Fowler or Sheringham were as they all had pace and the ability to run with the ball, as well as knowing where the net was.

He's in a purple patch at the minute, but Redknapp will be well aware of his weaknesses - and lets face it, they are the reasons he's at QPR.

I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him flogged in January for big money to a club desperate to buy some goals (circa £10m) but I'd be fucking amazed if he ever got a big club move, let alone anywhere near the England first team squad.

Fair play to him though. Bricky to the Premiership, with £17k a week and all the pussy he can handle, is not bad for an ignorant thick cunt from Berkshire  :clap:

Sometimes people get so carried away with continental formations and players with unpronounceable names, they forget football is about winning points of which sticking the ball in the net is an integral part.

Austin has 6 goals in 10 games this season (more than Rooney, Wellbeck and Lambert combined).

His goals have earned QPR 7 out of their 8 points so far this season.

And he tore the Man City defence a new one at the weekend.

Luxury player my arse.

Amen.

Rodney Marsh was on TalkSport 20 minute ago stating he should be in the England team before Lambert. Whoever was presenting agreed. If the media are starting to buy into it, the call must be close..

Ah well its only a friendly.

Slovenia isn't a friendly.