splendidrush 700 Posted June 25, 2019 I remember Asa Hartford failing a medical at Leeds back in the seventies, hole in the heart if I remember correctly. Of course West Brom did finally sell him to Man C. he went to the World Cup with Scotland and won the Milk Cup with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,800 Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, AJ said: Interesting, but whatever the issue is could depend on the club's medical staff and what risks they are willing to take. Wasn't it Demba Ba who technically failed medicals at several clubs but played at a top level with very few issues I think clubs just make them up as they go along. Ex-Villa defender Aly Cissokho once failed a medical at Milan because of his teeth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,229 Posted June 25, 2019 I’m sure when we signed Martin Peters there was a tale about him failing a medical or something? I mean, he didn’t, but sure the gaffer said something about if he failed the medical to sack the doctor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,229 Posted June 25, 2019 20 minutes ago, Duncan Edwards said: I’m sure when we signed Martin Peters there was a tale about him failing a medical or something? I mean, he didn’t, but sure the gaffer said something about if he failed the medical to sack the doctor... I stand corrected by the old man.. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ron-davies-prolific-southampton-striker-hailed-by-matt-busby-as-the-best-centre-forward-in-europe-8638550.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 700 Posted June 26, 2019 I'm wondering, maybe Celtic feel his agent hoodwinked them with the interest from us. Holding them to ransom for a better deal, once we were out of the equation, Celtic looked for a way to reduce his value..... sounds like Millwall are doing the same thing with 1p5wich over Bialkowski. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 203 Posted June 26, 2019 9 hours ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: I think clubs just make them up as they go along. Ex-Villa defender Aly Cissokho once failed a medical at Milan because of his teeth. Wonder how Luis Suarez ever made it. 😷 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted June 26, 2019 Here it is from the horse's mouth https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/city-chief-explains-celtic-transfer-saga-1-6125863 We don't often get to hear about the ones that 'got away', so an interesting insight from SW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,139 Posted June 26, 2019 2 hours ago, vlad666 said: Wonder how Luis Suarez ever made it. 😷 Yes but he's now got VAR to contend with. A lot those goals he scored would now likely be ruled out by the camera catching his teeth offside. (The old ones are still the best.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted June 26, 2019 57 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: Yes but he's now got VAR to contend with. A lot those goals he scored would now likely be ruled out by the camera catching his teeth offside. (The old ones are still the best.) Mesut Ozil has the same offside problem, only it's his eyes, not his teeth that cross the line first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,139 Posted June 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said: Mesut Ozil has the same offside problem, only it's his eyes, not his teeth that cross the line first. What was Dion Dublin's problem then? Remind me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted June 26, 2019 2 hours ago, wcorkcanary said: Mesut Ozil has the same offside problem, only it's his eyes, not his teeth that cross the line first. Dammit, i had the same thought but was a couple of hours too late! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThorpeCanary 71 Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) . Edited June 26, 2019 by ThorpeCanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,219 Posted June 26, 2019 As Splendid says - and further to my previous posts - that a medical is failed and Celtic nonetheless try to renegotiate the deal implies that Celtic feel they have been squeezed somewhat and are retaliating. Webber may indeed have been an accomplice to Motherwell / Turnbull / Turnbull’s Agent to ensure maximum transfer value and wages as previously surmised, indeed his TNC interview states that he knew Turnbull ‘had his heart set on Celtic’ and Webber stuck to a cute script and kept a poker face without appearing devastated at all. A player who has his heart set elsewhere would not appear to fit our model after all....indeed you wouldn’t think we would even ‘interview’ such a player..... Such are the Machiavellian mechanics when millions are involved. Parma 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted June 27, 2019 Celtic deal now not happening: https://twitter.com/MotherwellFC/status/1144205678405459968 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,317 Posted June 27, 2019 A knee problem apparently, but they still wanted him “Having presented revised transfer terms to Motherwell, the clubs could not reach an agreement.” Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted June 27, 2019 I presume Celtic will wait for Turnbull to have the operation and recover and then go back in to sign him in January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,445 Posted June 27, 2019 On 26/06/2019 at 11:41, BroadstairsR said: Yes but he's now got VAR to contend with. A lot those goals he scored would now likely be ruled out by the camera catching his teeth offside. (The old ones are still the best.) Or in his opponent's anatomy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,445 Posted June 27, 2019 On 25/06/2019 at 23:30, splendidrush said: I remember Asa Hartford failing a medical at Leeds back in the seventies, hole in the heart if I remember correctly. Of course West Brom did finally sell him to Man C. he went to the World Cup with Scotland and won the Milk Cup with us. Yes he did and David Coleman with his usual lack of self-awareness described him later on Match of the Day as a 'whole-hearted' player! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,445 Posted June 27, 2019 Didn't Frank Worthington fail a medical due to high blood pressure because of his notorious nocturnal exploits? He was told to relax and sent on holiday but chose Majorca and couldn't stop himself making new female friends so returned and failed again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,380 Posted June 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: I presume Celtic will wait for Turnbull to have the operation and recover and then go back in to sign him in January. Probably saved us a few quid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted June 27, 2019 Assume Celtic wouldn't pay the full amount given he'd be out for a significant period. Wonder what our view on all this is. From what Webber said in the recent interview, I'd assume it's tough luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelm Canary 404 Posted June 27, 2019 The official statement from celtic was signed off "we wish David every success in the future" I wonder if the knee injury is more serious than is being let on. There is no reason for Celtic to publicly put the boot in..... plus they already did that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted June 27, 2019 Apparently Celtic offered to take him on loan from Motherwell while he has his treatment and have an option to sign him next season. Motherwell turned that down - I guess they want either the player or the cash. As Norwich didn’t want him for first team football this season they might have still gone ahead with the deal. Turnbull never got to having his medical at Norwich so they never had to make the decision. I presume he now has to get his op, get fit and prove that he is still the player he was. Must be gutting for him personally to be so close to such a big move then it all to fall through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,108 Posted June 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Apparently Celtic offered to take him on loan from Motherwell while he has his treatment and have an option to sign him next season. Motherwell turned that down - I guess they want either the player or the cash. As Norwich didn’t want him for first team football this season they might have still gone ahead with the deal. Turnbull never got to having his medical at Norwich so they never had to make the decision. I presume he now has to get his op, get fit and prove that he is still the player he was. Must be gutting for him personally to be so close to such a big move then it all to fall through. Must be gutting for his bank manager too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted August 9, 2019 On 21/06/2019 at 00:56, Jools said: Seriously, don't be disappointed-- We're not in the Seventies and Scottish players are the kiss of death these days -- We've already got two who can't make their dreadful national team and you'll struggle to find a Premier League squad with two Scots in it. Be honest, you know both Hanley & McLean will play little to no part in the coming season. You're not the only one, norfolkbroadslim 👆👆👆 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,155 Posted September 16, 2019 On 21/06/2019 at 00:56, Jools said: Seriously, don't be disappointed-- We're not in the Seventies and Scottish players are the kiss of death these days -- We've already got two who can't make their dreadful national team and you'll struggle to find a Premier League squad with two Scots in it. Be honest, you know both Hanley & McLean will play little to no part in the coming season. 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites