Bristol City: July 2008 - news archive

Robins complete quickfire deal

Bristol CBristol City have signed Crewe striker Nicky Maynard on a four-year deal for a club-record fee of £2.25m.

Johnson's strike ace hopes

Bristol CBristol City are hoping it is third time lucky as they try to sign a striker after making a move for Crewe hot-shot Nicky Maynard.

Robins move on from Mifsud

Bristol CCrystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has denied any interest in Coventry striker Michael Mifsud after his Bristol City move collapsed.

Elliott in race to be fit

Bristol CStar midfielder Marvin Elliott has admitted he faces a race against time to be fit for the Championship opener on August 9.

Robins could miss another striker

Bristol CCoventry striker Michael Mifsud's proposed £1.5m switch to Bristol City could collapse over personal terms, reports say.

Cross Johnson to go Maltese

Bristol CCity boss Gary Johnson looks set to pull the plug on Emad Meteb and push on with a million pounds move for Coventry's Michael Mifsud.

Robins set to scrap Egyptian swoop

Bristol CBristol City could scrap their £1.5million swoop for Egyptian striker Emad Meteb after he played for his former club Al Ahly on Sunday.

Robins in talks to net Mosquito

Bristol CCoventry striker Michael Mifsud is in talks with Gary Johnson after Bristol City agreed a fee for the Malta hot-shot.

Johnson eyes Sky Blues raid

Bristol CNorwich, Bristol City and Crystal Palace are in a three-way fight for Coventry striker Michael Mifsud after he asked for a transfer.

Robins ace struggling for opener

Bristol CBristol City defender Liam Fontaine faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the season after suffering an ankle injury.

Meteb to pass English test

Bristol CNew signing Emad Meteb will take a crash course in English so the communication lines do not break down next season at Bristol City.

Meteb was top priority - Johnson

Bristol CBristol City manager Gary Johnson has insisted that Egyptian international Emad Meteb was the club's top transfer target this summer.

City smash record for Metab

Bristol CBristol City have broken a ten-year club transfer record to sign prolific Egyptian international Emad Metab from Al Ahly.

Weale wants to push Basso

Bristol CChris Weale has vowed to push Adriano Basso all the way for the number one goalkeeper's shirt at Bristol City.

Keeper battle hots up

Bristol CReserve goalkeeper Chris Weale is determined to push Adriano Basso for the No 1 jersey, after he turned down offers to sign a new deal.

Winger interest over - Johnson

Bristol CBristol City have ended their interest in former Manchester United trainee Michael Barnes who has been training with the Robins.

Striker deal done, claims agent

Bristol CBristol City manager Gary Johnson is closing in on a deal to sign Al-Ahli and Egypt striker Emad Meteb, according to his agent.

Orr to brave injury

Bristol CBradley Orr will go against doctors' advice and not wear a protective face mask when he returns to competitive action.

Robins ace in Shrimpers' sights

Bristol CSouthend boss Steve Tilson has admitted that he is interested in taking Bristol City defender Richard Keogh to Roots Hall this summer.

Showunmi finally chooses Leeds

Bristol CEnoch Showunmi has finally joined Leeds - six months after rejecting them - following his release by Bristol City.

Johnson bans 'Fat Club'

Bristol CGary Johnson says his Bristol City players "look the part" and will start the new Championship season fitter than ever.

Robins swoop for hitman

Bristol CBristol City look set to beat Birmigham to the £1.5m signing of Egypt international striker Emad Motaeb.

Johnson raring to go

Bristol CBristol City boss Gary Johnson insists his players are "ready to attack the new season" and are over their play-off final heartbreak.

Trust me, says Johnson

Bristol CGary Johnson has told shocked Bristol City fans not to lose faith after the surprise sale of Nick Carle to Crystal Palace.

£1m midfielder deal done

Bristol CBristol City have parted company with Nick Carle after the Australian joined Crystal Palace for a fee in the region of £1 million.