Bristol City: July 2008 - news archive

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

Bristol 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.

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

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

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

City 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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