Bristol City: July 2008 Archives
Robins net Crewe ace
Bristol City have signed Crewe striker Nicky Maynard on a four-year deal for a club-record fee of £2.25m.
Robins eye League One ace
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.
Johnson pulls striker plug
Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has denied any interest in Coventry striker Michael Mifsud after his Bristol City move collapsed.
Elliott ready for hard yards
Star midfielder Marvin Elliott has admitted he faces a race against time to be fit for the Championship opener on August 9.
Robins playing hardball
Coventry striker Michael Mifsud's proposed £1.5m switch to Bristol City could collapse over personal terms, reports say.
Miffed manager goes for Mifsud instead
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.
Meteb's Robins move in doubt
Bristol City could scrap their £1.5million swoop for Egyptian striker Emad Meteb after he played for his former club Al Ahly on Sunday.
Malta frontman in talks
Coventry striker Michael Mifsud is in talks with Gary Johnson after Bristol City agreed a fee for the Malta hot-shot.
Mifsud in Johnson's sights
Norwich, Bristol City and Crystal Palace are in a three-way fight for Coventry striker Michael Mifsud after he asked for a transfer.
Fontaine's pre-season blow
Bristol City defender Liam Fontaine faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the season after suffering an ankle injury.
English lessons planned for Meteb
New signing Emad Meteb will take a crash course in English so the communication lines do not break down next season at Bristol City.
Johnson hails record signing
Bristol City manager Gary Johnson has insisted that Egyptian international Emad Meteb was the club's top transfer target this summer.
Egyptian deal done
Bristol City have broken a ten-year club transfer record to sign prolific Egyptian international Emad Metab from Al Ahly.
Weale up for the challenge
Chris Weale has vowed to push Adriano Basso all the way for the number one goalkeeper's shirt at Bristol City.
Fully fit City star determined to impress
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.
Robins no-go for Barnes
Bristol City have ended their interest in former Manchester United trainee Michael Barnes who has been training with the Robins.
Meteb on his way - Agent
Bristol City manager Gary Johnson is closing in on a deal to sign Al-Ahli and Egypt striker Emad Meteb, according to his agent.
Orr decides against mask
Bradley Orr will go against doctors' advice and not wear a protective face mask when he returns to competitive action.
Keogh linked with Southend switch
Southend boss Steve Tilson has admitted that he is interested in taking Bristol City defender Richard Keogh to Roots Hall this summer.
Showunmi finally opts for Leeds
Enoch Showunmi has finally joined Leeds - six months after rejecting them - following his release by Bristol City.
Hard miles paying off
Gary Johnson says his Bristol City players "look the part" and will start the new Championship season fitter than ever.
Striker deal almost done
Bristol City look set to beat Birmingham to the £1.5m signing of Egypt international striker Emad Motaeb.
Robins ready for kick-off
Bristol City boss Gary Johnson insists his players are "ready to attack the new season" and are over their play-off final heartbreak.
Johnson calls for calm
Gary Johnson has told shocked Bristol City fans not to lose faith after the surprise sale of Nick Carle to Crystal Palace.
Midfielder joins rivals
Bristol City have parted company with Nick Carle after the Australian joined Crystal Palace for a fee in the region of £1 million.
