Bristol City boss Sean O'Driscoll is hoping to sign Brian Howard next week
Sean O'Driscoll tonight confirmed he is looking to sign Brian Howard to help in Bristol City's on-going fight for Championship survival.
Former Sheffield United and Reading midfielder Howard has spent the past week training with City and is a free agent after being released by League One strugglers Portsmouth in January.
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Sean O'Driscoll
City's head coach will watch Howard in action for the under-21s against Millwall at Ashton Gate on Tuesday before making a final decision. And if the 31-year-old proves he had recovered from a recent hernia operation and personal terms can be agreed, he will become O'Driscoll's second signing since he took over four weeks ago.
Speaking immediately after today's 2-0 home win over Nottingham Forest, City's head coach confirmed: "Brian has trained really well and we will play him in the under-21s on Tuesday to see where his fitness is at.
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"I tried to sign him when I was at Crawley, but they were not a sufficiently attractive proposition for him.
"He has just had a hernia operation and is a little behind with his fitness, but he has trained all week and will play on Tuesday.
"I'm not looking for reasons not to sign him, but I have to do my due diligence.
"If I'm going to do this for every player, then I cannot make any exceptions.
"He has played in the Championship and, personality-wise, there are no problems. If I think he can be an asset, then I'll sign him. He will be a good addition for us."
Howard started the season at Portsmouth and remained at Fratton Park on month-to-month deals until his contract was cancelled last month.
O'Driscoll reflected: "Like a lot of players at Portsmouth, Brian has been unfortunate.
"But the fact he has had his contract terminated, means he is a free agent and we can sign him."
5 Comments
by manchestergas
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 3:33AM
“from the bottom end of Lge 1 to the bottom end of the Championship.
wow, what a rise in life.
and not even fit.”
by redferryman1
Saturday, February 09 2013, 11:43PM
“Without doubt, fitness pending, Howard will be a major asset to City in terms of attitude, ability and experience. Fingers crossed for Tuesday! Astute guy, this O'Driscoll!”
by piledriver
Saturday, February 09 2013, 10:44PM
“Nyatanga's hernia operation seems to have done him a power of good so let's hope the same applies to Howard who always caused us problems at Barnsley.
With Baldock & Davies now injured we need some receoveries or signings on top of this.Three or four.”
by AussieGeorge
Saturday, February 09 2013, 9:46PM
“Love SOD's attitude towards the game & players.”
by FromMendip
Saturday, February 09 2013, 9:17PM
“If he's fit he could be an excellent signing.”