Bristol City pull out of deal to sign Crawley Town defender Kyle McFadzean
Bristol City have pulled out of a deal to sign Crawley Town defender Kyle McFadzean.
Although a fee and contract had already been agreed, City head coach Sean O'Driscoll had doubts over the 25-year-old's fitness.
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Kyle McFadzean: Could still be a Bristol City target in the summer.
Out of action since November after contracting a serious viral infection, McFadzean was making a slower-than-expected recovery and there was a risk he might not be fit to play until much later in the season.
That was enough to persuade O'Driscoll to pull out of the deal and he is now likely to seek central defensive reinforcements in the loan market when the window re-opens next month.
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But he told The Post he is still interested in bringing McFadzean to Ashton Gate and a deal could yet be done in the summer.
O'Driscoll said: "I feel it is important to end the speculation. The medical people have collected all the data and talked and it is not certain that Kyle will play against this season.
"The short-term is probably a little bit more important than the long-term for us and, although I'm still interested in Kyle, it is more likely to be something we do in the close season."
Crawley Town chief executive Richard Low commented: "There has been a lot of speculation about Kyle in the last few days and, as everyone knows, we were having on-going discussions with Bristol City.
"They have now pulled out of any deal to sign Kyle, so he remains a Crawley Town player, which is great news for the club.
"Of course, the transfer window is open for another seven days and who knows what might happen, but Kyle is happy here and is working hard in the gym to get his fitness back."
6 Comments
by manchestergas
Friday, January 25 2013, 1:54AM
“lucky escape I think.
I really don;t think McFadzean is worth a lot of money, and Crawley seemed to smell cash. Crawley players tend to less impressive individually as they are as part of the team.”
by Frankclack
Thursday, January 24 2013, 9:57PM
“What was said is less important than the fact that anything was said.
For too long the supporters have been left in the dark as to what is the thinking at AG.
Obviously there are times when it is not advisable to disclose what may or may not be going on behind the scenes. But equally, supporters are always hungry for information from the horses mouth and nothing but good can come from being open where nothing is to be gained from secrecy.
McFadzean, if one reads the information available elsewhere and uses a modicum of common sense, is of little use to City right now.
As to Bates, it is worth persevering with him for a little longer as long as he is not costing too much.
Mark Wilson is a surprise decision as he has not made too much of an impression considering his previous experience.
Albert Adomah is always going to be a target as long as City are in the position that they are, but sometimes things are inevitable. The important thing is to ensure that any move is to the long term benefit of Bristol City FC and not just a move to bring in some "fritter" money. And somewhere better than Crystal Palace ... please!
We are still in deep trouble but the signs of pragmatism are encouraging.”
by piledriver
Thursday, January 24 2013, 5:03PM
“@Sarumred:
Agree with that.We need players for NOW even if they are loans and a summer deal could suit all parties.We have 19 cup finals to play and a highly uncertain future.
Panic won't do it however, neither will inactivity.
Had to smile at SD's presss conference-When asked what RO'K will bring to the team he said he's got a different personality to me...he's very positive, glass is alwas running over and upbeat!!
Now I know he didn't mean it to come out like that.............”
by Sarumred
Thursday, January 24 2013, 4:28PM
“This is a sensible move considering the player's lack of fitness and our need is much more immediate. If the player is still available in the summer then I see no reason why the deal should not be resurrected.”
by marmeliser
Thursday, January 24 2013, 4:20PM
“well this has been what you might call a 'bleedin' obvious' decision”
by LydneyBob
Thursday, January 24 2013, 4:03PM
“So the 'hot air' 'virus' turned into a damp squib. Well onwards and upwards, or is it onwards and downwards?”