Bristol City sign Fulham's Matthew Briggs on emergency loan
Bristol City have agreed the one-month emergency loan capture of Fulham defender Matthew Briggs.
The 21-year-old can operate at left-back, centre-back or on the left wing.
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Matthew Briggs
But it will be at full back where Briggs will be challenging for a regular starting place during his month at Ashton Gate.
Richard Foster has switched across from his more orthodox right-back position to fill in recently, after Greg Cunningham and then Wolves loanee George Elokobi suffered long-term injuries.
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Academy product Joe Bryan has also played at left-back but was required on the left-wing in midweek versus Burnley, in the same game that Liam Fontaine - another left-back stand-in option - tore a his calf muscle.
Manager Derek McInnes said: "It's common knowledge that injuries have left us short in defence over the past few weeks and we're delighted to get Matthew on board.
"He'll certainly offer us cover at left-back while Greg (Cunningham) gets himself back to full fitness. Greg is making good progress, but he's nowhere near yet.
"We know all about Matthew because we came close to signing him last season. He spent one training session with us but was called back to Fulham because of an injury crisis.
"He did spend time in the npower Championship with Peterborough in the end last season, so has experience of the division.
"Matthew is quick, energetic and hungry. He's a very highly-rated defender who can play in a number of positions and this loan move works for all parties concerned."
Briggs made his Fulham debut in 2007 at the age of just 16, making him the Premier League's youngest player of all time. So far he has made 22 appearances for the Cottagers.
The defender spent brief loan spells with Leyton Orient and Peterborough United.
Briggs has also represented England at youth level from Under-16 to Under-21, with two caps for the latter.
The deal is subject to Football League approval. He has been handed squad number 29.
Comments
by johnbristol3
Saturday, October 27 2012, 4:29PM
“Spoke with a mate season ticket holder at Fulham , recons really good going forward but not so good at defending, so looks like we hot another forward,
Lets just hope he is winding me up”
by piledriver
Saturday, October 27 2012, 12:16PM
“@Burwallian:
Ward was here a month ago and we wouldn't (not couldn't) pay his wages.He wanted less that Hunt or Stewart were earning.
As I said, good signing but if we want to progress the RCB & CM is needed NOW!”
by Burwallian
Saturday, October 27 2012, 8:03AM
“Welcome aboard Matthew and hope you have a great game. We need some great defenders.
Funny how Notts Forerst could sign central defender Ward from Norwich on loan till end December but we canmnot find anyone!”
by fahfah
Friday, October 26 2012, 4:34PM
“I hope this loan signing works out but if he is no better than Joe Bryan whats the point!”
by ashtongas
Friday, October 26 2012, 3:59PM
“ronnie biggs would of been better,come on sl splash the cash b4 its too late”
by DawnNorth
Friday, October 26 2012, 3:19PM
“How negative Charles Bridge, would you rather have Adam Virgo ?
Quite right Vonner, the words every man loves to hear, "you're in mate"”
by CharlesBridge
Friday, October 26 2012, 2:24PM
“Utterly inadequate and far too late, Steve Lansdowns pricy hobby is a farcical laughing stock.
Show us the money Steve!”
by Vonner
Friday, October 26 2012, 1:52PM
“You're in mate - not much to replace...”
by piledriver
Friday, October 26 2012, 1:06PM
“Good addition.
Let's just not lose sight of the RCB & CM we need especially as the injuries begin to pile up.I expect Del to go with one up top v Hull and if not then, for the next few away games because we can't go on being a defensive shambles.”
by Marksy
Friday, October 26 2012, 1:00PM
“Great news, can't we get a few more in as well ?”