Dolman Block B Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Linked with a 12 month move to us. Should be completed this week. Persoanlly take that Ashley Williams is in talks with Bristol City over 12-month deal. Deal could be agreed this week. Reading and Wigan also interested. Boost for @FAWales if he stays in the Championship. Ryan Giggs names squad for crunch Euro 2020 qualifier with Azerbaijan on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Going to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9745961/bristol-city-ashley-williams-mls/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebarweb&fbclid=IwAR10waavyAB356HyWmWBu7NZvQJ2lxo-u070c-W2Y3H7MB_TNe_O-kKlw1Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Yep, would be excellent to come in for a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted August 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Championship rivals Reading and Wigan are also interested in the centre-back. But Williams could make the move to Lee Johnson’s side in the West Country outfit this week if terms are agreed. The ex-Swansea, Everton and Stoke defender became a free agent when his Toffees contract expired in the summer. Williams has already turned down offers from Turkey, the Middle East and the MLS in America as he was keen to stay in the UK. Bristol City have been on the hunt for a centre-back after they sold Adam Webster to Brighton in a whopping £22m deal. Williams, who turns 35 this week, is expected to be named in Ryan Giggs’ Wales squad on Wednesday for the Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan next month. The experienced centre-back won his 86th cap for his country in the 1-0 defeat to Hungary in June. He moved one appearance ahead of the late Gary Speed to leap into third place in Wales’ all-time appearance table. And staying in the Championship at Ashton Gate will boost Williams’ chances of continuing his international career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Would be a good signing. Bags of experience. From his Swansea days I'd guess he'd be comfortable with the ball at his feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Superb just what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted August 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Super said: Superb just what we need. Id agree, hes been there and done it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corshamred Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Ah but he is 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 With a view to coaching maybe? Would make the risk more worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 So he'll take the place of Taylor Moore in our side? And also eliminate any chance of Aden Baldwin gettin a few minutes? Another "Academy Pathway" closed? I consider we need a left back before a centre half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Decent squad player to have ...... we do need more back-up and would suggest that there aren’t many better “frees” available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: So he'll take the place of Taylor Moore in our side? And also eliminate any chance of Aden Baldwin gettin a few minutes? Another "Academy Pathway" closed? I consider we need a left back before a centre half. I would think he would be Bailey Wright’s replacement as cover whilst he is out for a few months. Another signing that will have a point to prove and dare I say it, an upgrade on Wright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: So he'll take the place of Taylor Moore in our side? And also eliminate any chance of Aden Baldwin gettin a few minutes? Another "Academy Pathway" closed? I consider we need a left back before a centre half. We need both and we need championship ready players for those important positions imo. Williams and his experience for one year would be ideal both for the team and for the positive effect he could have on passing his experience onto younger players such as Baldwin or Moore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 God no, legs have gone and totally lost it hence competition from clubs that’ll finish way below us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: God no, legs have gone and totally lost it hence competition from clubs that’ll finish way below us I thought that watching him for stoke last season. We’re pretty desperate for cover though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corshamred Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: So he'll take the place of Taylor Moore in our side? And also eliminate any chance of Aden Baldwin gettin a few minutes? Another "Academy Pathway" closed? I consider we need a left back before a centre half. I think Taylor Moore will get plenty of games this year especially with injuries to other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: God no, legs have gone and totally lost it hence competition from clubs that’ll finish way below us As LJ said, these guys are out of contract for a reason. But his experience trumps a lack of pace I would hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: We need both and we need championship ready players for those important positions imo. Williams and his experience for one year would be ideal both for the team and for the positive effect he could have on passing his experience onto younger players such as Baldwin or Moore. LJ has quoted that certain parts of our 'system' have been shelved for a while. It's obvious the Club want to keep the philosophy of the pathway open, however, I get the impression that LJ wants a few more experienced heads in certain positions, especially considering how young some of our players are, and some with little experience in this league. Only needs another injury to Baker. Also LJ said with hindsight it was a mistake letting Vyner go out on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 51 minutes ago, Corshamred said: Ah but he is 35 He was 34 last year and had a decent game at Ashton Gate when we played stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 35...I dunno. Just now, swanker said: He was 34 last year and had a decent game at Ashton Gate when we played stoke. Stoke were quite reactive which can definitely help an older defender- will he be able to cope with a more proactive shape? His experience could be invaluable to Moore and if we'd kept him instead of loaning him out Vyner of course, in terms of learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 He’s been shit for a while now - no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 This looks like it’s happening from all the reports. My reservation is that whenever I saw him for Stoke last year he didn’t look great. As anticipated at age 34, very susceptible to pace. Against that, nobody looked good for Stoke last year. On the plus side, clearly, he’s used (from Swansea days) to playing in a footballing side who move the ball quickly so should have hard wired in the positioning/movement needs. The current system also means we have the ability to cover for him. Most pertinently of all, he’s a leader, an experienced pro and we’re a relatively new team with players new to English football. On balance, it’s a position we need bodies in. It’s a player who gives us leadership and experience, and who was in his day very very good. On that basis this makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: This looks like it’s happening from all the reports. My reservation is that whenever I saw him for Stoke last year he didn’t look great. As anticipated at age 34, very susceptible to pace. Against that, nobody looked good for Stoke last year. On the plus side, clearly, he’s used (from Swansea days) to playing in a footballing side who move the ball quickly so should have hard wired in the positioning/movement needs. The current system also means we have the ability to cover for him. Most pertinently of all, he’s a leader, an experienced pro and we’re a relatively new team with players new to English football. On balance, it’s a position we need bodies in. It’s a player who gives us leadership and experience, and who was in his day very very good. On that basis this makes sense to me. I’m not convinced tbh , but you do sell it well in your points made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: This looks like it’s happening from all the reports. My reservation is that whenever I saw him for Stoke last year he didn’t look great. As anticipated at age 34, very susceptible to pace. Against that, nobody looked good for Stoke last year. On the plus side, clearly, he’s used (from Swansea days) to playing in a footballing side who move the ball quickly so should have hard wired in the positioning/movement needs. The current system also means we have the ability to cover for him. Most pertinently of all, he’s a leader, an experienced pro and we’re a relatively new team with players new to English football. On balance, it’s a position we need bodies in. It’s a player who gives us leadership and experience, and who was in his day very very good. On that basis this makes sense to me. 35 in a few days- think that's just a year or 2 too old for how we want to play personally. If we were deeper yet passing then yes, a more positive approach- not so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Another thing to take into account is that we now seem to be leaning towards a formation that requires 3 centre backs at all times - so it's very unlikely a move like this would drastically reduce minutes for Moore like it might have done last season. At the same time, with 5 at the back, mobility might not be quite as vital too. Will reserve judgement, but willing to trust this as a strong squad signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 If we play 5 at the back then I think it's a more than a decent signing considering what's available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Here’s what I posted on the Free-Agent’s thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, cidered abroad said: So he'll take the place of Taylor Moore in our side? And also eliminate any chance of Aden Baldwin gettin a few minutes? Another "Academy Pathway" closed? I consider we need a left back before a centre half. That’s assuming Moore stays fit and keeps good form up, no guarantee of either so great to have cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Alex_BCFC said: He’s been shit for a while now - no thanks. As was said about Afobe. If we are to challenge for top 6 then we need a Centre back (and left back). Taylor Moore has done well so far but to expect too much of him could damage him long term. We have lost 2 big leaders (Pack and Wright) and maybe a back 4 option (TM more comfortable/trusted in a 3) so Williams ticks a few boxes for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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