James Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 From the BEP today (Wednesday) FRANK Fielding is still the man head coach Sean O'Driscoll wants to keep goal for Bristol City in League One next season, despite a hold-up in his proposed move from Derby County. O'Driscoll has enquired after several experienced number ones, but former England Under-21 international Fielding is his preferred choice to replace Tom Heaton, who left to join Championship side Burnley at the end of last season. Although the former Blackburn Rovers stopper is under contract for another 12 months at Pride Park, O'Driscoll is confident he can land his top target on a free transfer. By making Fielding available for transfer, Derby are duty-bound to pay-up the remainder of his contract should he negotiate a move to another club. Fielding's agent is trying to negotiate a deal which would see the Rams cancel the goalkeeper's contract, enabling him to leave the Championship club as a free agent and join City. But the two parties are still haggling and talks look set to continue for the next few days at least. O'Driscoll is prepared to wait if it means landing his preferred choice on a free transfer and he is eagerly awaiting the outcome of discussions between Derby officials and Fielding's agent. City's head coach has a long list of goalkeeper targets, including former Derby stopper Adam Legzdins and Tranmere's Owain Fon Williams, who is out of contract at Prenton Park and yet to agree a new deal. But he will only move for them if and when it becomes apparent Fielding is unable to negotiate his release from Pride Park. O'Driscoll has made no secret of his desire to sign two goalkeepers after the departures of Heaton and Dean Gerken, who was released at the end of last season.With that in mind, he and director of football Keith Burt have invited a number of young goalkeepers to train with City on a trial basis. Two are scheduled to arrive next Monday, with another two joining up with the squad the following week. Read more: http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Frank-Fielding-Sean-O-Driscoll-s-number/story-19394099-detail/story.html#ixzz2XIY667Bk Follow us: @thisisbristol on Twitter | thisisbristol on Facebook Where have you seen this? I must of missed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 So BEP says talks set to continue for next few days. Derby Telegraph says a deal is sorted. Which is right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 So BEP says talks set to continue for next few days. Derby Telegraph says a deal is sorted. Which is right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/story-19396439-detail/story.html#axzz2XIwVArCE Now also reporting medical today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I BELIEVE Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/story-19396439-detail/story.html#axzz2XIwVArCE Now also reporting medical today That'll do nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Exactly, I don't think Scholes had an agent, There is no loyalty either way in football so in my opinion a player has every right to have an agent looking out for their best interests, some players will not feel comfortable sitting in front of a board of directors and demand 100k a week so may think a % of their wages to get the deal they want is well worth the money. If a player wants to leave a club he will instruct the agent to start making discreet enquires as to who will want him, he can't exactly do this himself can he? Heard an interview with SAF once where he claimed that Scholes didn't even read the contract, just signed it and got on with it That's real trust, I guess if you're a one club man then you have that Seen on one of the links that James Bailey is available on a free, wasn't he highly rated at one point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/story-19396439-detail/story.html#axzz2XIwVArCE Now also reporting medical today Can't get that link to work. Is it the same as this one? http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Frank-Fielding-way-Ashton-Gate-sign-Bristol-City/story-19396480-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Can't get that link to work. Is it the same as this one? http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Frank-Fielding-way-Ashton-Gate-sign-Bristol-City/story-19396480-detail/story.html Was working 5 minutes ago - Was a profile on Fielding with a bit at the beginning saying he was due at AG today for a Medical. The link you have provided is a better one tbh with more detail about the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Looks almost done....... "Providing he agrees personal terms and passes a medical examination, Fielding will be a Bristol City player by the time the players report back for pre-season training tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillzider Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Try this one from the Derby end.. http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/story-19386081-detail/story.html#axzz2XJX1jcCj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Alistair Durden @alidurdenBBC1m Frank Fielding to Bristol City could be finalised today. I understand the Derby keeper is due at AG to discuss terms & have a medical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 So not a free then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 it wouldn't be like the BEP to get it wrong-would it! No, cos they'd never make a simple mistake like confusing Derby's ground with Tranmeres, would they?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Fantastic news, welcome Frankie boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 So not a free then. derby paper are saying 200k bristol papaer are saying free, somewhere inbetween would be my guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben91tucker Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Skysports reporting this now as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Great news. Fingers crossed he can agree terms and pass the medical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben91tucker Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Bristol post saying fee of 100k agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frome Red Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Bristol-City-agree-fee-100-000-Derby-County/story-19396679-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobby Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Bristol-City-agree-fee-100-000-Derby-County/story-19396679-detail/story.html £100,000 , BARGIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcbs20 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 100k is peanuts really come on sign the contract and be done with it frankie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Wow, that's another great bit if business if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 at 25 his best years are well ahead of him, if things go well he could end up being our number 1 for the next 10 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Fantastic business if we can pull it off. Really pleased with SoD's summer recruits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eyed Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Derby also paying Frank £1,500 p/w over the next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Derby also paying Frank £1,500 p/w over the next year. That could well suggest they may have a 'buy back fee'? Good that we can cut down our wage payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 at 25 his best years are well ahead of him, if things go well he could end up being our number 1 for the next 10 years Some murderers don't get that long a sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 That could well suggest they may have a 'buy back fee'? Good that we can cut down our wage payment. Don't be daft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottyun69 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/story-19396439-detail/story.html#axzz2XIwVArCE Now also reporting medical today I went to view the AG plans this morning and I saw him going in the players entrance.I asked him if the deal had been sorted but I don't think he heard as he said nothing ( I was about 300m away thou !! ) I would have taken a picture but just as I got my mobile out a big seagull swooped down and snatched it , what a bugger ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 at 25 his best years are well ahead of him, if things go well he could end up being our number 1 for the next 10 years Have we ever had a goalkeeper for ten years? I think Shaw was with us a long time wasn't he, but not that long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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