Wilson Promised New Deal

Wilson, who's contract at Ashton Gate is due to expire in the summer, has been sidelined since the 1-0 home win against Crystal Palace at the end of December and has undergone surgery on a shin splints problem that has ended his season.

However, City boss Johnson has assured Wilson he will be offered a new deal once he regains his fitness which is expected to take around four months.

"It's good that we found out what the root of the problem was, a compartment syndrome and he's had to have his muscle released through surgery," Johnson told the club's official website.

"It was quite aggressive surgery and he's had metal supports put down his shins.

"He's had the best treatment, the best people have operated on him and they are happy with how it's gone.

"He's out for the rest of the season as it's about a four-month recovery period, but Brian's okay.

"We want him to stay and as soon as he's fit again we'll offer him another contract."

Brian Wilson (Bristol City) Information
Squad Number: 18 Positions: Right Back/Right Wing/Left Wing Born: 09/05/83 Manchester Previous Clubs: Stoke City, Cheltenham Town
Date of birth	Monday, 9th May 1983	Height	5.10
Place of birth	Manchester	Weight	11.0
Nationality		Position	Midfield
Comments		Squad No.	18

Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team	Debut	Apps (+ sub)	Goals	Yellows	Reds
Bristol City	13 Jan 2007	53 (8)	2	3	0
Cheltenham Town	03 Apr 2004	129 (14)	18	9	0
Stoke City	31 Jan 2004	0 (2)	0	0	0
Cheltenham Town	13 Dec 2003	8 (0)	0	0	0
Stoke City	16 Oct 2001	3 (4)	0	0	0
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season	First App.	Apps (+ sub)	Goals	Yellows	Reds
2008/2009	12 Aug 2008	18 (4)	1	0	0
2007/2008	11 Aug 2007	18 (2)	1	1	0
2006/2007	05 Aug 2006	45 (5)	2	3	0
2005/2006	20 Aug 2005	55 (3)	12	5	0
2004/2005	07 Aug 2004	39 (8)	4	2	0
2003/2004	19 Aug 2003	15 (3)	0	1	0
2002/2003	10 Aug 2002	2 (2)	0	0	0
2001/2002	16 Oct 2001	1 (1)	0	0	0
Appearances 193 (+ 28 as sub); Goals 20; Yellow cards 12; Red cards 0