Michael Mifsud's proposed transfer to Bristol City has collapsed amid bitter recriminations. City looked set to sign the Malta international from Championship rivals Coventry after he agreed personal terms and passed a medical at the weekend. But Bristol City manager Gary Johnson last night pulled the plug on the proposed £1.5 million deal, accusing the 27-year-old striker and his representatives of behaving unprofessionally and showing a lack of respect for the club.
Bristol Evening Post

Bristol City have pulled out of a deal to sign Michael Mifsud from Coca-Cola Championship rivals Coventry after Robins boss Gary Johnson revealed he had doubts about the player's commitment. City agreed a fee of £1.5million for the Malta striker last week and he looked certain to move to Ashton Gate until Johnson had a change of heart after meeting the transfer-listed Sky Blues frontman. Johnson said: "I don't think he's right for us. I know people will be shocked by that and this is not me trying to enhance my reputation for interview techniques.
Sporting Life

Bristol City have pulled out of a deal to sign Coventry striker Michael Mifsud. The Malta international had looked certain to complete a £1.5million switch to Ashton Gate before the Robins' late change of heart. The forward recently held discussions with Gary Johnson regarding the move, but following those talks the City boss was left questioning the 27-year-old's commitment to his potential new employers.
Sky Sports

Bristol City have decided not to sign Coventry City striker Michael Misfud because of concerns about his commitment to the club. The Maltese international, 27, was in talks at Ashton Gate over the weekend after a deal worth £1.5m was agreed. But City manager Gary Johnson said: "I will not sign people who aren't the right personality."
BBC Sport Online

Bristol City have pulled out of a deal to sign Michael Mifsud from Championship rivals Coventry after Robins boss Gary Johnson revealed he had doubts about the player's commitment. City agreed a fee of £1.5m for the Malta striker last week but Johnson had a change of heart after meeting the transfer-listed Sky Blues frontman. Johnson said: "I don't think he's right for us. I know people will be shocked by that but I can't commit £1.5m of the club's money on people that I don't think can be committed to the club over three years."
Mirror

Bristol City fans who travelled to Whaddon Road in the hope of a long-overdue sighting of a big-money signing were sorely disappointed. Gavin Williams made his first appearance in a City shirt following his move from Ipswich Town, but he was the only newcomer on parade. Billed as a first opportunity for Michael Mifsud to showcase his talents, this warm-up fixture against Cheltenham Town was an anti-climax from the moment it became known his proposed £1.5 million move from Coventry City had hit the rocks. At least the 370 supporters who made the journey from Bristol saw a City fightback - Jennison Myrie-Williams cancelling out Ashley Vincent's first-half opener from the spot eight minutes from time.
Bristol Evening Post