James Signs For Bristol
England goalkeeper David James has signed a one-year deal with Bristol City who play in England’s Championship League.
The veteran ‘keeper was part of Portsmouth's relegated Premier League team last season however was released by his former club which allowed Bristol so snatch up his experience on a free transfer.
Bristol City’s official website had a statement confirming James’ signing. The statement read as follows: “Bristol City FC have agreed a deal to sign England international goalkeeper David James. The 39-year-old passed a medical at Ashton Gate today and has agreed a one-year deal, with an option of a further year.”
James was a part of England’s 2010 World Cup squad and is still considered to be one of England’s better shot stoppers. Fulham and Sunderland had shown interest in the James, which would have allowed him to continue his football career in England’s top flight football, instead he opted to play in the Championship so that he could remain in his current home, in Exeter.
“I've had offers to stay in the Premier League but it is more important that I play football, which I love, for the right club and be a family man,” James told the Bristol Evening Post. “I had a long conversation with the chairman Steve Lansdown and I liked what he said about the club and his ambition.”
“I know all about the plans for a new stadium and desire to win promotion to the Premier League. The club is ambitious and that's what I am. The South West has not had a club in the Premier League and that needs to change.”
