David Meyler will bring 'bit of bite' to Hull City says Steve Bruce, after Sunderland deal
STEVE Bruce believes new loan signing David Meyler will be well worth the wait – five months after first launching a bid for the midfielder.
Meyler yesterday became the Tigers' second new arrival of the week when signing from Sunderland until January, joining fellow Republic of Ireland star Robbie Brady at the KC Stadium.
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David Meyler has joined Hull City from Sunderland.
A switch to East Yorkshire reunites Meyler and Bruce a year after they last worked together at the Stadium of Light.
And having trailed the central midfielder throughout his time as City boss, Bruce was delighted to conclude a drawn-out chase ahead of tomorrow's trip to promotion rivals Cardiff.
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"I've been interested in him ever since I came here," said Bruce, who had his advances initially knocked back in the summer.
"He did fantastically well for me at Sunderland and I'll never forget that.
"I can remember putting him in against Man City and seeing him flying into Gareth Barry and Nigel de Jong. He was terrific.
"He's strong, tough and relishes the battle. He's got a brilliant attitude as well. He's a wonderfully willing boy."
Bruce has been a long-standing admirer of Meyler after handing him a Premier League debut when manager of Sunderland in 2009.
Two serious knee operations have since plagued the Cork-born midfielder's progress and he arrives at the KC having started just two games in 2012.
Meyler's injury problems have stalled a promising career, but Bruce has no doubt his new signing can hit the ground running in the Championship.
He said: "It's a big time for him to go and play. He's got to go and get over that.
"He's trained since pre-season and waited for his chance, but it hasn't come and that's why he's here to get some games.
"Let's hope his knee stands up to it and he has the same impact he's had twice before when I've put him into the team.
"He's different to what we've got in the middle of the park. For example against Wolves the other night, it was a physical mismatch in many ways.
"So he's something we haven't got. He's big, powerful and gets up and down the pitch."
Meyler, who joins Sunderland team-mate Ahmed Elmohamady on loan with Bruce, will see his future addressed on January 1 upon the completion of his loan spell with the Tigers.
A permanent switch is yet to be discussed and Bruce says the only focus is on a mutually-beneficial loan for now.
"He's here until January so that's 10 games," added the City boss.
"We'll see how he goes and if there's a chance we can bring him here then we'll have a look at it.
"We haven't explored that at this stage, we're just delighted that we've got someone of his quality here."
Meyler has been including in the travelling party to face Cardiff tomorrow after training with his new team-mates for the first time yesterday.
He added: "I had a couple of other clubs interested in signing me on loan but to be able to work with Steve Bruce again is a great opportunity.
"When I found out he wanted me to come down, I didn't have to think too hard about it. It was an easy decision to make."
Comments
by Jack_Russell2
Saturday, November 10 2012, 10:31AM
“Your quite right Ric,he is out of our price range....just like the roof repairs I have had done recently. The cost of the outlay and the cost of going down,getting into the game and accommodation makes it difficult. Have to settle for Linlithgow Rose or Bo'ness Utd at the moment...LOL
Quite happy with the Tigers progess so far,but I agree with some of yank4hullcity's comments re the Bristol City game were we tend to get overpowered physically....this has happened in too many games. Maybe Meyler's signing will power us up. Steve Bruce knows our weaknesses and is taking action on making improvements and the Allam's are supporting him,which is good.
Ps....Scar has been quiet for a while....will need to drop him a mail.”
by strummer1961
Saturday, November 10 2012, 8:56AM
“Jack.I've been watching Wanyama's progress for the last season and a half,he's a real class act but well and truly out of our price range.
Celtic recently offered him improved terms on his contract which he duly refused and the jungle drums have started beating in Old Traffords direction.Lennon has advised that the bidding starts at £40 Million so if we can sell our full squad and the Allams can find £25 milion we're in with a squeak LOL.
P.S Hope you are well and sorry for not being in touch,have you managed down for any this season??”
by yank4hullcity
Friday, November 09 2012, 10:54PM
“I was able to watch the game vs Bristol City as it was free online.....I wanted to comment that I thought we looked a bit overpowered physically in that game and were beaten on quite a few 50/50 tackles....however, SB has stated in this article that..."So he's something we haven't got. He's big, powerful and gets up and down the pitch."
So, a great signing to add some physical prowess. Last year we lacked depth, I thought. What a turnaround to that problem.....we've got loads of depth now and it should pay off over 46 games. Let's hope we can dump Cardiff on their pitch like we did last year...0-3 was it?”
by Jack_Russell2
Friday, November 09 2012, 4:21PM
“Watching the Celtic V Barcelona game, my first thoughts was Steve Bruce should try to sign Victor Wayama after out muscling the packed Barcelona midfield and scoring a magnificent headed goal. Today, I read that Man U are showing more than a passing interest in him.
Also Lionel Messi's infant son....born at the start of the month...has already been signed by Newell's OB in Argentina........Drat! and double Drat!”
by strummer1961
Friday, November 09 2012, 2:31PM
“It's testament to Steve Bruce and his pulling power in the game that we can attract players of Brady and Meylers quality..
I think Steve Bruce has done a terrific job since he came to us,he's seen a lot that he likes and is now adding the finishing touches for an automatic slot.
Arise Sir Steve of the K.C!!!!!”
by JH1311
Friday, November 09 2012, 1:45PM
“Am I the only one who refers Steve as the golden Bruce? I think its a great nickname cause the golden goose gave golden eggs and steve is layin golden wins haha”
by fredflinty
Friday, November 09 2012, 11:46AM
“EuroTiger
Who are the Assams?”
by Amber_Man
Friday, November 09 2012, 11:00AM
“My comment Re Bullard was irony. Jaysus.”
by tigertim53
Friday, November 09 2012, 10:25AM
“Agree Gareth I Like Oli in midfield but sometimes his work rate is questionable? Also the loan /knee issue yest we will get a little more VFM with this signing”
by GarethC2010
Friday, November 09 2012, 9:42AM
“Sounds like Olafinjana doesn't have much of a future at City. Shame as he is class.
This looks like another astute signing from Bruce but I'm not sure who get dropped ?
Bring on Cardiff Blues/Reds or whatever they are called are now.”