Injury victim Brian Wilson has been assured by manager Gary Johnson that he will be offered a new contract at Ashton Gate.

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."

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
DebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
13 Jan 200753 (8)230
03 Apr 2004129 (14)1890
31 Jan 20040 (2)000
13 Dec 20038 (0)000
16 Oct 20013 (4)000
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season
First App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
12 Aug 200818 (4)100
11 Aug 200718 (2)110
05 Aug 200645 (5)230
20 Aug 200555 (3)1250
07 Aug 200439 (8)420
19 Aug 200315 (3)010
10 Aug 20022 (2)000
16 Oct 20011 (1)000
Appearances 193 (+ 28 as sub); Goals 20; Yellow cards 12; Red cards 0