David Meyler To Join On A Free

06 June 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Midfielder David Meyler has become Reading's second confirmed signing of the summer, following full back Andy Yiadom who will sign a four year contract with Reading next month when his contract at Barnsley expires. Meyler will join Reading, signing a two year contract, from Hull City and will also be a free signing when his contract at Hull expires this summer.

Twenty nine year old Meyler spent his youth at Cork City before moving to Sunderland, then in the Premier League. He failed to secure a regular first team place at Sunderland before moving to Hull City in November 2012, initially on loan. After impressing on loan he was signed up for 1.5 million pounds before the January transfer window closed and went on to become a regular in Hull's side as they secured promotion to the Premier League.

Meyler then went on to make 78 Premier League appearances for Hull over two spells in the top tier, and he leaves Hull after failing to agree a new contract after the club struggled in the Championship last season. His Hull City career saw him make 191 appearances and scoring 19 goals. During his successful time at Hull he also managed to hit the headlines for being on the receiving end of Alan Pardew's infamous touchline headbutt.

Meyler is a current Republic of Ireland International and came on as a second half substitute in Ireland's 0-2 defeat in France last week.

Midfielder David Meyler has become Reading's second confirmed signing of the summer, following full back Andy Yiadom who will sign a four year contract with Reading next month when his contract at Barnsley expires. Meyler will join Reading, signing a two year contract, from Hull City and will also be a free signing when his contract at Hull expires this summer.
 
Twenty nine year old Meyler spent his youth at Cork City before moving to Sunderland, then in the Premier League. He failed to secure a regular first team place at Sunderland before moving to Hull City in November 2012, initially on loan. After impressing on loan he was signed up for 1.5 million pounds before the January transfer window closed and went on to become a regular in Hull's side as they secured promotion to the Premier League.
 
Meyler then went on to make 78 Premier League appearances for Hull over two spells in the top tier, and he leaves Hull after failing to agree a new contract after the club struggled in the Championship last season. His Hull City career saw him make 191 appearances and scoring 19 goals. During his successful time at Hull he also managed to hit the headlines for being on the receiving end of Alan Pardew's infamous touchline headbutt.
 
Meyler is a current Republic of Ireland International and came on as a second half substitute in Ireland's 0-2 defeat in France last week.

Discussion On This Story:

genome

» 21 May 2018 14:14

@SportsPeteO

Reading eye move for former Hull City midfielder David Meyler on a free transfer. #readingfc #hcafc
From the same chap who called the Yiadom transfer.
Would be a good signing I think. Suggested it on the Players thread.

Hound

» 21 May 2018 14:17

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/05/21/por-reading-line-up-move-for-free-agent-meyler/
yeah not unexpected. never been quite sure if he is any good or not, but certainly the right kind of player we need. Would surely be a huge upgrade on Joey whatever.

Anonymous

» 21 May 2018 14:22

No thanks. Probably would command big wages, not a big enough upgrade on Van Den Berg and Edwards.

genome

» 21 May 2018 14:28

He's much better than those two, IMO

Anonymous

» 21 May 2018 14:32

genome

» 21 May 2018 14:40

He's much better than those two, IMO

So are you but I wouldn't have you in the midfield long term.
Just think we should be looking for something better than a Hull cast off. If he isn't good enough for them to offer new terms to then why is he good enough for us? Lets aim high and then come down to the sort of Meyler level if other options are exhausted. I have seen him a few times over the season and he has done nothing for me.

If we were paying a fee for him I'd agree, but as a free transfer it'd be a smart signing that would free up transfer funds to bring in a striker. Can you think of anyone else who can play that ball-winning midfielder role that wouldn't cost millions in this market?
Plenty of Premier League experience, captain material, tough tackler, and brings a strong beard game to the team that we're sorely lacking.
As for him being a Hull cast off - depends why they released him. I get the feeling they are having a massive clearout to reduce wages - Hernandez is leaving too, no? He's a top striker at this level.

Anonymous

» 21 May 2018 14:50

So are you but I wouldn't have you in the midfield long term.
Just think we should be looking for something better than a Hull cast off. If he isn't good enough for them to offer new terms to then why is he good enough for us? Lets aim high and then come down to the sort of Meyler level if other options are exhausted. I have seen him a few times over the season and he has done nothing for me.

If we were paying a fee for him I'd agree, but as a free transfer it'd be a smart signing that would free up transfer funds to bring in a striker. Can you think of anyone else who can play that ball-winning midfielder role that wouldn't cost millions in this market?
Plenty of Premier League experience, captain material, tough tackler, and brings a strong beard game to the team that we're sorely lacking.
As for him being a Hull cast off - depends why they released him. I get the feeling they are having a massive clearout to reduce wages - Hernandez is leaving too, no? He's a top striker at this level.

Hernandez was retained I believe, resell value there.
As for anyone else in a similar role who I would prefer I would say Ben Pearson at Preston would be my number 1 central midfield target. Impressed me on all the ocassions I have seen him. I don't think we can rule out spending millions just yet so he could be within our range.

Hound

» 21 May 2018 15:34

Hernandez is OOC as well, sure Hull tried to keep him, but he will go somewhere better
Meyler will have been on tidy wages, I'm not surprised he has left. On paper would look a solid signing on a free

Coppells Lost Coat

» 21 May 2018 15:46

Anyone know his injury record?

Could be a decent signing for free. If Clement thinks he is an upgrade to what we have then so be it, I do think that his position is where we should be looking to strengthen the most.

NewCorkSeth

» 21 May 2018 15:47

I wouldnt mind having a Cork man back in the team. Hes a grand player..

Hound

» 21 May 2018 15:50

200 appearances nearly in 5 years for Hull, so must be pretty reliable fitness wise

Sutekh

» 21 May 2018 15:58

Looks like he's managed about 25 apps a season for the last 5 years for Hull in the league
He scores 1 in 11 on average and I believe he's the guy who was on the receiving end of Alan Pardew's head a few years ago.
And just for the record he is 28 and an ROI international

linkenholtroyal

» 21 May 2018 16:34

Thats a win for me already said on previous post he is one of the free agents worth chasing

RichTea94

» 21 May 2018 16:53

I thought he was perma-crocked and like 32. I like this idea better now.
We just need Robbie Brady to complete the ex-Hull Irish gang.

Royalwaster

» 21 May 2018 18:05

I like the look of this guy.

muirinho

» 21 May 2018 18:46

Like the sound of this, won't set the world alight, but is a good defensive midfielder. I wonder would he do any EASports related stuff?
Obviously I approve on Nationality grounds also, with Stephen Quinn leaving, and Liam Kelly backing off from international football, the Irish representation at the Mad Stad is getting a bit low, and could do with a boost.
Getting in solid Championship players on free transfers to bolster the squad hopefully means the transfer budget is being saved for a decent striker.
So long as it's not all blown on the usual - somebody who was a decent striker before they arrived at Reading, and will be a decent striker after they leave Reading, but can't hit a cows arse with a banjo while actually at Reading.
As an aside, pretty sure he has filled in at right-back before. So another little chink of light there for Ian Royal?

TiagoIlori

» 21 May 2018 19:17

Average player

muirinho

» 21 May 2018 19:38

Average for what?
In the last 6 years he's had two promotions from the Championship, 3 seasons in the PL (two relegations), one FA Cup Final. That's actually pretty decent for a Championship player.

Snowflake Royal

» 21 May 2018 21:04

Say no to 'players filling in' as a plan.

TiagoIlori

» 21 May 2018 22:29

Average for what?
In the last 6 years he's had two promotions from the Championship, 3 seasons in the PL (two relegations), one FA Cup Final. That's actually pretty decent for a Championship player.
That also doesn’t stop them from being average. He was awful last season

From Despair To Where?

» 22 May 2018 06:46

John Smith

» 22 May 2018 09:57

Coppells Lost Coat

» 22 May 2018 10:15

Say no to 'players filling in' as a plan.

Filing in when needed as a last resort is not the end of the world. Remember when Gunnarsson filled in at RB and set the world alight.

But I agree why do we need to get players who can play in several positions?

TiagoIlori

» 22 May 2018 12:25

That also doesn’t stop them from being average. He was awful last season

Are we talking regular awful or Edwards/van den Berg awful?
Regular awful, couldn’t even get into Hull’s team. Really don’t understand why so many people seem to be creaming themselves over him when we can get better.

TiagoIlori

» 22 May 2018 12:26

That also doesn’t stop them from being average. He was awful last season
He isn't average. But what would you know with a username like that
He couldn’t get into Hull’s team last season fella, if you think he’s going to improve the team you couldn’t be anymore wrong.

muirinho

» 22 May 2018 13:02

He isn't average. But what would you know with a username like that
He couldn’t get into Hull’s team last season fella, if you think he’s going to improve the team you couldn’t be anymore wrong.

Wonder how he managed to score 5 goals and get 2 assists while not in the team. 5 goals would have put him joint-third in our team, alongside Liam Kelly. In less games.

Hendo

» 22 May 2018 13:24

He couldn’t get into Hull’s team last season fella, if you think he’s going to improve the team you couldn’t be anymore wrong.

Wonder how he managed to score 5 goals and get 2 assists while not in the team. 5 goals would have put him joint-third in our team, alongside Liam Kelly. In less games.

25 league games for Hull last year, experienced international, still got a good few years left in him, on a free, count me in.
Plus he has the same birthday as me :D

John Smith

» 22 May 2018 13:29

Really, really poor posting 'fella'.
He's probably sick of Adkins

Coppells Lost Coat

» 22 May 2018 13:50

The way I see it is, would you rather see Joey, Edwards or Meyler on the team sheet? My choice would be Meyler.

Its not the perfect fit for our needs but surely the type of player we should be looking at. Would rather spend out and get a better CM though.

10539.4 Miles Away

» 22 May 2018 14:25

Good reviews from the hull fans (admittedly I only read the first few)
https://www.not606.com/threads/meyler-to-do-one.358948/

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