Return of the Pack: Why a Bristol City return makes perfect sense for Cardiff City’s Marlon Pack this summer

“As it stands at the moment, I can’t see us spending any money.” That was the assessment of Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson when asked about the Robins’ summer transfer plans. With losses of £38.4 million posted in December, it’s understandable that Pearson will need to sell to buy players, or look towards the free-agentContinue reading “Return of the Pack: Why a Bristol City return makes perfect sense for Cardiff City’s Marlon Pack this summer”

Bristol City’s European adventure 30 years on: air rifles, trading cigarettes and Wayne Allison on facing Christian Vieri

“For most of us it was a case of what happened in Pisa, stays in Pisa.” As Bristol City currently sit 17th in Championship, a whole 31 places away from the Premier League top six, hopes of a foray into European football feel much closer to dreams than ambitions. But 30 years ago, in 1992 theContinue reading “Bristol City’s European adventure 30 years on: air rifles, trading cigarettes and Wayne Allison on facing Christian Vieri”

Bristol City striker Abigail Harrison on making childhood dreams a reality with Celtic and Scotland

“It was almost as if there was light coming off from behind the strip.” It’s clear when speaking to Bristol City and Scotland striker Abigail Harrison, she lives and breathes football and having grown up in Glasgow, she never really had any choice. “It’s a culture,” explains Harrison. “You’re very much brought up to supportContinue reading “Bristol City striker Abigail Harrison on making childhood dreams a reality with Celtic and Scotland”

Five reasons why under pressure Nigel Pearson deserves more time to change the poor form at Bristol City

It’s not been a fairy-tale start for Nigel Pearson since joining Bristol City, with a win percentage of 21.9%, some fans are calling for him to be sacked but why should he be given time to turn his fortunes? 1: The three-year process It was announced on April 29 that Bristol City had extended Pearson’sContinue reading “Five reasons why under pressure Nigel Pearson deserves more time to change the poor form at Bristol City”

How Bristol City ended 626 days of disappointment at Ashton Gate against Barnsley in front of the vocal “Red Army”

I was lucky enough to be at Ashton Gate on February 12, 2020, when Bristol City beat Derby County at Ashton Gate in an emotional rollercoaster of a match. However, I never expected it would take another 626 days to see the Robins take all three points at home as they ground out a muchContinue reading “How Bristol City ended 626 days of disappointment at Ashton Gate against Barnsley in front of the vocal “Red Army””

Match Preview: Nigel Pearson is adamant that Bristol City’s home form “needs to be improved” ahead of Rotherham United test

Overview Bristol City face Rotherham United on Saturday, March 20 in the Championship as they look for their first home win since January 26 when they beat Huddersfield Town. Their opponents Rotherham are a number of games behind those fighting to remain in England’s second division, after a Coronavirus outbreak in the Millers’ camp. OneContinue reading “Match Preview: Nigel Pearson is adamant that Bristol City’s home form “needs to be improved” ahead of Rotherham United test”

Jonathon Kodjia, what has happened to the former Bristol City and Aston Villa striker and did he leave England too soon?

After promotion back to the Championship, Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill was very vocal in his pursuit of a striker to add to the attack of Kieran Agard and his now assistant at Shrewsbury Town Aaron Wilbraham.  Having failed to agree personal terms with Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle and now Watford striker, Andre Gray,Continue reading “Jonathon Kodjia, what has happened to the former Bristol City and Aston Villa striker and did he leave England too soon?”

Why Bristol City can’t afford to lose Famara Diedhiou for free, as interest remains from Middlesbrough and abroad

In 2017, Bristol City brought Senegalese striker Famara Diedhiou to Ashton Gate for a then record fee of around £5 million and he’s only got better since. 147 appearances later, the fan favourite has scored 46 times for the Robins but his future hangs in limbo as his current contract is set to expire atContinue reading “Why Bristol City can’t afford to lose Famara Diedhiou for free, as interest remains from Middlesbrough and abroad”

How good has Zak Vyner been this season? Statistical comparison with Bristol City defenders as well as Adam Webster and Aden Flint

This season Zak Vyner has had a greater impact than any Bristol City supporter could’ve predicted, with 25 appearances so far this season in three different competitions. The defender has had four separate loan spells since graduating from the Robin’s academy, spending time with Accrington Stanley, Plymouth Argyle, Rotherham United and Aberdeen. Five years onContinue reading “How good has Zak Vyner been this season? Statistical comparison with Bristol City defenders as well as Adam Webster and Aden Flint”

Match Preview: Alfie Mawson could return as Bristol City take on Portsmouth, with Dean Holden branding the FA Cup “a magical trophy”

Overview Bristol City manager Dean Holden reminds fans that the FA cup is “a competition we’re taking seriously,” ahead of their fixture against Kenny Jackett’s Portsmouth. The Robin’s face Pompey on Sunday, January 10 in the third round of England’s oldest competition as the two sides face off at Ashton Gate for the first timeContinue reading “Match Preview: Alfie Mawson could return as Bristol City take on Portsmouth, with Dean Holden branding the FA Cup “a magical trophy””

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