Opinion: Why Jamie Paterson’s injury is the primary reason for Bristol City’s lack of creativity and downturn in form

Bristol City’s recent run of awful form continued on Friday, December 18 with a disappointing loss away at Preston North End, thanks to a Daniel Johnson penalty. This made it two wins from the Robin’s last seven outings in the Championship as well as only scoring one goal in the last five games, at home

Why ex-Derby County and Norwich striker Chris Martin is Bristol City’s most important signing this season

At the start of this Championship season, Bristol City’s attacking options seemed limited. With Andreas Weimann’s conversion to midfield and Famara Diedhiou’s reluctance to sign a new contract. Benik Afobe had returned to Stoke City without any chance of returning to Ashton Gate with a high fee required to prize Afobe away from the Bet365

Match Preview: Dean Holden says Bristol City vs QPR is a “big game” as Robin’s aim to prevent a losing streak before it begins

Overview Bristol City travel to the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium on Tuesday, December 1 to face Championship rivals Queen’s Park Rangers in the 15th game of the intense Championship season. Bristol City enter the game sat sixth in the Championship but have had mixed runs of results throughout the early season with Holden’s men previously struggling

Ex-Southampton midfielder Charlie Dashfield explains why Cheltenham Town is the perfect academy for players looking to climb the divisions

Cheltenham Town attacking midfielder Charlie Dashfield believes that Cheltenham Town is the perfect academy for players taking a path into the professional game. Dashfield is an attacking midfielder that joined the Cheltenham academy when he was 13 having originally been involved in South Gloucestershire Development Centre. He said: “It’s different at Cheltenham (compared to other

The EFL allow five substitutes in the Championship and the effect on Bristol City as Dean Holden’s squad is stretched

The EFL have changed the substitution rule allowing Championship sides to name nine players on their bench and they are now permitted to make five substitutions. From Friday, November 20 this rule will be permitted but will it be a good thing for Bristol City, or will it cause as many problems as it solves.

Bristol City win the Severnside derby with Chris Martin’s first Championship goal proving enough to beat the wasteful Cardiff City

Chris Martin’s first league goal for Bristol City was enough to give Dean Holden’s side victory over Neil Harris’ Cardiff City in the first Severnside derby of the season. The former Derby frontman turned in from Antoine Semenyo’s cross two minutes into the game after an excellent team move surprised the home side. The Bluebirds

Wolves’ defensive prodigy Max Kilman shows the alternative pathway to the Premier League having only left non-league football in 2018

Wolves’ defender Max Kilman has shown the opportunity for non-league footballers to make the step up to the Premier League as he becomes crucial to their success. Kilman joins a number of Premier League players who began their careers in non-league football rather than an academy, with the most high profile example being Jamie Vardy.

Match Preview: After a spectacular start stuttering Bristol City take on resilient Norwich City after major injury blows for Dean Holden’s Reds

Overview Bristol City welcome Norwich City to Ashton Gate on October 31 as the Robins aim for their first win in five games after an electric start to the Championship season. Dean Holden’s side last time out, tasted defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium with substitute Danjuma scoring the only goal in the fixture.

Match Preview: Dean Holden’s Bristol City take on enterprising Swansea City as Korey Smith returns to Ashton Gate

Overview  Bristol City welcome Swansea City to Ashton Gate on Saturday, October 24 as the two sides face off for the first time in this Championship season. Dean Holden’s side enter the game second in the Championship having only lost one game this season but are yet to win since the resumption after the international

Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold a good defender for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool but Man United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka suits Gareth Southgate’s England

Trent Alexander Arnold’s performance against Aston Villa has once again reignited the debate whether he is a poor a defender. It is clear to see that Alexander-Arnold is a much better attacking full-back than he is defensively with his 13 assists last campaign. But is it fair to say that Alexander-Arnold cannot defend whatsoever? To