BRISTOL CITY winger Michael McIndoe believes his club have

something money can’t buy, and it is worth at least 10-12

points a season.

McIndoe fired his first goal of the season in the Robins’

3-0 win at the Ricoh Arena and can put his finger on the key to

the club’s unbeaten start to the season.

He said: “It’s the atmosphere around the club, it’s the team

spirit.  And that’s, for me, what will grind us an extra

10-12 points a season.”

The club’s league and cup run of three wins and a draw

could  end  if City succumb to complacency, most

notably against lesser opposition such as tonight’s Carling Cup

opponents Crewe – and  McIndoe is aware of that

danger.

He said: “(The Carling Cup) is just as important for me.

It’s important we take that attitude into Tuesday night and go

and turn over Crewe if we can.

 “We’re looking for progression. We’re looking to prove

we can push for the Premier League. That’s what we’re here

for.”

McIndoe is pleased with City’s progress so far this

campaign. The Scotsman said: “Compared to last season, we’re

playing some good football in spells. If we can piece it

together a bit more we’ll be a lot more fluent, but that’s

being slightly picky because the performance (at Coventry)

was very good.”

Manager Gary Johnson saw    captain Louis

Carey and fellow centre-back  Andy Webster sustain head

injuries which could rule them out of the Crewe clash, but the

good news is that the operation on Jamie McCombe’s

fractured cheekbone has been successful.

The 6ft 5in defender has begun the healing process which

should see him return to action within six weeks.

“I’m battered and bruised but feeling fine,” said

McCombe.  “They’ve put a metal plate in my face which will

remain there, but I’ve lost most of the feeling from my top

teeth and lip up to my eyeline. That feeling can take up to 18

months to return.

“If there is a good point, at least it’s an injury to my

face rather than my legs or feet. I’ll be back soon.”

Chris Weale will start in goal tonight, while Scott Murray

and Gavin Williams are available   and Dele Adebola

is likely to be rested.