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City stunned by early Albion onslaught

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT

In-form West Brom made a flying start to today's big Coca-Cola Championship clash at the Hawthorns.

Latecomer Alvaro left out at Hawthorns

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT

City made one change for today's big Coca-Cola Championship clash against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.

LIVE BLOG: West Brom v Bristol City

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Join us from 2.45pm on Saturday for banter and bouncing as Bristol City take on West Brom at The Hawthorns.

Haynes grabs last-gasp equaliser

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:55:00 GMT

Danny Haynes was the toast of the red half of Bristol after salvaging a point at the City Ground.

Forest and City goalless at half-time

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0, BRISTOL CITY 0 City boss Gary Johnson made two changes to his starting line-up at Nottingham Forest. If the return of Scottish international Paul Hartley at the expense of Lee Johnson in the centre of midfield came as little surprise, the same coulod not be said of the manager's decision to omit centre-back Jamie McCombe and recall Costa Rica striker Alvaro Saborio. Those changes signalled a switch to a 4-3-3 formation with Saborio joining Danny Haynes and leading scorer Nicky Maynard in a three-pronged attack. McCombe was dropped to a bench which featured fit-again defender Liam Fontaine and teenage forward John Akinde. Unbeaten in their last seven games, Forest retained the side which started at Cardiff last time out, a selection which meant former City striker Dele Adebola remaining on the bench. The last meeting between two sides proved a feisty encounter and this proved no difference when controversy flared in the opening few seconds. Chasing a lost cause, City forward Maynard was late with a lunging challenge on Chris Gunter which left the former Cardiff defender writhing in agony. Although the crowd were baying for the striker to be sent off, referee Anthony Taylor remained unmoved and issued a yellow instead. Forest were the first to threaten in the final third, Polish midfielder Radoslaw Mejewski playing Paul Anderson in behind City's back four and forcing keeper Dean Gerken to race from his line to smother the danger. City responded with a sweeping counter-attack of their own, Maynard meeting Jamie McAllister's cross with a downward header which drifted harmlessly wide. Although chances were few and far between, Gerken remained the busier of the two goalkeepers and he displayed total disregard for his own safety when hurling himself into a phalanx of players to punch clear an in-swinging free kick from Chris Cohen after 20 minutes. Frustrated by their team's lack of success against a well-drilled rearguard, Forest fans voiced their disapproval when Evander Sno clattered into Paul McKenna a few moments later. Once again, referee Taylor saw fit to brandish a yellow card. City could have no complaints about the cautions for Maynard and Sno and it was the home side who were experiencing most frustration as they continued to run into a proverbial brick wall in midfield. Their lack of punch up front notwithstanding, the visitors were showing signs of winning the battle in the middle of the park and Hartley and Sno, in particular, were causing Forest problems with the accuracy of their passing. Unable to break down their opponents, Forest resorted to shooting from range and Joe Garner was narrowly off target with a fierce drive from fully 30 yards. Majewski went closer still moments later, testing Gerken with a shot the keeper took at head height, while City's commitment to the cause again spilled over when Marvin Elliott went in late on Gunter to become the third visiting player to enter the referee's notebook.

City boss Gary Johnson made two changes to his starting line-up at Nottingham Forest.

Forest and City goalless at half-time

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:50:00 GMT

City boss Gary Johnson made two changes to his starting line-up at Nottingham Forest.

City make two changes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:58:00 GMT

City boss Gary Johnson made two changes to his starting line-up at Nottingham Forest.

Gerken the hero of the hour for Bristol City

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Bristol City 1 Sheffield Wednesday 1: Cast as the villain of the piece just a few days earlier, Dean Gerken showed his true colours to emerge as the hero of this Ashton Gate Halloween horror show.

City held by gritty Wednesday

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:55:00 GMT

CITY'S bid to close the gap on the Championship leaders was frustrated by plucky Sheffield Wednesday at Ashton Gate.

Robins and Owls in first-half stalemate

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:59:00 GMT

As expected, City boss Gary Johnson made just one change from the side which started at Barnsley, Cole Skuse coming in at right wing-back in place of the injured Bradley Orr.

City make one change for Owls clash

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:01:00 GMT

As expected, City boss Gary Johnson made just one change from the side which started at Barnsley, Cole Skuse starting at right wing-back in place of the injured Bradley Orr.

Sno's display thrills the fans as Bristol City beat Barnsley

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Barnsley 2 Bristol City 3: Named after a former world heavyweight champion, Evander Sno boasts the towering physique of a professional pugilist.

City make three changes at Oakwell

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT

City manager Gary Johnson said he was considering altering a winning side for the trip to Oakwell and he proved as good as his word, making three changes from the team which defeated Plymouth Argyle 3-1 last time out.

LIVE BLOG: Barnsley v Bristol City

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Join our writers from 2.45pm to follow the action from Oakwell as Bristol City take on Barnsley.

City secure first away win of season at Oakwell

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

RESURGENT City turned on the style at Oakwell to record their first away win in the Coca-Cola Championship since February.

Full-time: Bristol City 3 Plymouth Argyle 1

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

City rediscovered their goal-den touch with a vengeance to shoot down their West Country rivals in fine style at Ashton Gate.

LIVE BLOG: Bristol City v Plymouth Argyle

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Join our writers from 7.30pm tonight at Ashton Gate for Bristol City's Coca-Cola Championship fixture with West Country rivals Plymouth Argyle.

Late leveller hits Bristol City very hard

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Cole Skuse admits City's unfortunate habit of conceding late goals is becoming a growing concern.

Bristol City concede late yet again - this time against Peterborough United

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:44:00 GMT

Bristol City 1 Peterborough 1: George Boyd celebrated equalling Peterborough's record for consecutive appearances with a last-gasp strike to earn them a deserved draw with Bristol City.

LIVE BLOG: Bristol City v Peterborough United

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Join the Evening Post's writers at Ashton Gate for Bristol City's date with the Posh. Comment, react and share your views on our blog.