Bristol City boss Johnson is happy to open up to fans

Bristol City boss Gary Johnson is promising to deal "openly and honestly" with supporters at Monday's stakeholders meeting at Ashton Gate.

Bristol City fans, including season card holders, shareholders and members, have an opportunity to quiz the manager and club chairman Steve Lansdown during what is effectively an open annual meeting in the Dolman Exhibition Hall (7pm).

And Johnson insists he will not flinch from answering difficult questions.

He said: "I'm looking forward to it and I'll answer any questions that come my way.

"We have nothing to hide here and I'll be honest with the supporters.

"We always try to answer questions honestly, because we respect the fans and the sacrifices they make to support the team."

Johnson has always made himself available for annual meetings since taking over as manager at Ashton Gate in September 2005 and he says he feels comfortable talking to fans.

He added: "It's important to communicate with the public and it's something I've always tried to do.

"Very often, the type of questions you are asked depend upon the last result and I know I'll face some awkward ones if we lose at West Brom.

"If we are beaten, then people will be unhappy. But they must not see things in that light, they have to look at the bigger picture.

"I do enjoy these occasions, because the chairman is able to have his say and put his point of view across and it gives me a chance to do the same.

"It is an opportunity for the two of us to remind supporters of the ambitions we have for this club."

Lansdown will show a short film and give a presentation to explain how the club's new stadium project is progressing. He will also discuss the club's accounts following the recent announcement of a £6.5m loss on the previous financial year.

Lansdown, Johnson and chief executive Colin Sexstone will then take questions from the floor.

The meetings is open to all supporters on a first-come-first-served basis and the venue has room for 900.