by Luke Thorne ¦ @ElleCeeJayTee After a rigorous (or was it vigorous?) recruitment process, Bristol City finally announced Dean Holden as their new Head Coach. To suggest that Holden’s appointment is a polarising one would be an understatement, and akin to concluding that Brexit provoked ‘a bit of debate’. Thankfully, the unveiling of City’s new …
by Kory ¦ @bcfckory After it was all-but announced by Bristol City Head Coach Dean Holden that Famara Diedhiou is close to signing a new deal at Ashton Gate, social media was inundated with City fans’ tweets expressing their delight at the prospect of the striker further extending his stay in Bristol. However, he hasn’t always …
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Bristol City announced the permanent signing of Wigan midfielder Joe Williams on Thursday morning. Signing a four year deal at BS3, Williams is set to become a staple of Dean Holden's new look City side. Holden waxed lyrical about his new signing on the City website, saying: “Joe is going to form a big part …
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by BS3 Talk ¦ @bs3talk Korey Smith announced his departure from Bristol City on Sunday morning via Instagram, as communication from the club continues to disappoint fans. A certified City legend, Smith was the last remaining member of the double winning side of 2014/15, and in the following six years continued to give his all …
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by Kory Cook ¦ @bcfckory It’s been five weeks since Bristol City announced the departure of Lee Johnson as the club’s Head Coach, and after a number of twists and turns regarding the bookies’ favourite for the job, we are still waiting for an appointment. In this piece, I will take a look as to …
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By Ciara Grimstead | @ciaragrimsteadx As the 2019/20 season has finally come to a close, it feels like a lot of changes will be happening next season following the departure of Lee Johnson in early July. Who takes charge next is the biggest unknown - which players will remain under the new leadership is potentially …
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The most peculiar of seasons has finally finished in late July in unprecedented circumstances. As City slumped to a 12th placed finish, the overall feeling of this season was disappointment, falling short of the Play-Offs by seven points an incredible collapse at the end of Lee Johnson's reign. It'll be a quick turnaround with the …
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by James ¦ @jbcfc__ It’s three games undefeated for Dean Holden in his new role as caretaker head coach following the dismissal of Lee Johnson just hours after the Severnside Derby defeat – City’s fourth loss in a row since the return of football. But what has caused this quick turnaround in form? What has …
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By Jack Dosson | @jackdossonsport The sacking of Lee Johnson was undeniably a flagship moment in the history of Bristol City Football Club. The former Robins midfielder had scaled the club to heights unseen since the reign of his father a decade previous, providing the clubs supporters with several lifelong memories along the way. To …
by James Cox ¦ @jamescoxsj The 2019 summer transfer window deadline day was one of chaos at Bristol City, littered with late signings and departures. The most notable sale, and potentially most eyebrow-raising transfer at the club in general, was Cardiff City’s acquisition of Reds captain Marlon Pack. The City skipper looked set for his …
