Swansea City manager Luke Williams believes that Bristol City can become genuine play-off contenders under their “brilliant” head coach Liam Manning. Following the Swans’ smash and grab 1-0 win at Ashton Gate on Sunday, the Robins’ former academy boss (2017-2019) praised the progress that the club have made since Manning was appointed as head coach […]
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“We have to give the fans something to get excited about” – Swansea City boss Luke Williams ahead of hosting Sheffield Wednesday
Swansea City boss Luke Williams believes that a change in shape may benefit his side ahead of hosting Sheffield Wednesday this week after a 1-0 win away to Bristol City on Sunday. “It is another huge test; they have a brilliant manager (Danny Röhl) that is really in tune with his team. They are a […]
Bristol City head coach Liam Manning insists that the Robins are improving, despite disappointing Swansea City defeat
Bristol City head coach Liam Manning believes that the Robins are making progress, despite a poor attacking display in their 1-0 defeat by Swansea City on Sunday. The Reds had 19 shots in the loss, 16 of which were taken within the box, and also had 36 touches in the opposition’s penalty area, but could […]
Bristol City midfielder Joe Williams on his comeback from injury and the prospect of the playoffs
Bristol City midfielder Joe Williams said he was “delighted” after coming off the bench to assist the winning goal against Blackburn Rovers. City beat Blackburn 2-1 on Saturday at Ashton Gate thanks to a goal from Nahki Wells provided by the returning Williams. Today's match winner! Just look at the passion… 🤩 pic.twitter.com/HDFafvsjG2 — Bristol […]
“Not my problem” – Aston Villa boss Carla Ward shows no sympathy for Manchester United after Conti Cup points deduction fiasco
Aston Villa Women manager Carla Ward showed no pity towards Marc Skinner’s Manchster United who were the fall-guys following the Villans’ points deduction in the Conti Cup last week. The Villans had three points removed in the group stages of the cup after fielding an ineligible player in their, no redundant, 7-0 win over Sunderland […]
Lauren Smith admits her Bristol City Women’s side was “lethargic” and “static” at times, in defeat to Aston Villa
Bristol City Women’s manager Lauren Smith highlighted that “We lost the ability” after her sides 2-0 loss to Aston Villa on Sunday. Both goals were scored by former Bristol City player Ebony Salmon, the first taking a severe deflection before hitting the back of the net, before sealing the match for the Claret and Blue […]
Nigel Pearson stresses disappointment at Bristol City’s failure to pick up points against Leeds United at Elland Road
Nigel Pearson had ‘no complaints’ about his sides’ missed opportunities in their 2-1 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday. Daniel James and Joel Piroe scored the goals to snatch the points from City’s grasp despite a Kal Naismith equaliser at the end of the first period. And the Robins’ gaffer was disappointed […]
Bristol City Women are prepared for the “huge jump” to the Women’s Super League after their title winning season
Former Bristol City Women’s general manager Grace Williams has admitted that the Robins have had to “plan to run two different clubs” while preparing for their promotion to the Women’s Super League. City had fallen out of England’s top flight in 2021 and after two seasons in the Championship won promotion back to the WSL, […]
Nigel Pearson claims Bristol City “gave themselves too many problems” in 1-0 defeat to Luton Town
Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson has said that the Robins had “too many players out of sorts,” after their 1-0 defeat to promotion chasing Luton Town on Wednesday night. City fell behind early in the contest, Carlton Morris rising well to head in Cody Drameh’s cross and register his 16th goal of the campaign and […]
Nigel Pearson tips Bristol City’s £25m star Alex Scott for a future England call-up
Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson quickly denied that Wolverhampton Wanderers had placed a £25m bid for 19-year-old midfielder Alex Scott, but admitted he expects there to be plenty of Premier League interest in the summer transfer window. Scott scored his first Championship goal of the season in the Robins’ 2-0 win over Blackpool at Ashton […]