07-08 News
We’re on our way to Wembley
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Thoughts on the Palace tie:
Where did City’s form go for most of the run-in? Over the two matches Bristol played some great football and fully deserved their two wins. It’s great to be heading to Wembley but I can’t help feel if City had found their form earlier we’d be going up automatically in place [...]
Category: 07-08 NewsAdvantage Bristol
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Bristol City 2 v 1 Crystal Palace
City triumphed against a poor Palace side in the first leg of the play-off semi final. Bristol travelled to Selhurst Park and took the lead after a lovely worked free-kick leading to a gorgeous strike form Carey. Despite at times playing against what seemed like 12 men with the [...]
Five lessons City must learn if they’re to beat the Eagles
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Keep your concentration. In the 2 v 0 defeat at Selhurst Park, City conceded in the first five minutes and the last five minutes. Better focus is required to avoid going behind early on and creating a steep climb for ourselves.
Never give up! McCombe’s headed equaliser was around six minutes into stoppage time in the [...]
Category: 07-08 NewsWill City beat Palace in the Play-Offs semi final?
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Bristol face Crystal Palace over two legs for the chance to contest the Play-Offs final. The first leg is at Selhurst Park on Sat 10th May. But what do you think will be the overall outcome?
Poll: Will City beat Palace in the Play-Offs semi final? ( polls)
Category: 07-08 NewsCity 3 v 0 Preston
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Bristol head into the play-offs after a 3 v 0 victory saw off Preston. Goals from Trundle, McIndoe and Noble moved City’s goal difference into the positive and secured fourth spot. Gary Johnson said after the match that it was important to head into the two-legged contest against Crystal Palace with a confidence boosting win [...]
Bristol City v Preston North End
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With Bristol secure in the play-off spots, the Robins meet Preston at home with the aim of getting some kind of form back. Bristol can’t take third but we don’t want to slip back into further down so to avoid a tougher draw in the semi-final. Preston have nothing left to fight as they sit [...]
God is a Red!
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The debate’s over. Ended. Finished. If there are still any doubters out there who think Bristol might not get promoted, they should now be convinced once and for all. For City have God on their side!
Basso has revealed that he saved Darius Henderson’s penalty against Watford after God told him which way to dive. The [...]
Basso for England?
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Not content with helping Bristol challenge for promotion, Adriano Basso is looking to his international career too. Sky Sports have him quoted as saying:
“Brazilian keepers don’t take the headlines, but I would like to change that. I know the future is bright. I am 32 and looking forward to playing in the next World Cup. [...]
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