Bristol City: August 2008 - news archive

Bristol City are on the verge of making a double signing, with strikers James Scowcroft and John Akinde poised to join the Robins.

Bristol City boss Gary Johnson will spend the rest of the transfer window fending off interest in his players from rival clubs.

Gary Johnson was gracious enough to admit Bristol City deserved to suffer a shock 2-1 Carling Cup defeat against Crewe.

Bristol City new-boy Nicky Maynard is looking forward to Tuesday's clash with his former emlpoyers Crewe Alexandra.

Bristol City boss Gary Johnson expects midfielder Marvin Elliott to be sidelined for two more weeks with a knee problem.

Bristol City defender Jamie McCombe will be out for six weeks after undergoing surgery on his fractured cheekbone this afternoon.

Gary Johnson has hailed Bristol City's loan capture of Rangers' Scotland international Andy Webster and says he is fully fit to play.

Bristol City defender Jamie McCombe will have facial surgery this week and miss the next six weeks of action.

Adriano Basso has shaken off a thigh injury and returns to the Bristol City squad for the home clash with Derby County.

Bristol City defender Christian Ribeiro is facing 12 months out after suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage to his knee.

Bristol City will avoid Premier League opposition in the second round of the Carling Cup after being seeded for Wednesday night's draw.

Gary Johnson has no doubt Nicky Maynard will come good and tipped Bristol City's record signing to reach double-figures this season.

Keeper Chris Weale is set to face Peterborough in the Carling Cup on Tuesday night after coming off the bench at Blackpool.

Marvin Elliott, Scott Murray and Jordan Walker are all set to miss Bristol City's Championship opener at Blackpool on Saturday.

Bristol City boss Gary Johnson admits the Robins cannot afford to start the season slowly if they want to reach the Premier League.

Bristol City boss Gary Johnson has hinted he is likely to start the season with Chris Weale in goal.

Gary Johnson is happy with his Robins squad and won't add any new faces before the first game of the season at Blackpool on Saturday.

Bristol City boss Gary Johnson admits he still wants to sign another new striker but knows time is against him.

Chairman Steve Lansdown feels new signing Nicky Maynard could be the key figure in helping Bristol City reach the Premier League.