Marching On Together

2nd February 8:00pm | Ashton Gate


Leeds could temporarily go second in the Championship for the first time this season, if they can win at Ashton Gate on Friday evening. Four straight league wins in 2024 have put the Whites back into contention for the automatic places, but face a Robins team desperate for a win. With just one victory in their last seven (from all competitions), Bristol City Manager Liam Manning must be feeling the pressure. He only joined the Red side of Bristol in November, and having now slipped to 13th, will be praying for a return to form against a Leeds side who netted thirteen, and conceded twice.

The two sides last met early October, when goals from James and Piroe gave the Whites a slender 2-1 victory at Elland Road. The last time City beat Leeds was back in September 2016, Marlon Pack doing the damage on the hour mark. Overall the teams have played each other 43 times, with Leeds coming away victorious 26 times, Bristol 8 times and spols shared 9 times.





Daniel James and Pascal Struijk will miss the visit to Ashton Gate. James picked up a knock against Preston, which led to the Welshman being substituted at half time; whilst Struijk hasn't recovered from his groin strain. According to Farke, the skipper is responding well to treatment, and should be back in contention in a fortnight. There's better news for Archie Gray and Cryscencio Summerville. Both were carrying knocks, but have been passed fit, and available for selection. Junior Firpo is preferred to Sam Byram at left back, and with Gray fit again, may have to make do with a place on the bench.

Wilfred Gnonto and Jaidon Anthony will fight it out for Dan James place on the right wing. Ever present midfielder Ethan Ampadu is likely to drop to centre back, alongside fellow Wales star Joe Rodon, allowing Elia Gruev more game time in midfield.

Not going to be a walk in the park this game

Scoobychief wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:26 pm Not going to be a walk in the park this game

Dirty rough team Bristol. We will have to maintain composure and not retaliate .

Ellandback1 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:25 pm

I didn't know about that Matt....very sad

Going to miss this ... concert to go to

whiteswan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:37 pm I didn't know about that Matt....very sad

Dreadful

GK - Ilan Meslier
RB - Archie Gray
LB - Junior Firpo
DMF - Ilia Gruev
RCB - Joe Rodon
LCB - Ethan Ampadu
RW - Wilfrid Gnonto
#8 - Glenn Kamara
STR - Patrick Bamford
#10 - Georginio Rutter
LW - Cry Summerville

Kristoffer Klaesson
Joe Gelhardt
Charlie Cresswell -
Jaidon Anthony
Sam Byram
Joel Piroe
Liam Cooper
Jamie Shackleton
Mateo Joseph -

The Subhuman wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:10 pm GK - Ilan Meslier
RB - Archie Gray
LB - Junior Firpo
DMF - Ethan Ampadu
RCB - Joe Rodon
LCB - Ilia Gruev
RW - Wilfrid Gnonto
#8 - Glenn Kamara
STR - Patrick Bamford
#10 - Georginio Rutter
LW - Cry Summerville

Kristoffer Klaesson
Joe Gelhardt
Charlie Cresswell -
Jaidon Anthony
Sam Byram
Joel Piroe
Liam Cooper
Jamie Shackleton
Mateo Joseph -

I doubt Gruev will be CB ?

Barlow Boy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:23 pm I doubt Gruev will be CB ?

So do I, corrected

Not looking forward to this run of games.

These guys tried to play football last time but I fear they may retreat to Moscow and wait for winter to settle in.

If you get my (snow) drift.

I won’t be watching tonight, I’ve got some pals coming over from the Emerald Isle so it’ll be the rugby for me.
Something tells me I won’t be sorry.

The Subhuman wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:16 am So do I, corrected

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At least it proves some read your posts

Orange Box wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:49 am I won’t be watching tonight, I’ve got some pals coming over from the Emerald Isle so it’ll be the rugby for me.
Something tells me I won’t be sorry.

Tut tut.
I doubt we have a better record against any team currently in the championship. We’ve won 8 of the last 10 plus the last 3 at Ashton Gate. Piece of piss.
Enjoy the rugger safe in the knowledge that we’re spanking Brizzol Shitty

Jaydog wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:20 am Tut tut.
I doubt we have a better record against any team currently in the championship. We’ve won 8 of the last 10 plus the last 3 at Ashton Gate. Piece of piss.
Enjoy the rugger safe in the knowledge that we’re spanking Brizzol Shitty

you're supposed to be making me feel better, telling me I'm missing a goal-fest doesn't help. I guess I'll just have to resort to multiple Guinness.

Orange Box wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:00 am you're supposed to be making me feel better, telling me I'm missing a goal-fest doesn't help. I guess I'll just have to resort to multiple Guinness.

Probably be 1-0 to BC now
Yeah Guinness

I hope he's tempted to throw Roberts straight in.

Kennyb41 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:12 am I hope he's tempted to throw Roberts straight in.

Roberts was clearly at ER last night for his promo stuff, presumably the rest of the squad were already down in Bristol.

He may make the bench, but I’d be surprised if he starts.

Barlow Boy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:04 pm Roberts was clearly at ER last night for his promo stuff, presumably the rest of the squad were already down in Bristol.

He may make the bench, but I’d be surprised if he starts.

Please excuse me BB, i do have a tendency when i wake, to not know what feckin day it is.

Yeah the best hope is the bench, i was of the thinking it would give Gray a well earned rest, and that Roberts is well up to date with Championship footy.

I suppose he's cup tied for the replay.

Ellandback1 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:25 pm

Sadly its doesn't shock me anymore in lawless Britain. That acid man yesterday had his asylum granted after he exposed himself. He wants assassination not asylum.