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The
@BristolCity
players will be wearing black armbands today in memory of 16-year-old Luke Wheaton and the other victims of the Avonmouth tragedy.
Luke and his father Matt were Bristol City Season Card holders with a shirt placed on his seat in the Section 82 singing section.
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👏🏆 Congratulations to Bristol Rovers striker Aaron Collins - he’s just been named EFL League One Player of the season!
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Joe Bryan on newspaper speculation about Premier League interest in him:
“If you’re playing well, you’re going to get interest... I’m always committed to the club, it’s my hometown club and I’m really looking forward to trying to achieve promotion”
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Bristol Rovers boss
@Joey7Barton
and fan Sarah getting their hair shaved off as most of the Rovers players & staff are getting it done to raise money for
@nickanderton_
👏👏👏
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FT:
#BristolCity
2-3
#ManCity
(Agg: 3-5)
Plymouth, Watford, Stoke, Crystal Palace and Manchester United all fell.
It took the best team in the country to beat them, and that wasn't easy.
The League Cup journey is over. Bristol City, you have done us proud.
What a ride though.
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Some really sad news today that Marcus Stewart has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
The former striker scored more than 250 goals in his career has also been Bristol Rovers Assistant Manager and current Yeovil Head of Player Development.
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Great to catch up with
@tammyabraham
ahead of
@bcfctweets
v Manchester United
We'll be on air from 6pm on Wednesday with build up and commentary from Ashton Gate
@Carabao_Cup
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Lee Johnson on his celebration: "There was a great turn of pace down the line, the likes of which the fans haven't seen from me. I just needed someone to cuddle, and luckily he was smaller than me so I could pick him up."
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Some great news to kick off the new football season.
Alex Fletcher - who suffered a serious head injury playing for Bath City last year - has been cleared to play and has signed a contract with the club.
He’ll travel to Dartford tomorrow but won’t be part of the matchday squad.
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Lee Johnson on Dasilva & Kalas: “I do believe this is the right football club for them... You never know what Chelsea have got in mind for them... I think they would be more than comfortable coming back & settling and rooting themselves in the Bristol area & driving us forward”
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Former Bristol Rovers boss Darrell Clarke issues a statement, via the League Managers Association.
“Last Thursday was simply the saddest of days... However, my last words to the players were a reminder that it would be even sadder if the club went backwards from here”
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“You’ll Never Walk Alone” ❤️
A very special message for
@geoff20man
from
@LFC
manager Jürgen Klopp for his final show 📻
🎥 Big thanks to
#LFC
for this
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✅ EFL Championship Young Player of the Season
✅ EFL Championship Team of the Season
🔴 Alex Scott
@BristolCity
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HT:
#ManCity
0-1
#BristolCity
.
Absolute scenes at the Etihad Stadium.
Savour this City fans, Bristol City lead Manchester City at the break.
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🔊 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐍! West Ham v Bristol City.
🎙️ Tommy Conway's goal at the London Stadium - as described by Ed Hadwin & Gary Owers
@BBCRB
@BristolCity
@tommyconway__
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Some extremely sad news. Mike Procter has died at the age of 77.
Regarded as the greatest overseas player to have played for Gloucestershire - Mike played for the club from 1968 to 1981 - scoring 20,072 runs, taking 1,113 wickets.
All our thoughts are with his family & friends.
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"There's a lot of noise around me and Tommy falling out, that isn't the case at all ... he's indicated he wants to leave so the sooner the better for everybody involved."
Bristol City Head Coach Liam Manning on striker Tommy Conway who's training with the under 21's ⬇️
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City confirm the signing of Japanese forward Yu Hirakawa.
The 23 year old - who joins City from Machida - signs on a season loan with a view to a permanent deal.
He will join up with the squad in Portugal for pre-season training before competing with Japan at the Olympic Games.
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🎙 “This is for every single Bristol Rovers fan…”
@jbelly31
talks to Ed Hadwin after Rovers clinched promotion to League One on the final day of the season with a dramatic 7-0 victory against Scunthorpe.
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🎙️ "It's just been a big part of my life, and my children all they know is Bristol City..."
Andi Weimann joined us on 'Sound of the City' to look back at five and a half years with Bristol City. The forward joined West Bromwich Albion today on loan until the end of the season.
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FT:
#BristolCity
2-1
@ManUtd
.
BRISTOL CITY HAVE BEATEN MANCHESTER UNITED!
THEY ARE THROUGH TO THE LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINALS!
BREATHE. IT. IN.
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🎙️"After 30 years of having one of the best jobs in & around Bristol, I've made the decision to leave the BBC..."
Geoff Twentyman had some news to share with you on his show this evening.
Thank you and congratulations Geoff - we're going to miss you
@BBCRB
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Some deadline day news
We’re pleased to report Keith Brookman will return to the commentary box this weekend
Keith will initially join us to summarise for the majority of Rovers home matches this season, starting on Saturday and the home game v Accrington
@bbcrb
@Official_BRFC
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Breath it in… Rovers promoted on goals scored.
In years to come, Rovers fans will never forget what they were doing on Saturday May 7th 2022.
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🎙 Nigel Pearson was asked about midfielder Tyreeq Bakinson, following reports in the media this morning he could be set to join Ipswich Town on loan.
The Bristol City manager was talking at his weekly press conference ahead of Saturday’s home game with Cardiff.
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Following the sad news that Junior Agogo has passed away, we'd like to share a memory of the striker playing for Bristol Rovers
Playing Yeovil in 2004, Rovers were down to NINE men and losing 2-0. Almost single-handedly, he helped Rovers comeback to draw the game 2-2
RIP Junior
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🎙️ The final word on an extraordinary day for Bristol Rovers goes to Wael Al-Qadi.
He spoke to Geoff before today's game against Scunthorpe... and took us back to a 3-1 home defeat against Leyton Orient last September that left Rovers 22nd in League Two
@waelalqadi
@Joey7Barton
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Pep Guardiola described
#BristolCity
as a "fantastic team" after tonight.
High praise indeed. 🙌🙌
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“I felt like I was selling my son”
City head coach Lee Johnson talks to
@bbcrb
about the departure of captain Josh Brownhill to Premier League side Burnley.
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BREAKING: Wael Al Qadi acquires a controlling stake in Dwane Sports from other members of his family, providing him with full control over Bristol Rovers (1/3)
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Very sad news that 70’s legend Norman Hunter has died aged 76 after contracting coronavirus.
He made more than a hundred appearances from 1976-79 for
@BristolCity
during their last spell in the 1st division.
Rest in Peace.
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Congratulations to ex-Bristol City striker Leroy Rosenior, awarded an MBE for services to tackling discrimination in sport.
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🔴⚪️ SIGNING 🚨
It's taken a while ... but Bristol City have completed the signing of Scott Twine from Burnley for an undisclosed fee.
The number🔟has signed a 4 year deal at Ashton Gate, having spent the second half of last season on loan there.
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🚨 He’s back!
✍️ Bristol Rovers sign Luke Thomas on a three-year deal after his contract at Barnsley expires.
The 24-year-old made 28 appearances for Rovers during the 2021-22 season.
💬 “I'm here for three years and it's time to push on and enjoy more success here…”
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We’re very sad to report the news that former Rovers striker Junior Agogo has passed away. He was 40 years of age.
Signed by Ray Graydon, Junior made over 100 league appearances for Rovers, scoring 41 goals.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at the time.
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Looking forward to Coventry v Rovers... but not as much as Rovers supporter Samuel. It’s his stag do, and he’s been made to wear a signed Matty Taylor Bristol City kit for the day 😂
#meanbestman
!
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A bedtime story...
A punter has won £10,000 after backing Judd Trump at 1,000-1 to be world snooker champion... when he was aged just eight!
Racing journalist Neil Morrice placed a £10 bet in 1998 after spotting Trump's talent while visiting Keynsham Snooker Club with his son.
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🎙️ “It brings back incredible memories…”
West Ham manager David Moyes gave BBC Radio Bristol some time to reflect on the 2 years he spent at Bristol City between 1985 & 1987.
📻 Hear the whole interview on Sunday from 1pm - ahead of the FA Cup tie between the two sides
@BBCRB
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Bristol Rovers boss Joe Barton after his team scored 7 goals against Scunthorpe on the final day of the L2 season to clinch automatic promotion on goals scored!
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👏 Bristol Bears prop Ellis Genge has been named as England captain for the first time, for Saturday’s Six Nations clash v France.
💬 Steve Borthwick: “Ellis will lead from the front with the sort of dedication and spirit that now rightly typifies this England team…”
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👏 Congratulations to Bristol Rovers boss Joe Barton who's been named the League 2 manager of the month for March 👏
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✅ EFL League One Player of the Season
✅ EFL League One Team of the Season
🔵 Aaron Collins
@Official_BRFC
1️⃣6️⃣ goals
1️⃣1️⃣ assists
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⏰ 5.35pm - sign a new contract
@Official_BRFC
⏰ 6.05pm - live studio appearance
@bbcrb
📻 Goalkeeper
@jbelly31
talks to Geoff on 'Having a Gas'
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🎙️ "It's in our interest to keep him in, and that's what we will try to do..."
Nigel Pearson was a guest on 'Sound of the City'. He was asked if he's likely to make any more summer signings - and for an update about the future of highly-rated midfielder Alex Scott
@BBCRB
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🚨 HE'S BACK!
✍️ Rovers sign Stoke City defender Connor Taylor on a three year contract. The 21 year old - who had a successful loan spell in the 2021-22 season - will wear the number 1⃣7⃣ shirt.
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🎙️ "All I can do is do the right thing by the football club... and get a bit of pride back in the Rovers badge... and I think results will do that talking for me"
We've been speaking to Joey Barton for the first time since his appointment as Bristol Rovers manager.
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🎙️ “Bristol City would be really great if they could get into the Premier League…”
David Moyes talks to
@bbcbristolsport
ahead of today’s FA Cup tie between West Ham and Bristol City.
📻 Build up & commentary from 1pm
@BBCRB
&
@bbcsomerset
💻📱
@BBCSounds
📺 Freeview 719 & 722
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🏈
@bathrugby
beat Leicester 13-10 over the weekend
🎙️ Big thanks to
@Darrenatkins97
&
@Mercer8Zach
for joining
@radio_sheri
in the commentary box.
By popular demand... here is our commentary of Tom Homer's second try, which secured a home win.
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👂Hear the passion and drama!
📻BBC Radio Bristol at the full time whistle.
👊
@BristolBears
28-24 Gloucester -
@JoeJoyce94
doing a grand job in the commentary box alongside Andy Champion.
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Bristol City announce the departure of Nigel Pearson.
Curtis Fleming takes temporary charge of the team.
Jon Lansdown: “We all wanted Nigel to achieve our ambition to be promoted but, with our recent results, feel that now is the time to make a change…”
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🎙️ “Sometimes it’s just not your day…”
Joey Barton talks to Ed Hadwin after Rovers 2-0 defeat at Peterborough.
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Our best wishes to City midfielder Ayman Benarous. Nigel Pearson’s confirmed he ruptured his ACL in training this week. “It’s a huge disappointment for him, and for us too…”
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Terry Cooper has passed away at the age of 77.
He is the only man to have played for and managed both Bristol Rovers and Bristol City - taking City to Wembley for the first time in their history in 1986.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
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#BristolCity
have become only the second team to score twice in a game against
#ManCity
since October.
Fantastic achievement! 👏👏
#COYR
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BREAKING: Bristol Rovers have sacked manager Joey Barton.
He’s been in charge since February 2021.
Club statement: “Andy Mangan will lead the team supported by Glen Whelan, Danny Ventre and Anssi Jaakkola who will remain in post”.
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👀 City head coach Lee Johnson attending Chelsea v Manchester United this evening
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Bristol Rovers have been granted planning permission for the new South Stand at the Memorial Stadium. Construction started in the summer - once completed it will have a capacity for over 3,000 fans.
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Rovers manager Joey Barton talking live on
@bbcrb
"For me (Bristol Rovers) is an untapped goldmine... if the fans are happy & they feed that energy into the players, the players grow into the shirts & you get a successful period at a football club..."
👉
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✍️ Taylor Gardner-Hickman joins Bristol City on a permanent basis, signing a contract until the summer of 2027.
The 22 year old had been on loan at Ashton Gate.
💬 "I've loved every minute of my time at City so far... and I'm looking forward to the next few years..."
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Tammy Abraham...
November 5 2016: Bristol City v Brighton at Ashton Gate
@bcfctweets
November 10 2017: England v Germany at Wembley Stadium
@England
👏👏👏
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🎙️ "If the players don't start getting a grip, they'll be gone. It's as simple as that. I'm not accepting it".
Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson talking to Ed Hadwin after the 3-1 defeat at Swansea.
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Former Bath winger Matt Banahan has been appointed Attack Coach with Scotland Women.
💬 “I’ve been seeing the growth of the women’s game... I thought there was no better place to pursue my coaching career..."
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City striker Tommy Conway made his Scotland debut against Finland, coming on as a second half substitute - and came so close to scoring a winning goal in injury time.
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🎙️ The moment Tommy Conway scored to put City into the 4th round of the FA Cup - described by Ed Hadwin & Gary Owers ⬇️
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34 days ago, the red half of Manchester was dispatched in an INCREDIBLE night at Ashton Gate in the quarter finals.
Let's give the blue half the same treatment tonight please,
#BristolCity
. 👌👌
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🎙 Darrell Clarke spares a few minutes to catch up with BBC Radio Bristol, ahead of Rovers v Walsall.
It’s the first time he’s faced Rovers since leaving the club in December 2018.
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Bristol City sign Brentford goalkeeper Daniel Bentley on a four year contract.
CEO Mark Ashton: “Understandably a lot of clubs were very keen on him but we were very determined to secure his services... our fans should be very excited about his arrival”
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🏆 Gloucestershire win the 2024 T20 Blast - beating Somerset in the final.
Somerset all out for 124 - with David Payne & Matt Taylor each taking 3 wickets.
Gloucestershire won with more than 5 overs to spare - with Cameron Bancroft scoring 53 runs & Miles Hammond 58 not out.
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The EFL have approved an agreement for Kuwaiti investor Hussain AlSaeed to purchase a 55% stake in Dwane Sports - the holding company that owns Bristol Rovers.
He joins Wael al-Qadi and Samer al-Qadi as co-owners of Dwane Sports & Bristol Rovers.
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⚽️🔴⚪️✒️ SIGNING
Bristol City have signed Republic of Ireland international striker Sinclair Armstrong from QPR for an undisclosed fee.
The 21 year old has signed a 4 year deal at Ashton Gate.
Here's Head Coach Liam Manning on the new man ⬇️
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👏 Confirmation from
@ashtongatestad
Managing Director Mark Kelly that approximately 3000 Bristol Bears fans 🐻 will be allowed back into the stadium to watch their game against Gloucester on May 17th 👇
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We meet again!
Four years after Manchester United won 2-0 at Huish Park, Yeovil Town will host the Premier League side again, this time in the 4th round of the FA Cup.
What a tie!
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✍️ Bristol City sign Scott Twine on loan from Burnley until the end of the season.
The 24 year old, who had been on loan at Hull, will be unavailable for the FA Cup replay versus West Ham.
💬 “I want to score and create as many goals as I can…”
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🎙️ “The last two weeks have been very irritating for me…”
Nigel Pearson talking after City’s 1-0 victory against Coventry. His current contract expires at the end of the season.
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🎙️"He's got all the components, if he keeps developing his game, to go on and be an elite level player..."
High praise from Rovers manager Joey Barton for striker Josh Coburn, who's on loan from Middlesbrough - speaking after Saturday's win v Port Vale.
@Jcoburn06
@BBCTeesSport
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BREAKING: Hussain AlSaeed tells
@bbcbristolsport
@BBCBristol
plans to build a new stadium at the Fruit Market are OFF and Bristol Rovers plan to redevelop the Memorial Stadium instead.
Hear the whole interview on
@BBCRB
&
@bbcsomerset
at 2pm
➕ more on BBC Points West on Monday
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✍️ Bristol City confirm the signing of Burnley defender Luke McNally on a four-year deal.
💬 Liam Manning: “He gives us another great option and is the type of player and person we want in the building…”
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DH on his Dad being proud of him:
"The day I got the job i facetimed him. My Mum passed just over a year ago... I'm in football because of him, he took me all around the north west. It was a proud moment... he and my brother go to every away game and get in there with the fans."
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City boss Nigel Pearson speaking to Geoff on Sound of the City tonight:
“I’ve spoken to 4 of our players who are in contract next season who aren’t part of my plans … and Nahki Wells isn’t one of them before you ask!”
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🎙️ "If you asked me a couple of years ago, would I be in this situation, I'd have told you 'no'..."
Bryant Bilongo talks to Ian Randall after his winning goal for Bristol Rovers versus Northampton Town on his EFL debut
@Official_BRFC
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🏆👏 Congratulations to Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott - tonight named EFL Championship Young Player of the Year.
Bristol City have also been been named EFL Green Club Award winners at the ceremony in London.
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🏴 Bristol City duo Tommy Conway and Ross McCrorie are both named in Scotland’s final squad for Euro 2024.
👉
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🎙 “Excited about the future but it’s only one game. We’ve got 16 more wars, 16 more battles to come...”
@Joey7Barton
talks to Richard Hoskin after Rovers climb up the league table with a 2-1 victory against in-form Shrewsbury.
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Quite an atmosphere at Ashton Gate ahead of kick off as the
@lionesses
prepare to face Belgium in the final group game at the Arnold Clark Cup.
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Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson confirms reports that midfielder Alex Scott has been given permission to speak to Bournemouth, after the club accepted a bid from the Premier League side. He was speaking after Wednesday's 5-1 victory against Oxford United.
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⚽️🖋️ NEW DEAL
City striker
@nahkiwells
has agreed a new 2 year deal with the club which will see him remain at Ashton Gate until 2025.
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Bristol Rovers confirm Matt Taylor as their new manager.
The former Exeter & Rotherham boss has agreed a three and a half year contract.
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Bristol City Women have confirmed Ashton Gate will be their “primary home venue” next season.
The team won promotion to the Women's Super League over the weekend.
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🎙️ "I don't want to be anywhere else..."
📻 Rovers manager Joey Barton spoke to Geoff on the last edition of "Having a Gas" for this season...
@Joey7Barton
@Official_BRFC
@bbcrb
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🚨 LISTEN: Need an early morning wake up call Bristol City fans?!
👊 "Captain Fantastic"
@Brownhill10
reflects on his 98th minute winner against Charlton Athletic...
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🎙 “It’s due to the composure of the official I think…”
Joey Barton talking after Rovers 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth.
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Sorry Lee, how much for a bottle of wine?
Jose's in for a treat after the game, whatever happens tonight!
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