After a week that had enough action to feel like a month, as Bristol City lost Antoine Semenyo and Dan Bentley to the riches of the Premier League, any worries of a lack of attacking firepower or depth across the side were forgotten for 90 minutes as Bristol City beat West Bromwich Albion 3-0 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Sam Bell wasted little time stepping into Semenyo’s now empty shoes, showing that natural instinct in front of goal to score either side of half-time, while Alex Scott finally opened his account for the season after an excellent counter-attacking move.
If you hadn’t known of Semenyo’s departure prior to Saturday’s game, you would have wondered what all the fuss was about. We’re not suggesting that his presence won’t be missed in the future, of course it will, but one player doesn’t make a side.
