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Richard Forrester

Bristol City coach sends message to squad as Robins look to address defensive woes

Bristol City assistant Curtis Fleming confirms the coaching staff are pulling their hair out at the way the side continue to concede set-pieces - but is adamant work is being done to rectify it.

The Robins' 3-1 defeat away at Blackpool means City have conceded two or more goals in nine consecutive Championship matches. It also threatens to equal an unwanted 60-year record of conceding two or more in 10 straight matches.

Defending set-pieces has been Nigel Pearson's biggest conundrum since Christmas but conceding from crosses, in general, is ensuring City are being forced to score two or more just to salvage a point.

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