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Bristol Post
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Richard Forrester

Bristol City verdict: A desperate need for signings and the importance of Matty James

A new season but a familiar story as Bristol City's defence took the limelight but for all the wrong reasons yet again.

The game promised so much in the build-up. The biggest opening home attendance in 44 years, thousands flocking to celebrate the annual Flag Day before, the sun was shining and club legends were given a warm welcome on the pitch. What could go wrong?

That positive mood would quickly evaporate after just four minutes when Ellis Simms punished Kal Naismith's error by firing in the opener. Optimism could have easily turned to frustration if it wasn't for Andi Weimann scoring the equaliser after just 10 minutes.

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