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Richard Forrester

Bristol City verdict: A new leader in the pack, a nod to the academy and the first of many

Bristol City don't do penalties.

As the snow started to fall in Swansea, Sam Bell made sure the wait for the spot-kicks would enter its 438th day when he took matters into his own hands to fire the Robins into the fourth round. Talk about the magic of the FA Cup.

It was The Wurzels coming out of the speaker as Bristol City strolled into the away dressing room on their arrival to the Liberty Stadium and Robbie Williams blaring out amidst the full-time celebrations as we waited for a proud Nigel Pearson to make his way for the post-match interview.

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