There is something to gain from comparing performances and results against teams to show progression across a season. Bristol City’s hard-fought 2-2 draw won’t feel much better than their 3-0 drubbing at the Hawthorns in October but it does show the improvements, and the glaring areas that need more than just some foundation to cover the issues.
Nigel Pearson himself pointed out that the side have now scored 49 goals, a total which is already three more than last season, in seven fewer games. On the other hand, their 69 goals against – still comfortably the third worst in the division – is one more than they shipped last campaign.
More entertaining? In some ways, yes, but more frustrating, certainly. Pearson is having to test the fans with the amount of times being labelled inconsistent can be used as an excuse of a reason before more serious questions are asked.
