A new season always brings fresh optimism but there is strong justification for the feeling of confidence emanating from south Bristol as the 2022/23 campaign approaches.
Bookmakers may be considering Bristol City among the likely strugglers, while objective Championship commentators mostly envisage a repeat of last season’s lower mid-table occupation, but those who will be taking their seats at Ashton Gate and around the country, see potential for considerably more.
Nobody is getting ahead of themselves, there are clear and present limitations within this squad but some smart recruitment this summer and the fact the talent has been retained, and should improve, means that in such a tightly contested and often anarchical division such as the Championship, very clear and visible improvement is achievable which should translate to an improved league position.
