Nigel Pearson claims Bristol City will be targeting a top-half finish and potentially a play-off place next season after a “crucial year” of rebuilding and restructuring at Ashton Gate that will finish with the Robins in 17th.
Throughout the campaign Pearson, and many of his senior players, have talked about this being a transitional year in which City have had to remain competitive in the Championship but also reduce the wage bill and try and usher in greater volumes of talent from the academy.
That has ultimately been achieved with City never really in relegation danger, Alex Scott, Antoine Semenyo and Han-Noah Massengo, among the younger elements of the squad, making huge strides, with Ayman Benarous, Sam Bell, Tommy Conway continuing their development, and Josh Owers and Duncan Idehen appearing as next to make a breakthrough.
