All it takes is a quick glance over the bookies' odds to determine that Bristol City aren't very well fancied this year.
Coming off the back of a 17th spot finish in the Championship last season with a defensive record to make any City fan wince and it may be a fair reflection from an outside perspective.
However, with some shrewd business in the transfer window on a shoe-string budget, the building blocks in place with a clear system in mind and a positive pre-season in regards to improved fitness levels and results, mean supporters rightly head into the game against Hull with the belief that the Robins will at least improve on last campaign.
