Rugby-isms are never particularly welcome in football. The two sports share mass appeal across the nation but very much exist independently, with different cultures, values, habits, ideals and sense of identity that are too numerous to mention.
From Bristol City’s perspective, the relationship between oval and spherical ball is a contentious one given the constant accusations of Steve Lansdown’s apparent preference for the Bears over the Robins - something which incidentally, and thankfully, has noticeably quietened following their struggles in the Premiership last season (funny, that).
There are a significant number of fans who follow both, of course, but also a significant amount who don’t, nailing their colours to one particular mast and way of thinking.
