There was always going to be a slightly strange feeling to this final block of games for Bristol City, with the play-offs out of reach but safety almost guaranteed, but Nigel Pearson’s side showed that they won’t coast into the end of the season in their 1-1 draw with Reading.
Granted, there was frustration over the result and some of the decision-making in the final third but the consensus was that it was two points dropped rather than one gained for the Robins as they seemed set to double their lead after Tommy Conway’s 10th goal of the campaign but lacked the necessary cutting edge.
Sadly, one lapse in concentration was enough for Lucas Joao to ensure a point would be heading back up the M4, leaving a rather deflated feeling both inside the stands and the City dressing room. However, Pearson can certainly take positives from Saturday’s draw and on another day the Robins could’ve and maybe should’ve scored plenty more goals, out-shooting the Royals 18-7.
