Bristol City v Bolton Matty Taylor could be available again for Bristol City's FA Cup fourth-round tie with Championship rivals Bolton. Adam Webster and Jack Hunt are doubtful with injuries from Saturday's win at Nottingham Forest, and goalkeeper Niki Maenpaa picked up a knock in training. Bolton may make several changes as boss Phil Parkinson said he has one eye on Tuesday's league game with Reading. Youngsters Joe Pritchard and Luca Connell could feature having both made their senior debut in recent weeks. MATCH FACTS This is the third FA Cup meeting between Bristol City and Bolton - the Robins have won each of the previous two, 5-0 in 1903 and 3-1 in 1979. Bolton have not reached the FA Cup fifth round since 2011-12. They have not done so outside the top-flight sine 2000-01 under Sam Allardyce. Bristol City have not won any of their past three FA Cup fourth-round ties, last reaching the fifth round in the 2000-01 season after eliminating Kingstonian. Bolton manager Phil Parkinson's last FA Cup fourth-round match was in 2014-15 as Bradford City manager - a 4-2 away win at Chelsea. Josh Magennis was involved in four goals in Wanderers' 5-2 win over Walsall in the third round, scoring a hat-trick and assisting Bolton's first goal. Pre Game Guide and Video Interviews ~ https://www.bcfc.co.uk/
I think Bolton will be well up for this one - a nice fixture against one of the giants in the next round would give them a much-needed cash injection. They may even be able to afford to pay their players.......
Whilst I have no doubt they'll be up for it in as much as they need all the positives they can get at the minute, I think they'll be much more focused on attempting to stay in the Division than hoping for any extra payday from the Cup, which would be dwarfed by the difference in revenue between a Championship and League One side. I expect them to field a handful of squad/youth players, much like us, though I'd like to think our strength in depth should be better. Another 2-1 would be fine, though it would be nice if we could ever score 3 in a single match again!
Whilst I’m sure they’d want to win I would have thought Championship survival would be a priority, 3-1 city . That’s jinxed it, , we’ll get stuffed now you watch.
I'll be honest, a win though it's nice. I'd like to give some of youngsters a chance as I see the importance of continuing our unbeaten run in the league and resting our senior players. Cup is a nice distraction but a distraction all the same. Would much prefer to be part of the playoffs than get to the next round of the cup...
Winning is a good habit and I'd like us field a strong team and go for another win. We don't need to worry about resting players as our next fixture isn't till a week tomorrow. Continuity is also good practice, so same team and a nice 3-0 victory please.
City: Fielding (GK), Wright (C), Baker, Kalas, Dasilva, Morrell, Pack, Palmer, Eliasson, O’Dowda, Diédhiou. Subs: O’Leary, Pisano, Kelly, Brownhill, Paterson, Eisa, Weimann. Bolton Wanders: Mathews (GK), Little, Lowe (C), Beevers, Noone, Hobbs, Murphy, Wilson, Magennis, Pritchard, Connell. Subs: Williams, Taylor, Donaldson, Ameobi, Buckley, Olkowski, O’Neil.
Watched 2nd half on tellybox thingy on my phone. Palmer looks good, was unlucky not to score from the free kick, as did Cod, thought Pack’s passing was poor , but was impressed with Morrell. Elliason did well too with a very good goal as well as an assist. Overall a good win, and good to continue the run, i was a little disappointed Mo didn’t get a run out though. Any preferences for our next opponents?
Big named team, home or away, play to win or lose with pride and a big fat profit, get on with our fight to prosper in the promised land.
Was men against boys first half,second half when Casey was taken off we looked a different side. That kid is different gravy First name on the team sheet for me.
