Bristol City v Rotherham please log in to view this image Bristol City new signings Matty Taylor and David Cotterill are available for the Sky Bet Championship home game with Rotherham. Taylor, who became the first player to leave Bristol Rovers and move across the city since 1987, could form a mouth-watering strike partnership alongside Tammy Abraham with both strikers having scored 19 goals this season. Defender Joe Bryan is expected to play despite concerns over an on-going ankle problem. Adam Matthews (calf and hamstring) and Korey Smith (hamstring) have returned to training but will not feature. Rotherham's new signing Ben Purrington could make his first appearance for the club after joining from Plymouth for an undisclosed fee. Another new arrival, on-loan Norwich striker Carlton Morris, is nursing a hamstring injury and is not expected to feature. Tom Adeyemi will be assessed after being forced out of the midweek defeat at Nottingham Forest through illness, but fellow midfielder Joe Newell (groin) returned to action off the bench and is available. Lee Frecklington (ankle) has targeted his return against Blackburn next week, while Darnell Fisher, Aimen Belaid, Dexter Blackstock (all hamstring), Kirk Broadfoot (back), Lee Camp and Jonson Clarke-Harris (both knee) all remain sidelined. MATCH FACTS Bristol City are winless in five league games against Rotherham, though have drawn the last two (L3). The Millers have scored in each of their last 16 league games against Bristol City, last failing to do so in December 1989. Rotherham United have the lowest average possession figure (39.2%) and passing accuracy (63.5%) in the Championship this season. Bristol City are on the current longest winless run in the Championship - nine games (W0 D1 L8). However, Rotherham have lost 18 of their last 22 Championship fixtures (W3 D1). please log in to view this image Three key players for tomorrow's opponents. bcfc.co.uk looks at three key players who could feature for the Millers City host Rotherham United at Ashton Gate tomorrow (3pm) Ward, Forde and Taylor are all profiled Danny Ward The former Huddersfield Town frontman comfortably leads the goalscoing charts at the New York Stadium. Despite Rotherham United scoring just 27 goals this term - the second lowest in the division - Ward boasts an impressive goal tally having already reached double figures. Such form led to interim manager Paul Warne tactically slapping a £5m price tag on the 25-year-old, warning clubs away from him throughout the January window. Beyond his goals, the Bradford-born attacker displays endless energy and his continuous movement makes him a real threat to defenders. With the Millers failing to find the net in their last three league outings, Ward will be desperate to bring an end to the club’s goal draught in BS3 tomorrow afternoon. Anthony Forde Forde, 23, is an upcoming Irish footballer who is showing real progression in his career. Moved to Wolverhampton Wanders in 2009 to become part of their Academy group, the Ballingarry-born midfielder later joined Wolves’ rivals Walsall, where he played against City in the 2015 JPT final. In the summer, he switched the Midlands for South Yorkshire and has since become a popular figure amongst the fanbase. The winger’s speed, confidence to drive forward, combined with his set-piece delivery, makes him a crucial part of Rotherham’s attacking menace and a player that will punish teams if given the space. Jon Taylor The Millers captured Taylor’s signature from Peterborough United in the summer for a club-record fee of £500,000. The prolific winger bagged 13 goals for the Posh last campaign and has shown he is capable of competing in the second tier of English football. The 24-year-old, who was formerly a Wigan Athletic trainee, has been a near ever-present this term, netting three times. The small-framed, but pacey winger is known for his slaloming runs, as he has a habit of cutting in from the channel before shooting from a central position. Lee Johnson’s side isolated Taylor from the reverse fixture in September and they will need to replicate the same tactic this weekend if they are to reduce the visitors’ goal threat. ROTHERHAM UNITED The Sky Bet Championship’s bottom club, Rotherham knew they would be up against it after recording just one win in their opening 19 matches. Recent victories over QPR, Wigan Athletic and Norwich City have given the Millers brief hope, although they still remain 12 points from safety. The South Yorkshire club include two familiar faces, with Richard O’Donnell having switched there in the January transfer window, followed by the arrival of recent free agent Joel Ekstrand yesterday. MANAGER Paul Warne is currently holding the fort for the second time this season, having done so in the wake of Alan Stubbs and Kenny Jackett's departures. Warne made over 250 appearances for the Millers in his playing days as a marauding midfielder. He also played for Wigan Athletic, Oldham Athletic and Yeovil Town. OFFICIALS Referee Peter Banks will be in charge of the match, assisted by Dan Cook and Geoffrey Russell. Kevin Johnson has been named as the fourth official. TICKETS The match is pay on the day for home supporters, with Silver category prices. LAST TIME OUT Rotherham United 2-2 Bristol City, September 10th 2016. City rescued a point from 2-0 down in a game they dominated. Izzy Brown opened the scoring after a defensive mix-up and then Aden Flint put through his own net after half-time. City registered 35 shots in the match, with Tammy Abraham and Bobby Reid eventually finding the net for a share of the spoils. LAST SEASON Sky Bet Championship: 21st FA Cup: Third round (lost to Leeds United) EFL Cup: Second round (lost to Norwich City) DID YOU KNOW? When it comes to famous supporters, Rotherham have none other than entertainers the Chuckle Brothers, Barry and Paul, to turn to. Popular for the kids TV show Chucklevision, the Chuckle Brothers regularly try to watch their beloved Millers in action. Dean Holden ~ http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/tough-choices-ahead-holden-3553256.aspx New Boys ~ please log in to view this image please log in to view this image John Atyeo Statue Unveiled ~ The Gate please log in to view this image
We will today and comfortably I think, however after that things get tough again so we need to win today. If we don't win today the confidence will be completly shot and as a result LJ will have to go.
Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "It was an important game and the result was key. It was a tough, tough game." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "The players have had to work their socks off against Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday. They deserve so much credit." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "The subs were fantastic when they came. Milan put himself about; Matty and Pato were lively." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "I know these players well. We made the changes to try and win the game. We needed a spark." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "Bringing a target man on with two fresh, busy players around him just helped give us impetus." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "It's nothing against Tammy or Tommo up there. We just looked a bit leggy up top." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "I thought we could have had a penalty or two." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "Flinty and Bailey were fantastic at the back." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "I'll give them two days off now. Just to get away from football and get their legs back." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "We all feel down in the dumps when we go on a run like before. Hopefully this is the start of a positive run now." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "Four points from six I would have taken beforehand. The players deserve so much credit." #BRCvROT Bristol City FC @bcfctweets 4h4 hours ago LJ: "We've got to come through it together. We stick together. We've got the clubs in the bag to go on a run." #BRCvROT
Cant think of when I have seen a worse game. It was like watching a game on the downs but worse. Despite the three points we look clueless no plan or idea of how to break teams down. I fear the next few games could see us dumped into the bottom three, especially if we persist with one up front.
That really depends on how drunk you become tonight after having watched it Then you'll see who gets the clean sheets
is that before or after the 2 days off? and why carry a bag of clubs on a run .. surely if you want carry anything it would be a drink or snack?
