BBC Radio Bristol has announced a new commentary deal to provide fans of Bristol City with expert coverage of all league away games during the 2008/09 football season.

The new agreement ensures that City fans can keep up to date with their team's fortunes if they are unable to follow the teams on their away-day excursions. 

Fans of Bristol City are looking for the club to build on last season's progress when they just missed out on promotion to the Premier League in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Tim Pemberton, managing editor of BBC Radio Bristol, says: "I'm really pleased that we are able to provide this service to fans of Bristol City, it is excellent news.

"I know from feedback we received at the end of last season that football followers of our local clubs really value this service.

"We have worked hard to find ways of providing this service in the future."

Colin Sexstone, City's group chief executive, says of the deal: "We're delighted to be working once more with BBC Radio Bristol.

"They have served us fantastically over many years and are very popular with our supporters, so we look forward to this partnership continuing."

Former footballer and BBC Radio Bristol's Sport Editor, Geoff Twentyman, expects the new season to be as exciting as ever: "Bristol City came so close last year to bringing Premier League football to the area.

"Being able to guarantee live commentary on all the away games will ensure that we capture all the drama for our listeners."

The new football season kicks off on Saturday with an away game for City at Blackpool.

BBC Radio Bristol broadcasts on 94.9, 104.6 & 103.6FM, DAB Digital Radio and online at bbc.co.uk/bristol (not for commentaries). Bristol City World will provide subscribers with commentaries from EVERY City game, again thanks to BBC Bristol's expert commentary team.