Experienced members of the squad who have been consistent performers througout the club's 104-year history, backing City through good times and bad.

Peaked with a 43,335 crowd in February 1935 for a FA Cup fifth round tie versus Preston North End, but current ground capacity means they currently average home gates of 14,000.

Remain one of the country's big-hitters by taking 40,000 to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium for the 2003 LDV Vans Trophy final, 34,000-plus for the 2004 play-off final - also in Cardiff - and 36,000-plus to last season's play-off final at Wembley.

Tend to hit their best form during night games at Ashton Gate, although City's away support remains the envy of many clubs.