Steve Lasndown is calling for restrictions on Bristol City fans travelling to games in Cardiff and Swansea to be lifted. Police authorities in Avon and Somerset and South Wales imposed strict limitations on away fans in response to clashes between rival sets of supporters in 2001 and 2002. Fans travelling to games between City, Cardiff and Swansea have since been subject to draconian measures which require them to travel on official club coaches to and from the stadiums - the so-called bubble trips. Unhappy at loss of freedom of movement, supporters have voted with their feet and hundreds of tickets remained unsold when City played Cardiif at Ninian Park last weekend. City chairman Lansdown insists the time has come for a change and he intends making representation to Avon and Somerset Police in an attempt to have the restrictions lifted in time for next season. "I think the time is right for us to have a good look at this," said Lansdown. "I believe we have to move with the times and we have to ask ourselves whether this is not now a case of overkill. We shouldn't accept that this is the way it is and, therefore, the way it is always going to be."
Bristol Evening Post

Goalkeeper Adriano Basso could be available for selection when Bristol City host Doncaster at Ashton Gate on Saturday. The Brazilian limped out of the Robins' 2-1 home defeat to Birmingham in midweek after 37 minutes with a calf problem. Basso is making progress in his recovery but Chris Weale is on standby. Marvin Elliott (knee) was on the bench against Birmingham and also came through 90 minutes for the reserves on Wednesday, and the midfielder could be in the squad again at the weekend.
Sporting Life

Doncaster Rovers striker Darren Byfield knows all about tomorrow's Champion-ship rivals, Bristol City. Byfield top-scored for the Robins last season when they came within 90 minutes of back-to-back promotions. "It will be nice to see the Bristol guys and hopefully we can come back with the three points," said Byfield. "I am looking forward to playing against Bristol and hopefully I'll be in the starting line-up for the first time, or at least get to come off the bench."
Sheffield Star

Gary Johnson has warned his Bristol City players to be wary of the threat caused by returning striker Darren Byfield. The 31-year-old was the Robins' top scorer last season, but was released following the play-off final defeat by Hull and returns to Ashton Gate for the first time on Saturday with Doncaster. "Darren will be lively, for sure. He's an opposition centre-forward in the Championship and, as such, he's someone we need to be aware of," Johnson said.
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