Keith Millen has warned Bristol City's under-achieving stars to perform or risk losing their place in the side. And he insists he and manager Gary Johnson will not hesitate to bring in new faces if they feel the squad requires strengthening when the transfer window reopens next month. City's assistant manager expressed his frustration in the wake of Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Doncaster and hinted at possible changes if results and performances do not improve. Although the robins are still handily-placed two points outside the Coca-Cola Championship play-off positions, their inconsistencies are preventing them from breaking into the top six. Outstanding when beating Leicester 3-1 at the Walkers Stadium last week, City seldom came anywhere near reproducing that level of performance against Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium, Billy Sharp's first-half goal condemning the visitors to a third defeat in five games. "We have to keep the belief and keep on working hard, but individuals also have to do more and produce a better game," warned Millen.
Bristol Evening Post

Bristol City winger Ivan Sproule is an early doubt for Saturday's clash at home to Reading as he struggles with a hamstring complaint. The Northern Ireland international damaged his hamstring in the first half of Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Doncaster and is now facing a race to be fit for the festive period.
Teamtalk

Assistant boss Keith Millen admits Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard's confidence has been affected by his goal drought. The former Crewe ace has not found the back of the net in the Championship since the end of Ocotober - a run of half-a-dozen league games, two of which have seen the Robins draw a blank. But Millen insists no-one is panicking just yet although the 23-year-old could do with a "bit of luck" in front of goal.
Clubcall

Wycombe Wanderers have extended the loan deal of Bristol City striker John Akinde for a further month. Chairboys boss Gary Waddock said: "I'm pleased we've been able to extend the deal. He didn't play too many matches in his first month but he is getting fitter and stronger with every game."
BBC Sport

England's 2018 World Cup bid leaders have drafted in former Bristol City and Manchester United striker Andrew Cole to help impress a key FIFA executive committee member. Cole, who scored 20 goals in 41 appearances for Bristol City before being snapped up by Newcastle United then Manchester United, was part of the Red Devil's treble-winning team of 1999.
Bristol Evening Post