Frustrated Bristol City boss Gary Johnson labelled Lewin Nyatanga's sending-off a "turning point" in explaining his side's failure to beat Watford. Leading 2-1 through goals from Danny Haynes and Paul Hartley, City again fell foul of their injury-time hoodoo when John Eustace netted a last-gasp equaliser to rob the home side of victory in the Christmas Bank Holiday fixture at Ashton Gate. Jeered off by a section of disgruntled supporters after the final whistle, manager Johnson afterwards admitted the dismissal of Wales international defender Nyatanga, pictured, had done his side no favours. Cautioned for a late challenge on Watford goal-scorer Tom Cleverley late in the first half, Nyatanga then lunged at Arsenal youngster Henri Lansbury to earn a second yellow card in the 69th minute, forcing City to play out the final quarter of the game with 10 men. Johnson said: "It was an unprofessional thing for him to do, especially when we have been drawing a lot of games at home and badly needed a win."
Bristol Evening Post

Accustomed to last-gasp calamity, long-suffering City supporters could see it coming. An alarming habit of conceding late goals was already a recurring theme in City's season before Watford put an injury-time spanner in the works in this Bank Holiday fixture at Ashton Gate. Given that Preston, Scunthorpe, Peterborough, Sheffield United and Reading had previously delivered a dagger to City hearts when scoring equalising goals deep into time added on, it scarcely came as a surprise when Watford added their names to a growing list of late failures which is threatening to scupper the club's Coca-Cola Championship play-off aspirations. Danny Haynes put the Robins in front, Tom Cleverley equalised and Paul Hartley restored the home side's lead all in the space of eight minutes at the end of the first half. Although centre-back Lewin Nyatanga was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, City's 10 men successfully held out for the final 21 minutes of normal time, at which point Ashton Gate's biggest crowd of the season no doubt sensed a first home win since Plymouth Argyle were beaten here two months ago.
Bristol Evening Post

Bristol City manager Gary Johnson: was left fuming by Lewin Nyatanga's "unprofessional" sending-off which cost his side dear in the 2-2 home draw with Watford. The centre-back had already been booked when he scythed down Henri Lansbury on 68 minutes to leave his side a man down as they tried to protect a 2-1 lead. Watford made their pressure count deep into stoppage time when John Eustace touched home a shot from close range to leave Johnson rueing his side's habit of conceding late on. "Lewin's tackle was unprofessional and I've spoken to him about it in the dressing room," said Johnson.
Sporting Life

John Eustace bundled home a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to deny 10-man Bristol City a win at Ashton Gate. The experienced midfielder used his hip to convert Heidar Helguson's knock back for a goal that ensured both sides have now gone four games without a win. Watford had trailed twice, with Danny Haynes and Paul Hartley scoring either side of Tom Cleverley's equaliser, while City had Lewin Nyatanga sent off midway through the second half.
Daily Mail

Gary Johnson was left fuming after his Bristol City conceded another injury-time equaliser. Johnson's men have made a habit of conceding last-gasp goals at Ashton Gate this season. So it was no surprise when John Eustace netted from close range deep into five minutes of stoppage time. Lewin Nyatanga had let his team-mates down with a 69th-minute sending-off for scything down Henri Lansbury, who was stretchered off with an ankle injury. "The tackle was unprofessional and I have spoken to Lewin about it in the dressing room," said Johnson.
Daily Star

John Eustace bundled home in stoppage-time to deny 10-man Bristol City and secure Watford a 2-2 draw at Ashton Gate. The experienced midfielder used his hip to convert Heidar Helguson's knock back for a goal that ensured both sides have now gone four games without a win. Watford had trailed twice, with Danny Haynes and Paul Hartley scoring either side of Tom Cleverley's equaliser, while City had Lewin Nyatanga sent off midway through the second half. Despite Eustace's goal coming in the 93rd minute, it was no more than Watford deserved as they had already had two Helguson goals wiped out by the officials.
Mirror

Bristol City are still waiting to hear whether Swansea City want to extend the loan spell of striker Lee Trundle. The 33-year-old's current deal runs out on 1 January, but an agreement was put in place in the summer allowing the Swans to keep him longer if they want.
BBC Sport

Lee Trundle is set for talks over his future at the Liberty Stadium after boss Paulo Sousa revealed he wants the striker idol to stay. Sousa did not want to comment on Trundle's future after yesterday's game marked the last of his five-month loan stay from Bristol City. But he did concede it is now down to chairman Huw Jenkins to sort out, indicating he does want the 33-year-old in his plans. The Western Mail understands Trundle will be offered a deal until the end of the season, but it is believed the player himself is still in the dark about his situation.
Wales Online