Bristol City are still hoping to stage a high-profile friendly fixture at Ashton Gate before the 2010-11 Championship campaign kicks off. Although the Robins have already arranged a series of warm-up matches against lower-league opposition, they have yet to secure a fixture against either a Premier League or European club. City hosted Dutch giants Ajax in a friendly which proved popular with supporters in July last year, and also welcomed Premier League newcomers Wolves to Ashton Gate as part of their pre-season preparations. But the recent change in manager delayed planning for the new campaign and City have yet to secure a high-profile fixture against big-name opposition.
Bristol Evening Post

Bristol City manager Steve Coppell says he has no intention of dismantling the squad he inherited from his predecessor. Gary Johnson led the Robins to promotion from League One in 2007 and took the club to the Championship play-off final 12 months later, only to leave by mutual consent in March following a series of poor results and performances. But the man who replaced him at the Ashton Gate helm has paid tribute to Johnson's record and spoken publicly of the need to build upon solid foundations rather than dismantle the structures put in place by the previous manager.
Bristol Evening Post

Bristol City boss Steve Coppell has given his players an ultimatum - show total commitment to the club or leave. The Robins boss says he wants 100 per cent from his squad and anything less will not be tolerated. His statement comes amidst rumours that striker Nicky Maynard and long-serving defender Bradley Orr could be on their way out
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