Manager Steve Coppell witnessed a goal from his first signing for Bristol City in his opening game in charge. Albert Adomah, the new recruit from Barnet, netted the opener in a 1-1 draw with former Uefa Cup winners IFK Gothenburg in Sweden. In the absence of injured skipper Louis Carey, new boss Coppell handed the captain's armband to midfielder Cole Skuse. Coppell has not yet decided who his captain will be in the long-term and, although Carey remains favourite for the role, the former Reading chief admitted Skuse was also a candidate.
Bristol Evening Post
Scotland midfielder Paul Hartley is set for a return to the SPL this summer after being left out of Bristol City's pre-season tour of Sweden. The 33-year-old didn't board Monday's flight with the rest of the squad after informing manager Steve Coppell that he wants to return north of the Border to be closer to his family. Hartley has already held talks with Jim Jefferies about a possible return to Hearts, but the Tynecastle manager has not been back in touch with the playmaker, who made 42 appearances for the Robins last season following his switch from Celtic.
Scotsman
Bristol City duo Nicky Maynard and Danny Haynes do not require surgery after having their injuries assessed by a specialist.
Teamtalk
Barnet striker John O'Flynn could be in line for a move to Bristol City. The striker has gone on a pre-season tour to Sweden with the Robins.
Barnet Times
Striker Lee Trundle has shocked Welsh football by returning to the Principality Welsh Premier after signing for Neath in a big-money three-year deal. Trundle, who made his name in the Welsh Premier with Rhyl, was a firm favourite at Swansea City before he later lost his way after joining Bristol City for £1 million.
Non League Daily
Mick McCarthy has confirmed striker Stefan Maierhofer has been made available for transfer after just one season at Wolves. Maierhofer, 27, joined the club from Rapid Vienna for £1.8 million last summer but suffered form and fitness problems in England and was sent out on loan to Bristol City.
ESPN Soccernet
Andrius Velicka admits he needs time to fully recover from injury before he can make an impact at Rangers. The Lithuanian striker is hoping to resurrect his career after suffering a cruciate knee ligament injury while on loan at Bristol City last August. He has been able to rejoin the rest of the Ibrox squad in full training sessions but says he is not ready to play again just yet.
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