Live: Bristol City v Swansea City
Posted: Saturday, October 24th 2020
Author
Holden eyes end to Blues run
Tuesday, April 10th 2018
Dean Holden believes City can find the formula which served them well in the first half of the season, starting with Birmingham City's trip to Ashton Gate tonight.
A win for City would end the Blues' run of four games without defeat (three wins, one draw), as they endure a mini revival under new boss Garry Monk.
Historically, a win for the Robins would be their first victory over Birmingham City since November 2nd 1993.
However, they aren't playing history and a win at the Gate followed by taking confidence to Middlesbrough at the weekend, could put City back in control of their play-off hunt.
Assistant head coach Dean Holden told BCTV: "We know we're a good result and performance or two could turn things for us.
"Garry and his staff have done very well, very quickly despite Birmingham City looking down and out at one point. They're on a great run of form at the moment.
"We know about their threats, their style of football, their strengths so hopefully we can end their run."
WHAT HE SAID:
"We know about their threats, their style of football, their strengths so hopefully we can end their run."
UNDER THE LIGHTS AT THE GATE
Tonight's Sky Bet Championship fixture will be City's final evening game of the regular season.
The players are keen to perform in front of their own fans and know what impact a roaring, bouncing Ashton Gate can have.
Holden continued: "The fans will come here wanting a big performance from the players, there's no question about that. Recently we've not been up to the form or results seen earlier in the season and we're keen to put that right.
"It's the challenge for us and what a fantastic challenge that is. The fans will come to support us and it's up to the players to get them out of their seats and get them cheering us on. The players are fully aware of what they have to do.
"There is only one thing you can do in situations like this and that's pull together; strength in unity is always better than being an individual so we know what we have to do.
"Those are cheap words until we get over the line but we are keen to put on a good performance and get a good result."
WATCH: BAKER DISCUSSES BIRMINGHAM CITY TEST
Also from Bristol Sport
LIVE: Bristol Flyers v Worcester Wolves
Enjoy a FREE trial of Flyers TV, as Bristol Flyers host Worcester Wolves in a behind closed doors pre-season friendly (7.30pm tip-off).
Posted: Saturday, October 24th 2020 • Basketball
End of season awards: who won what?
Following a record-breaking season for Bristol Bears, we pay tribute to the side's leading performers from the 2019/20 campaign with our end of season awards.
Posted: Saturday, October 24th 2020 • Rugby
Bristol Sport Foundation - What's going on in Term 2
After an eventful and fun-filled first term of the school year where we have had to adapt to a whole new way of working whilst still delivering high quality sessions, we are delighted to share an overview of our term 2 programme.
Posted: Friday, October 23rd 2020 • Community
Murray prepared for Lightning test
Bears Women centre Phoebe Murray relishes the challenge of welcoming Loughborough Lightning to Shaftesbury Park on Saturday afternoon (2pm).
Posted: Friday, October 23rd 2020 • Rugby
Team news: Bristol Bears Women vs Loughborough Lightning
Kim Oliver makes eight changes as Bristol Bears Women take on Loughborough Lightning in their first home match of the 20/21 campaign.
Posted: Friday, October 23rd 2020 • Rugby