In brief: Pre-Watford press conference (Emirates FA Cup)

The assistant head coach answered questions from the local and national press.

Here's what he had to say:

JAMIE McALLISTER

- The assistant head coach is looking forward to Saturday's FA Cup game, describing it as a "great competition"

- The squad have been given three days off this week, which is thought to benefit them physically as well as mentally

- McAllister reiterates Lee Johnson's post-Aston Villa comments, with regards to changes being made to the starting XI on Saturday

- The players who get selected have a chance to demonstrate what they can do and show that they should be playing week in, week out

- All of the attention is being put into Watford, the team aren't getting carried away with fixtures in the near future

- The club want to advance into the fourth round and will do everything they can to progress

- McAllister has been overwhelmed by the travelling support this season and hopes the 1,200-plus supporters making the trip to Vicarage Road can return to Bristol with the desired result

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