Video: Lee Johnson Post-Aston Villa home
Posted: Friday, August 25th 2017
Johnson rues "spawny" equaliser
Friday, August 25th 2017
Lee Johnson was left ruing a slice of bad luck as City were quickly pegged back by big-spending Aston Villa thanks to a telling deflection at Ashton Gate.
Johnson’s men worked hard for the lead given to them on the hour by Jamie Paterson’s sharp shot on the turn.
But just four minutes later, Josh Onomah’s speculative strike took a looping deflection off Marlon Pack and dropped in just under Frank Fielding’s crossbar.
“Once we got our noses in front I thought we’d earned that through some good periods of play,” the head coach told BCTV.
“We probably didn’t get enough chances for all our play, but we worked it into good areas and had them on the back foot. I thought our passing and moving was excellent.
“The pitch was slick and the atmosphere was fantastic – one of the best I’ve ever heard at Ashton Gate, so I really enjoyed that."
WHAT HE SAID
"I’m just a little bit frustrated that we haven’t come away with a win. We got done by a deflection and that’s probably a bit spawny, but I thought the goal was poor defending from us."
FRUSTRATION
He added: “I’m just a little bit frustrated that we haven’t come away with a win. We got done by a deflection and that’s probably a bit spawny, but I thought the goal was poor defending from us.
“That’s what we’ve got to change, because there are too many goals being conceded from that sort of range. We need people to put bodies on their line.
“The lads worked their socks off, our pressing was great in the first half and we forced them into errors.
“They’re a good side and there are going to be times when they have periods of play and good chances – Frankie made a great save when he came out in the first half.
“I’m disappointed not to get three points, but not too despondent given the lads’ performance.”
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS ON BCTV
Latest News
Robins rewind: 2014/15 season review part five
Posted: Thursday, April 9th 2020
On this day: Bristol City 3-2 West Bromwich Albion
Posted: Thursday, April 9th 2020
Bentley to answer your questions
Posted: Thursday, April 9th 2020
Episode four of the Robins Nest podcast available
Posted: Wednesday, April 8th 2020
Also from Bristol Sport
Statement from Professional Game Board Chairman, Chris Booy OBE
The Professional Game Board recognises the challenge and impact that the COVID-19 virus is having on clubs, players, referees and supporters across England as well as the rest of the world but recognise this moment as possibly the most pivotal in the game since the game turned professional.
Posted: Thursday, April 9th 2020 • Rugby
Essential Items - Jordan Nicholls
Check out the things that Jordan Nicholls can't live without in the latest episode of 'Essential Items'.
Posted: Thursday, April 9th 2020 • Basketball
Cast your vote for your 'house party' playlist
In this period of uncertainty, we know that you'll be missing your regular Bristol Bears matchdays at Ashton Gate.
Posted: Thursday, April 9th 2020 • Rugby
Premiership Rugby statement: restart update
Premiership Rugby’s Chief Executive has issued a statement about ongoing disruption to Premiership Rugby as a result of the coronavirus pandemic; including an update on the current suspension of Gallagher Premiership Rugby.
Posted: Wednesday, April 8th 2020 • Rugby
Search is on to find Gallagher Community Player of the Month
In the absence of any on-field action, the search is on to find the Gallagher Community Player of the Month.
Posted: Wednesday, April 8th 2020 • Rugby