
🎥 Lansdown salutes supporters
Posted: Friday, June 24th 2022
Wednesday, February 21st 2018
WellRed gets to know City’s latest recruit, Loïs Diony, who joined on loan from Saint-Etienne in the January transfer window.
The striker discusses his tough time in eastern France, his aims during his loan spell in England and that haircut!
"I know there are supporters at Saint-Etienne who like me, but there are also those who don’t. It is very difficult for a footballer if, when they touch the ball, all the supporters scream bad things.
"I’m trying to show my skills and moves for the team but it wasn’t easy. For me, it was better to change my situation and come away from France. My season is over with Saint-Etienne now and my focus is on Bristol City. I want to help the team here."
"I’ve come here for a fresh start and to enjoy life and my football again.
"I want to have a smile on my face again. It’s a new country, new teammates and a different league. I want to play as much as possible and show what I can do.
"Everyone has been very welcoming at the club and the fans have been great, so I want to say thank you to them for that support. I want to help the team enjoy success this season."
"I’ve had it like this for two and a half years. A lot of people talk to me about it. They ask me why I don’t cut it or say I have a pineapple on my head!"
"I watched a lot of Premier League football up until two seasons ago when it went to a different subscription channel.
"Growing up I liked Chelsea in England; they had great players. In my own country I liked Paris Saint Germain – my dad was a PSG fan so I followed that. Further on, I supported Real Madrid.
"I’ve played at the Parc Des Princes (PSG’s home ground) and I’ve watched Real live once, but not at the Bernabéu."
This is a preview of the full interview inside Wednesday's WellRed programme v Fulham, available to buy around Ashton Gate for only £3.
Elton John plays at Ashton Gate tonight. See below for all your concert travel information to help get fans to and from the stadium.
Posted: Sunday, June 26th 2022 • Stadium
Andrew Turner made his England U20 debut as Alan Dickens' side were beaten 22-30 by South Africa U20 in their Six Nations Summer Series opener in Verona.
Posted: Friday, June 24th 2022 • Rugby
A team of riders from Xledger have raised £3,500 for the Community Foundation by cycling more than 350 miles in just five days.
Posted: Friday, June 24th 2022 • Rugby
Bristol Bears will face Saracens, Loughborough Lightning, Wasps and Sale Sharks in Pool A of the 2022/23 Allianz Cup.
Posted: Thursday, June 23rd 2022 • Rugby
Andrew Turner has named in the England U20 squad to face South Africa in the opening round of the Six Nations Under-20 Summer Series in Italy.
Posted: Thursday, June 23rd 2022 • Rugby