Press Conference: Johnson Pre-Birmingham City
Posted: Thursday, May 4th 2017
Youngsters Could Get Chance Against Blues
Thursday, May 4th 2017
Lee Johnson admits he could include a youngster or two in the squad for Sunday’s season finale against Birmingham City (kick-off midday).
With Sky Bet Championship safety now assured, Johnson could include the likes of Shawn McCoulsky and Zak Vyner in the matchday squad against the Blues.
It’s something he did last season, handing outings to Vyner and George Dowling for the final two matches of the 2015/16 campaign.
“One or two probably deserve a chance,” he told Bristol City Player HD. “We’ve got some fantastic young players at the club.
“Shawn has scored 31 goals this season, Zak had a run out last season and has gone on to play league football this season at Accrington and with us, and then you’ve got Lloyd Kelly and Jonny Smith, who have been in good form.
“That’s just to name a few, there are others. There’s the opportunity to bring them in on Sunday, if we see fit.”
Johnson remains determined to win the game, offering City the chance to finish 15th in the Championship table if other results go their way.
“We want progression,” he added. “We’ve already achieved a better points tally than last season, we want to score more goals, concede less goals and finish as high as we can.
“Birmingham are a strong outfit and it won’t be easy; it never is in the Championship.”
Tickets are extremely limited – secure your seat by calling 0117 963 0600 or buy online here.
Sponsored Content:
Latest News
Downing leaves City
Posted: Wednesday, October 27th 2021
📸 City Women entertain supporters at open training session
Posted: Wednesday, October 27th 2021
City Women set to host open training session
Posted: Wednesday, October 27th 2021
Valuable experience for young Robins - Hines
Posted: Tuesday, October 26th 2021
Also from Bristol Sport
Flyers to host watch party at Ashton Gate Sports Bar
The Ashton Gate Sports Bar will be open to watch Bristol Flyers’ televised clash against Glasgow Rocks on Friday, November 19th.
Posted: Wednesday, October 27th 2021 • Basketball
Vacancy: Academy Administrator
Bristol Bears seeks an Academy Administrator responsible for overall administration and coordination of the Bristol Bears Academy programmes.
Posted: Wednesday, October 27th 2021 • Rugby
Number Crunch: Pluck of the Irish
All of the key player, team and form statistics ahead of Saturday's round seven Gallagher Premiership clash at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Posted: Wednesday, October 27th 2021 • Rugby
Loan watch: Lloyd stars as Clifton thrash Westcliff
Jac Lloyd scored 17 points and Tomos Gwilliam impressed as Clifton amassed a century against Westcliff in National Two South.
Posted: Tuesday, October 26th 2021 • Rugby
Win a Gallagher Premiership Rugby match ball plus two tickets to a match of your choice
We’ve teamed up with Gilbert Rugby to bring you a great new competition.
Posted: Tuesday, October 26th 2021 • Rugby