Bristol City F.C.

Bristol City is a football club in Bristol, England, which plays in Football League One. Its home is Ashton Gate Stadium. Gary Johnson has been the team's manager since 23 September 2005.

Related Topics:
Football - Bristol, England - Football League One - Gary Johnson - 23 September - 2005

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Home colours are presently all red, though for most of the club's history red shirts and white shorts have been the norm. The away kit for 2005-6 is "champagne gold"; in the past a variety of combinations have been used, particularly white shirts and black shorts, but yellow, green-and-purple, all black and all white have also been seen in recent years. The club's nickname is "the Robins", and a robin featured on the club's badge from 1976 to 1994.

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Robin - 1976 - 1994

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City's derby rivals are Bristol Rovers and there is considerable antipathy between the sides and supporters. Even the issue of oldest club is still a matter of contention, Rovers claim to be the oldest professional club in Bristol, however City have enjoyed league status for longer. City draw their main support from the south of Bristol, Rovers from the east. Over the years City have usually finished higher in the league than Rovers, though neither team has enjoyed huge success.

Related Topics:
Derby - Bristol Rovers

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