Read More...Read More...Read More...Read More...Read More...Read More...Read More...Read More...Following the shock news of Steve Coppell's resignation the question is what happens next. Keith Millen has taken over but I fear this is not going to be the last news from Ashton Gate today.

David James when he signed for City mentioned the Coppell factor and that it was an influence in his decision. James stated that he signed because it was the right move at the right time. Now Steve Coppell has left and with injury hit City struggling is it the same right time and right club for James? When he signed he stated it was family reasons that he came down to the South West and he would be staying at City. However, there are very strong and intense rumours and speculation circulating that James is in talks with the Bristol City chairman Steve Lansdown about ending his spell with City. I would be very disappointed if James does leave the club but I don't think he will but if he does it will leave many unanswered questions.

I for one hope this isn't true and that as a club City can get over this major setback, and it is a major setback. The injury situation doesn't make the job an easy start for Keith Millen. However, Millen knows this set of players and having been at the club for over 10 years he has seen a lot of what has happened at Ashton Gate. I think his appointment is a good move, City need stability and Keith Millen is one of the best choices Steve Lansdown could of made. It will be interesting to see who Keith appoints as his assistant, names such as Scott Murray and Brian Tinnion have been mentioned.

It is going to be important that the fans get behind the team and show that they do have the passion and commitment to the cause, starting with the trip to Doncaster on Saturday. An already tough away trip has just been made all the harder. For the record I think City will stay in the Championship this season and that we will be in the top half, just how far in the top half depends on the players reactions to the changes at Ashton Gate.Read More...