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Rhyl Journal
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Bristol City's good start to season continues with Carabao Cup defeat of MK Dons
City – who won their Championship opener 4-1 at Sheffield United – took just six minutes to take the lead against their League Two opponents with skipper Knight's near post header from a Scott Twine corner looping in via a deflection. The Dons created their first clear chance in the 29th minute when an unmarked Will Collar mistimed his header from a Connor Lemonheigh-Evans cross and saw the ball sail over. Lemonheigh-Evans shot wide from the corner of the box, before the hosts threatened with Rob Dickie's header over the bar from Twine's 41st-minute free-kick. Substitute Emil Riis had a 50th-minute shot from Knight's through-ball blocked, before more brave Dons defending denied Mark Sykes soon after. It was 2-0 in the 61st minute when substitute Hirakawa controlled Twine's chip from the right to the far post and cut inside to find the roof of the net with a fierce right-footed drive from 10 yards. Substitute Josh Stokes struck the bar from 25 yards and another replacement, Sinclair Armstrong, twice went close in the final minutes – but another goal would have been harsh on the visitors.
Rhyl Journal
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Ruben Selles endures miserable start at Sheff Utd with heavy Bristol City defeat
The Spaniard was appointed into the Bramall Lane hotseat following the surprise sacking of Chris Wilder after the Blades' play-off final defeat, but his stint could not have begun any worse. Scott Twine's double and goals from Ross McCrorie and Anis Mehmeti ensured Gerhard Struber's first game in charge of the Robins was a much more enjoyable affair. Tyrese Campbell had levelled for the Blades but this performance will raise big questions about their promotion credentials this term. City were back at Bramall Lane, where they left crestfallen after their play-off semi-final defeat in May, but the emotions were entirely different. It was just 89 days ago that the Blades spanked the Robins to book their place at Wembley with a 6-0 semi-final aggregate win, but they found life much tougher this time. They fell behind in the fifth minute as Twine converted a trademark free-kick, whipping a 25-yard effort over the wall which left Blades goalkeeper Michael Cooper rooted to the floor. It was almost 2-0 soon after as Twine danced through the Blades defence and looked primed to score until Femi Seriki made a vital block. That proved important as the Blades were level in the 14th minute when they scored an excellent equaliser. Callum O'Hare threaded an incisive pass through to Campbell, who thrashed home from 12 yards. The Blades had their tails up and could easily have gone in front but Louis Barry had an effort deflected just wide, City defender Jason Knight almost scored an own goal and Harrison Burrows' drilled effort was beaten away by Radek Vitek. But, in a game where neither defence looked solid, it was City that regained the lead in the 26th minute. Twine received the ball in the middle and found McCrorie, who drilled into the bottom corner. Things got even better after the break as they extended their lead just 36 seconds into the second half when Emil Jakobsen got in down the right and teed up Mehmeti to sweep home. It was 4-1 in the 51st minute after Rhys Norrington-Davies' pass was intercepted by McCrorie and he passed to Twine, whose effort deflected off Tyler Bindon and into the net. Jakobsen should have made it five but he blazed over from close range when a loose ball fell to him. Tom Cannon and Sydie Peck were both denied as the Blades tried to reduce their arrears but they were booed by an unforgiving home crowd.
South Wales Guardian
09-08-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Ruben Selles endures miserable start at Sheff Utd with heavy Bristol City defeat
The Spaniard was appointed into the Bramall Lane hotseat following the surprise sacking of Chris Wilder after the Blades' play-off final defeat, but his stint could not have begun any worse. Scott Twine's double and goals from Ross McCrorie and Anis Mehmeti ensured Gerhard Struber's first game in charge of the Robins was a much more enjoyable affair. Tyrese Campbell had levelled for the Blades but this performance will raise big questions about their promotion credentials this term. City were back at Bramall Lane, where they left crestfallen after their play-off semi-final defeat in May, but the emotions were entirely different. It was just 89 days ago that the Blades spanked the Robins to book their place at Wembley with a 6-0 semi-final aggregate win, but they found life much tougher this time. They fell behind in the fifth minute as Twine converted a trademark free-kick, whipping a 25-yard effort over the wall which left Blades goalkeeper Michael Cooper rooted to the floor. It was almost 2-0 soon after as Twine danced through the Blades defence and looked primed to score until Femi Seriki made a vital block. That proved important as the Blades were level in the 14th minute when they scored an excellent equaliser. Callum O'Hare threaded an incisive pass through to Campbell, who thrashed home from 12 yards. The Blades had their tails up and could easily have gone in front but Louis Barry had an effort deflected just wide, City defender Jason Knight almost scored an own goal and Harrison Burrows' drilled effort was beaten away by Radek Vitek. But, in a game where neither defence looked solid, it was City that regained the lead in the 26th minute. Twine received the ball in the middle and found McCrorie, who drilled into the bottom corner. Things got even better after the break as they extended their lead just 36 seconds into the second half when Emil Jakobsen got in down the right and teed up Mehmeti to sweep home. It was 4-1 in the 51st minute after Rhys Norrington-Davies' pass was intercepted by McCrorie and he passed to Twine, whose effort deflected off Tyler Bindon and into the net. Jakobsen should have made it five but he blazed over from close range when a loose ball fell to him. Tom Cannon and Sydie Peck were both denied as the Blades tried to reduce their arrears but they were booed by an unforgiving home crowd.
North Wales Chronicle
09-08-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Ruben Selles endures miserable start at Sheff Utd with heavy Bristol City defeat
The Spaniard was appointed into the Bramall Lane hotseat following the surprise sacking of Chris Wilder after the Blades' play-off final defeat, but his stint could not have begun any worse. Scott Twine's double and goals from Ross McCrorie and Anis Mehmeti ensured Gerhard Struber's first game in charge of the Robins was a much more enjoyable affair. Tyrese Campbell had levelled for the Blades but this performance will raise big questions about their promotion credentials this term. City were back at Bramall Lane, where they left crestfallen after their play-off semi-final defeat in May, but the emotions were entirely different. It was just 89 days ago that the Blades spanked the Robins to book their place at Wembley with a 6-0 semi-final aggregate win, but they found life much tougher this time. They fell behind in the fifth minute as Twine converted a trademark free-kick, whipping a 25-yard effort over the wall which left Blades goalkeeper Michael Cooper rooted to the floor. It was almost 2-0 soon after as Twine danced through the Blades defence and looked primed to score until Femi Seriki made a vital block. That proved important as the Blades were level in the 14th minute when they scored an excellent equaliser. Callum O'Hare threaded an incisive pass through to Campbell, who thrashed home from 12 yards. The Blades had their tails up and could easily have gone in front but Louis Barry had an effort deflected just wide, City defender Jason Knight almost scored an own goal and Harrison Burrows' drilled effort was beaten away by Radek Vitek. But, in a game where neither defence looked solid, it was City that regained the lead in the 26th minute. Twine received the ball in the middle and found McCrorie, who drilled into the bottom corner. Things got even better after the break as they extended their lead just 36 seconds into the second half when Emil Jakobsen got in down the right and teed up Mehmeti to sweep home. It was 4-1 in the 51st minute after Rhys Norrington-Davies' pass was intercepted by McCrorie and he passed to Twine, whose effort deflected off Tyler Bindon and into the net. Jakobsen should have made it five but he blazed over from close range when a loose ball fell to him. Tom Cannon and Sydie Peck were both denied as the Blades tried to reduce their arrears but they were booed by an unforgiving home crowd.
South Wales Argus
09-08-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Ruben Selles endures miserable start at Sheff Utd with heavy Bristol City defeat
The Spaniard was appointed into the Bramall Lane hotseat following the surprise sacking of Chris Wilder after the Blades' play-off final defeat, but his stint could not have begun any worse. Scott Twine's double and goals from Ross McCrorie and Anis Mehmeti ensured Gerard Struber's first game in charge of the Robins was a much more enjoyable affair. Tyrese Campbell had levelled for the Blades but this performance will raise big questions about their promotion credentials this term. City were back at Bramall Lane, where they left crestfallen after their play-off semi-final defeat in May, but the emotions were entirely different. It was just 89 days ago that the Blades spanked the Robins to book their place at Wembley with a 6-0 semi-final aggregate win, but they found life much tougher this time. They fell behind in the fifth minute as Twine converted a trademark free-kick, whipping a 25-yard effort over the wall which left Blades goalkeeper Michael Cooper rooted to the floor. It was almost 2-0 soon after as Twine danced through the Blades defence and looked primed to score until Femi Seriki made a vital block. That proved important as the Blades were level in the 14th minute when they scored an excellent equaliser. Callum O'Hare threaded an incisive pass through to Campbell, who thrashed home from 12 yards. The Blades had their tails up and could easily have gone in front but Louis Barry had an effort deflected just wide, City defender Jason Knight almost scored an own goal and Harrison Burrows' drilled effort was beaten away by Radek Vitek. But, in a game where neither defence looked solid, it was City that regained the lead in the 26th minute. Twine received the ball in the middle and found McCrorie, who drilled into the bottom corner. Things got even better after the break as they extended their lead just 36 seconds into the second half when Emil Jakobsen got in down the right and teed up Mehmeti to sweep home. It was 4-1 in the 51st minute after Rhys Norrington-Davies' pass was intercepted by McCrorie and he passed to Twine, whose effort deflected off Tyler Bindon and into the net. Jakobsen should have made it five but he blazed over from close range when a loose ball fell to him. Tom Cannon and Sydie Peck were both denied as the Blades tried to reduce their arrears but they were booed by an unforgiving home crowd.
