Man died after falling from ladder while tying Union flags to lamp posts
He died following two surgeries A man from Bristol has died following head injuries after he fell from a ladder, according to an inquest. Paul John Lumber, 61, suffered the fatal injuries after falling as he was tying a Union flag to a lamp post. The painter and decorator from Bristol had been drinking alcohol […]
2 months ago
Nigel Pearson says standard of refereeing has made him consider quitting football
Pearson said the standard of officiating is at an ‘all-time low’ Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson admitted he has had thoughts about retiring from football due to the standard of officiating. Pearson was speaking after his side’s 2-0 win against Luton Town on Tuesday night. Mark Sykes was sent off for the Robins, a decision […]
3 years ago
Sunderland fans fall over advertising board celebrating goal against Bristol City
You’ve got to respect the dedication to the celebration Sunderland supporters toppled over the advertising boards at Ashton Gate Stadium as they celebrated The Black Cats’ equaliser on Saturday. Everton loanee Ellis Simms grabbed the opener for the away side after just four minutes, but just six minutes later, Andreas Weimann levelled for City. Former […]
3 years ago
Bristol City think seven more Championship clubs could be deducted points for FFP breaches
City are reportedly losing £412,000 a week Bristol City believe that up to seven more Championship clubs could be heading towards financial fair play breaches and be hit with point deductions, as reported by the Telegraph. Pressure is growing on the EFL to agree new ‘force majeure’ Covid allowances and Bristol City, who last month […]
4 years ago
Former Bristol City footballer stabbed to death outside restaurant
He was attending a party on St David’s Island where the incident occurred A former Bristol City footballer has died after he was stabbed to death outside of a restaurant in Bermuda. Osagi Bascome, 23, had been attending a party on St David’s Island where the incident occurred, but despite the best efforts of medical […]
4 years ago
West Brom vs Bristol City suspended twice due to medical emergencies in the crowd
A West Brom and a Bristol City fan both collapsed West Bromwich Albion’s Championship fixture against Bristol City was suspended twice on Saturday due to two separate medical emergencies in the crowd. The start of the match was delayed by 15 minutes after a West Brom supporter collapsed in the West Stand. Paramedics and ambulance staff […]
4 years ago