LJ : Pre Match Conference - Bristol City v Blackburn

Head coach speaks to the media at Failand.

• Johnson meets the media ahead of weekend clash with Blackburn
• Head coach gives the latest update on Bobby Reid's fitness
• City boss to run Half Marathon for Gerry Gow

City head coach Lee Johnson met with the media ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash at Blackburn Rovers.

Here’s what he had to say… - Bobby Reid rated a 50/50 date with a dead leg injury

- Mark Little and Adam Matthews competing for right-back role

- Johnson looking forward to seeing Ashton Gate packed again this weekend

- "We're grateful for their support and we need an eletric atmosphere," adds the City boss

- Johnson wants to entertain to attract new supporters

- Head coach says Blackburn bought late in the window and are now reaping benefits of their new players reaching fitness

- Johnson says he's clear in his mind what he needs in January

- City chief admits his side are making it tough for themselves by conceding first more often than not

- Johnson reveals he will run Bath Half Marathon in honour of Gerry Gow
http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/...nce-johnson-pre-blackburn-rovers-3373581.aspx

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LJ: "We know what we need in January but you have to keep your cards close to your chest
LJ: "Derrick, for his career, felt he needed to move on. That happens in football sometimes."
LJ: "Derrick Williams didn't really get a chance under me. He was recruited to play 3-5-2 and that left us with a dilemma."
LJ: "Gerry was loved by the fans. I'm going to run a half marathon in honour of Gerry Gow in March."
LJ: "I never met Gerry Gow but I know he was held in high regard by everyone associated with the club."
LJ: "It seems like we're having to come back in games more often than not and that needs to change."
LJ: "We've got good players and when we get a head of steam up we'll be difficult to stop."
LJ: "Blackburn are a different proposition now compared to a few weeks ago. They've signed players who are now getting fit."
LJ: "We know how electric Ashton Gate can be when we get things going and we want that on Saturday."
LJ: "We hope Bobby Reid will be OK after his dead leg injury."
LJ: "We're very grateful for the fans' support. We've lost two on the spin so we need the fans to be ultra positive for us."

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