Reaction On Season's Opener

Last updated : 19 June 2003 By
Geoffrey Richmond
The Magpies start their season, and a new era under Frank Strang and Raj Bhatia, at Ashton Gate on 9th August, with the first home game coming a week later against Division Two newboys Wrexham.

The Robins will be looking for a good start infront of their home fans, and make up for last season's playoff heartbreak, when they lost to Cardiff in the semi-finals.

"The importance of the game is not who we are playing but that we have got a game at all." The former Bradford City Chariman told the Evening Post.

"It's the start of a new era and the club has a future.

"Playing Bristol City is a great start to the season and it is up to all of us to move on from there."
Added Richmond.