A goal within ninety seconds of the start of the game condemned City to their first pre-season defeat against Blue Square Premier side Oxford United last night at Twerton Park. Odubade capitalised on hesitant defending to shoot past Paul Evans, and for all that City matched their higher league opponents they couldn't find an equalising goal. City, resplendent in their new home kit, were given ... (cont) (report) (pictures)

PREVIEW: CITY v Oxford United - Pre-season Friendly (21/7/08)

Tomorrow night sees the highlight of City’s pre-season friendly campaign as Blue Square Premier, and former league, side Oxford United travel to Twerton Park. The U’s spent 44 seasons in the Football League, including three in the top flight between 1985 and 1988, when they also won the League (Milk) Cup in 1986. However, relegation from Division 1 began an 18 year decline that culminated with ... (cont)

Relish family honours even in Cinderford friendly stalemate (19/7/08)

It was honours even in the Relish household as City and Cinderford Town battled out a goalless draw at The Causeway this afternoon. The Forest of Dean side, managed by Lee Relish, son of Bath boss John, provided another good workout for City as they continued their build-up for the 2008-09 season. It was a slimmed down squad that travelled up to Gloucestershire, with Steve Perrin, Sekani ... (cont) (report) (pictures)

PREVIEW: Cinderford Town v CITY - Pre-season Friendly (17/7/08)

City’s second friendly outing of the summer is very much a family affair as Roman’s boss John Relish comes face to face with a Cinderford Town side managed by his son, Lee. Relish Jnr took over the reigns at the Southern League South & West club just before Christmas last year and successful lifted them out of the relegation zone to a final placing of 16th. As a player he played under his ... (cont)

FREE Blue Square Premier Review DVD offer for City fans (17/7/08)

Although mainly including action from the Blue Square Premier, City fans can claim a free DVD review of the 2007-08 season. In addition to league action the DVD includes the Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium and also features the promotion moments from the Blue Square North and South, along with the Blue Square Premier Fan Awards. To receive a copy of this DVD please follow the ... (cont)

Gilroy and Douglas on target to get pre-season off to a winning start (15/7/08)

City began their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 victory at Mangotsfield United this evening. A deflected first half shot from Dave Gilroy and a neat second half strike from Stuart Douglas (pictured) put City two nil ahead before the home side grabbed a late consolation. City fielded 21 players in total, including all four of their new signings, plus trialists Mark Badman, ex-Bristol City defender ... (cont) (report) (pictures)