Bristol City fans react to Blackburn Rovers win as Chelsea transfer approach revealed

A look at all the latest Bristol City and Championship news after the Robins’ clash with Blackburn Rovers.
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Bristol City continued their fine start to the season with a hugely impressive away win on Saturday.

Tommy Conway and Nahki Wells were on target, with the latter scoring twice, as the Robins claimed a 3-2 away win over Blackburn to move into the playoffs.

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City are in third and just two points behind leaders Norwich City after the win, though there are teams below them still to play.

It has been a superb start from the Robins, who will be delighted to have seen off a Blackburn side that has impressed so far this season.

Here we round up all the latest news concerning the Robins and their Championship rivals.

Robins react to away win

City fans hav ebeen reacting to the away win over Blackburn on Twitter.

Here’s what some of the fans have had to say.

@ArniedBS3 - “Class!!!”

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@MBVfan2 - “actually just too good on the counter. it’s ridiculous.”

@BCFCGeorge_ - “Result flatters them brilliant performance UTC.”

@Frithuwald - “That was emotional, WOW.”

@AlexScottGoat - “And breathe Up The City.”

Berge interest

Chelsea are said to have expressed an interest in signing Sheffield United star Sander Berge on deadline day.

Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom had already confirmed there was interest from Premier League clubs late in the window.

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And The Star say Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea were one of the clubs to chase the Norwegian midfielder, but they ultimately missed out.

Championship round-up

Norwich continued their dominance at the top by thrashing Coventry City at home, while Luton were stunned by Wigan Athletic at home.

Watford could only pick up a point away to Rotherham United, while Birmingham City broke Preson’s fine defensive record to win at Deepdale.

Swansea City defeated Queens Park Rangers at home to jump above rivals Cardiff City, who lost away to Millwall.

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