Bristol City ‘not’ after defender and former player turns down Championship offers

The start of the new Championship season begins in just under two weeks time.

First up for Bristol City is a tricky away trip to Nigel Pearson’s former club Hull City.

The Tigers have been busy this summer and will be tough opponents for the Robins after signing the likes of Jean Michael Seri, Tobias Figueiredo and Oscar Estupinan.

Here is a look at all the latest Bristol City news today....

Former loan man not on radar

Bristol City are not believed to be interested in re-signing Steven Caulker.

The once-capped England international played for the Championship side on loan during the 2010/11 campaign.

Bristol Live reports that the Robins are ‘not’ trying to bring him back.

Tickets on sale for season opener

Fans can now buy tickets for the opening day clash against Hull City.

Away supporters will be housed in the corner of the MKM Stadium next term between the Chris Chilton Stand and the North Stand in a change of scenery.

Tickets cost £21 for adults, £14.50 for 65+, £11 for under 23, £8 for under 16 and £4 for under 11.

Ex-midfielder had other offers

Former Bristol City man Korey Smith has admitted he has had Championship offers this summer.

The midfielder has instead decided to put pen-to-paper with Derby County as the Rams prepare for life in League One.

He has said, as per Rams TV:

“I spoke with a few teams, I had some offers from Championship teams, but my gut was telling me that there was a chance to do something special here and that was exciting for me.”