Dele shows Johnson his City value

Yeovil Town 0 - 3 Bristol City

Andy Sloan at Huish Park

DELE Adebola rose to the challenge of winning a place in Bristol City's starting XI come August 9 with a towering performance against Yeovil.

The veteran forward struck twice and won a penalty, converted by Michael McIndoe, as City eased past Yeovil 3-0 at Huish Park.

City boss Gary Johnson returned to former club Yeovil looking for the Robins' first pre-season win, and it was a good day at his old office.

All three of City's former Yeovil players, McIndoe, Lee Johnson and keeper Chris Weale started for the visitors, with Adebola cutting a lone figure up front and Myrie-Williams tucking into the left side of a five-man midfield.

And the Nigerian forward gave a timely reminder to Johnson of his talents following the signing of 25-year-old Egyptian striker Emad Meteb.

The substitution of Yeovil right-back Lee Peltier in the 20th minute led to a defensive change for the hosts and confusion two minutes later when Adebola headed in the opener, connecting with a curling left-foot cross from Jamie McAllister.

His deft flick found the bottom-right corner of the net.

Weale was called into action for the first time in the 35th minute. Glovers' trialist Stephane Robinet floated a teasing ball over the head of Cole Skuse to play in Paul Warne, who tested Weale with a powerful shot, parried to safety.

Adebola was at the heart of the action after half-time, winning a penalty in the 56th minute. The 33-year-old drew a push from Terry Skiverton as he rose to meet a cross from the orange-booted McIndoe. The Yeovil fans appealed for handball from the big front man, but the referee pointed to the penalty spot.

The “Scottish player”, as McIndoe is known at Huish Park these days, stepped up and stroked the ball past another Yeovil trialist, Canadian keeper Josh Wagenaar, for City's second.

A long ball over the top with 20 minutes to go saw Adebola further enhance his standing with a strike from the edge of the box to put the result beyond doubt.

In the closing minutes Jordan Walker made his first appearance since tearing his cruciate ligament, coming on for Bradley Orr. It was just long enough for him to see Weale make a handy save from Hayden Tinto to ensure a clean sheet for City.

Johnson was impressed with the competitive nature of the game and the fitness of his players. He said: “It was a proper game and the lads had to be sharp or they got kicked.

“Our boys just got a little bit tired towards the end and it just proves they are not quite ready for the 90 yet but they are getting there."