BRISTOL CITY winger Michael McIndoe believes his club have something money can’t buy, and it is worth at least 10-12 points a season.
McIndoe fired his first goal of the season in the Robins’ 3-0 win at the Ricoh Arena and can put his finger on the key to the club’s unbeaten start to the season.
He said: “It’s the atmosphere around the club, it’s the team spirit. And that’s, for me, what will grind us an extra 10-12 points a season.”
The club’s league and cup run of three wins and a draw could end if City succumb to complacency, most notably against lesser opposition such as tonight’s Carling Cup opponents Crewe – and McIndoe is aware of that danger.
He said: “(The Carling Cup) is just as important for me. It’s important we take that attitude into Tuesday night and go and turn over Crewe if we can. “We’re looking for progression. We’re looking to prove we can push for the Premier League. That’s what we’re here for.”
McIndoe is pleased with City’s progress so far this campaign. The Scotsman said: “Compared to last season, we’re playing some good football in spells. If we can piece it together a bit more we’ll be a lot more fluent, but that’s being slightly picky because the performance (at Coventry) was very good.”
Manager Gary Johnson saw captain Louis Carey and fellow centre-back Andy Webster sustain head injuries which could rule them out of the Crewe clash, but the good news is that the operation on Jamie McCombe’s fractured cheekbone has been successful.
The 6ft 5in defender has begun the healing process which should see him return to action within six weeks.“I’m battered and bruised but feeling fine,” said McCombe.
“They’ve put a metal plate in my face which will remain there, but I’ve lost most of the feeling from my top teeth and lip up to my eyeline. That feeling can take up to 18 months to return.
“If there is a good point, at least it’s an injury to my face rather than my legs or feet. I’ll be back soon.”
Chris Weale will start in goal tonight, while Scott Murray and Gavin Williams are available and Dele Adebola is likely to be rested.
McIndoe fired his first goal of the season in the Robins’ 3-0 win at the Ricoh Arena and can put his finger on the key to the club’s unbeaten start to the season.
He said: “It’s the atmosphere around the club, it’s the team spirit. And that’s, for me, what will grind us an extra 10-12 points a season.”
The club’s league and cup run of three wins and a draw could end if City succumb to complacency, most notably against lesser opposition such as tonight’s Carling Cup opponents Crewe – and McIndoe is aware of that danger.
He said: “(The Carling Cup) is just as important for me. It’s important we take that attitude into Tuesday night and go and turn over Crewe if we can. “We’re looking for progression. We’re looking to prove we can push for the Premier League. That’s what we’re here for.”
McIndoe is pleased with City’s progress so far this campaign. The Scotsman said: “Compared to last season, we’re playing some good football in spells. If we can piece it together a bit more we’ll be a lot more fluent, but that’s being slightly picky because the performance (at Coventry) was very good.”
Manager Gary Johnson saw captain Louis Carey and fellow centre-back Andy Webster sustain head injuries which could rule them out of the Crewe clash, but the good news is that the operation on Jamie McCombe’s fractured cheekbone has been successful.
The 6ft 5in defender has begun the healing process which should see him return to action within six weeks.“I’m battered and bruised but feeling fine,” said McCombe.
“They’ve put a metal plate in my face which will remain there, but I’ve lost most of the feeling from my top teeth and lip up to my eyeline. That feeling can take up to 18 months to return.
“If there is a good point, at least it’s an injury to my face rather than my legs or feet. I’ll be back soon.”
Chris Weale will start in goal tonight, while Scott Murray and Gavin Williams are available and Dele Adebola is likely to be rested.
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