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Player Profile: Ross McCrorie – Athletic Scotsman so crucial for Gerhard Struber

When Gerhard Struber was asked about reports linking Ross McCrorie with a move to Udinese in August, his response was emphatic.

by
Chris Dunlavy
5 October 2025

Ross McCrorie has become a key man for Bristol City

By Chris Dunlavy

When Gerhard Struber was asked about reports linking Ross McCrorie with a move to Udinese in August, his response was emphatic.
“Ross? Never would I let him go,” said the Bristol City boss. “Never, never, never. He is super important to us.”
How prescient those words have proved. Ahead of the weekend, the Robins’ all-action wing-back had already scored once and notched three assists.
That was more goal contributions and more assists than any other defender in the Championship with the exception of Hull’s Ryan Giles.
Promise
The signs were there in pre-season. McCrorie score...

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