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SKUBALA PROUD OF HIS ROBINS

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The LeaguePaper Team
6 September 2026

PRAISE: Skubala

BRISTOL City made it three victories on the spin under Michael Skubala and the head coach believes his side were well worthy of their victory.
After losing their league opener to Millwall, the Robins then drew away at Birmingham City. However, Skubala’s side have found their groove to see off Portsmouth, Preston and now Burnley to overcome their early-season teething issues.
“For me, it wasn’t a smash and grab or anything like that,” he said.
“I think we deserved to win it and it was great when we got it over the line.
“In the...

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