Bristol Live’s Bristol City player ratings as Gerhard Struber’s Robins cruise to a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough

Dan Carter is the Bristol City reporter at Bristol Live. He joined the title in November 2024 having previously been a football reporter at Breaking Media. Before that, he was a sports journalism student at the University of Gloucestershire where he also covered the Robins whilst on placement. In his role, he wants to keep supporters informed with the latest news in and around Ashton Gate whether that be on matchdays, during transfer windows or everything in between.

Anis Mehmeti scored and assisted as Bristol City beat Sheffield Wednesday(Image: EFL)Radek Vitek – 7

The Manchester United loanee probably had his quietest 45 minutes in a Bristol City shirt in the opening 45 minutes, as he didn’t have an awful lot to do between the posts. He was ever-so-slightly more involved in the second period as he was called into action under a couple of long throws and crosses, but he dealt with them all well.

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On his first appearance since Wrexham’s transfer interest became common knowledge in the final days of the transfer window, the Bristol City academy graduate was once again solid as both the right-sided and central member of the Robins’ backline. As we have mentioned time and time again this term, he has become incredibly dependable back there, and while Wednesday didn’t ask too many questions, he still impressed.

Rob Dickie (off for George Tanner, 46’) – 7

While he won’t get the credit for Bristol City’s opener, and he shouldn’t, as it looked from our vantage point in the press box that his shot was heading well wide, Dickie was once again solid at the heart of defence. The former QPR man did what was required of him in a defensive sense before being replaced at the break. Hopefully, that was a tactical shift rather than the result of an injury.

Rob Atkinson – 7.5

Although the opposition were by no means the best Bristol City will face in the Championship this season, Rob Atkinson went about his business incredibly well from the left of the backline while also popping up with a couple of those trademark attacking runs from defence. Seemingly – and actually did – win every duel he entered, both in the air and on the ground, and wasn’t afraid to launch the ball forward at times.

Mark Sykes (off for Yu Hirakawa, 59’) – 6.5

Because of the frantic nature of the game, it didn’t feel as though Mark Sykes was incredibly involved, particularly in an attacking sense, before he was replaced by Yu Hirakawa. The Ireland international battled away out of possession and threatened with one or two tricky crosses, but didn’t have quite as big an impact as those around him.

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Jason Knight – 7.5

Bristol City’s skipper once again did what he does best: buzz around in the middle of the park and never be too far away from the action. It was his pass that allowed Anis Mehmeti to pick out Emil Riis for City’s second in the first half, and it was one of several smart efforts he produced in the first half. Mr Consistent is one of the most important parts of this team and he proves it time and time again.

Adam Randell (off for Max Bird, 59’) – 7

While Adam Randell was still incredibly effective in the middle of the park at Hillsborough, he didn’t quite seem to have the same impact he managed against both Hull and Derby before the international break. Broke up possession well and kept things simple in possession as he looked to move the ball forward wherever possible. He seemed to get caught on it on a couple of occasions. By no means a poor display at all.

Ross McCrorie (off for Neto Borges, 86’) – 7.5

On his less natural left side, the Scotland international was once again a constant threat on the ball and solid off of it. It was often his movement that provided the space in which Anis Mehmeti was able to thrive, and had the Albanian been a bit more clinical at times, Ross McCrorie could have left Hillsborough with an assist or two to his name. He is quickly becoming one of the Reds’ most consistent players.

Scott Twine – 7.5

Even when he was arguably the quietest of the Robins’ front three in the first half, Scott Twine managed to pick up an assist. His cross into the feet of Anis Mehmeti was well-weighted as he took his time before providing the Albanian with an age to find the back of the net. Went about his business smartly in the second half, even if he and his teammates didn’t quite carry the same attacking threat.

Anis Mehmeti – 8.5

In all honesty, it all looked a little too easy for Anis Mehmeti at times on Saturday afternoon. Whenever the Albanian got on the ball in the first half, he caused problems, whether it was the smart pass that assisted Emil Riis’ strike or the composed finish for his own strike midway through the first period. Perhaps the only negative thing you can say about the winger’s performance was that he should be heading back to Ashton Gate with more than one goal to his name, having rattled the post and smashed into the side-netting.

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Emil Riis (off for Sinclair Armstrong, 82′) – 8

It is safe to say Bristol City’s centre-forward picked up where he left off before the international break. From the first minute, he caused Wednesday’s backline problems as he looked to run the channels and held the ball up well. His finish for the Robins’ second was incredibly smart and the exact sort of goal he was brought to BS3 to score. He faded slightly in the second half before making way for Sinclair Armstrong, but did more than his job before that.

Substitutes:George Tanner – 6.5

Solid if not spectacular when introduced in place of Rob Dickie at the break. Certainly a good backup option to have on the right of that back three.

Yu Hirakawa – 6

Another lively cameo on the right side. Seems to be dealing with the physical side of the game better with each passing week.

Max Bird – 7

A couple of really nice, quick attacking passes as well as some good footwork on show, even if his set-piece delivery wasn’t quite perfect.

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