Bristol City's Louis Carey Feels Blessed in Return to Ashton Gate
Bristol City's record appearance-maker Louis Carey has expressed his delight at returning to Ashton Gate as the new head coach of the Under-21s side.
What happened?
Carey, 49, has been appointed as the permanent boss of the Young Robins after a summer of mass change at the club. He replaces Dennis Baraznowski, who left in April.
Why it matters for Bristol City
The appointment of Carey has brought a sense of familiarity to the club's new era, with many supporters feeling it was long overdue. He has spoken about the importance of being grateful for the opportunity and the beautiful environment at Ashton Gate.
What comes next?
Carey has made a conscious effort to be grateful for the opportunity ahead of him, even if there hasn't been time for too much excitement so far. He has spoken about the importance of tapping into the club's history and the beautiful environment at Ashton Gate.
Bristol City's Under-21s are currently 23rd in the Championship with 0 points from 1 game, having lost their opening fixture. They have conceded 2 goals and scored 0 so far this season.
Carey has spoken about the importance of getting to coach at Ashton Gate and for the young players to play at the stadium. He has also mentioned the beautiful green pitches and the woods in the background of the training ground.
The Under-21s have a next fixture against Watford away on 2027-02-20, where they will look to get their first win of the season. Bristol City are currently 3 points behind leaders QPR in the title race.
Carey has been in and around BS3 as a regular on Robins TV, and has now traded the studio for the home dugout and a parking space at the Robins High Performance Centre. He has spoken about the importance of being grateful for the opportunity and the beautiful environment at Ashton Gate.
The Under-21s will look to get their first win of the season against Watford, and Carey will look to lead the team to success in the coming weeks and months.
