--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-24T18:55:47.607Z last_updated: 2026-07-16T13:00:00+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/bristol-city/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnJpc3RvbHBvc3QuY28udWsvc3BvcnQvZm9vdGJhbGwvZm9vdGJhbGwtbmV3cy9icmlzdG9sLWNpdHktbmV3LXNpZ25pbmdzLWZpcnN0LTExMDYxMjYx --- # Bristol City new signings get first chance to show fans what they can do - **Source:** - **Published:** 16 Jul - **Club:** Bristol City - **Original URL:** https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-new-signings-first-11061261 The Robins will wrap up their warm-weather training camp in Spain with a pre-season friendly against the League One side. And Skubala has promised to push his squad to the limit in what will probably see players get 45 minutes. "We'll get to Friday with a friendly, which is a friendly, and that'll be tough because again because of the heat," Skubala said to Bristol City's official media. "But you know, I don't want them to be fully fresh in that game. I actually want them to be tired. So we're gonna push every session and you'll see that." With the focus firmly on building baseline fitness, Skubala confirmed that fans can expect the usual heavy rotation you see at the start of pre-season with the priority being minutes in the tank and avoiding injuries rather than the result being the most important thing. "For me, it's important we get the 45 minutes into the lads and try and not get too many big injuries," he explained. "So we want to push, we want to bond. We want a game at the end of the week to just cement the week nicely off, but we also want to get through it healthy." All the latest news, views, interviews, gossip and analysis concerning the Robins, delivered straight to your inbox. It's completely free and you can sign up HERE The match will also provide a significant milestone for Skubala, marking his very first opportunity to interact with the traveling Bristol City faithful since taking charge. A dedicated group of Robins fans have made the journey abroad to watch the squad prepare, and the new manager is eager to show his appreciation. "I know the fans are really behind the team, but for me to go and see a few of them for the first time would be great," Skubala said. "There's nothing like meeting the fans, getting to know a few of them and seeing them. "So it's great that some of them have made the trip over. It costs money, but it's great that they come over, enjoy the sun, enjoy a game of football and probably see some of the new signings for the first time." Join Bristol City Live's Whatsapp community for all the biggest Bristol City stories sent straight to your phone Bristol City Live is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our community. Through the app, we’ll send the Bristol City news, live match coverage, team news, transfers, fixtures, analysis and more straight to your phone. To join our community you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is click this link and select ‘Join Community’. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Bristol Live team. We also treat community members to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out at any time you like. To leave our community, click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘Exit group’. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Click here to join our WhatsApp community.