Bristol City manager Gary Johnson believes Ashton Gate's reputation as a "fortress" will disrupt Sheffield Wednesday's approach to Saturday's meeting between the two.
The Robins have not suffered home defeat December 20, 2008, and Johnson feels this fact will be playing on the Owls players' minds.
"We've always said we want to make Ashton Gate a fortress and that is what has happened," Johnson told the Bristol Evening Post.
"I know we've drawn a few at home, but to go 18 unbeaten is a record we should all be proud of. It is certainly something that Wednesday will be aware of.
"They've been very complimentary about our record at Ashton Gate and have admitted this might not be the best time for them to play us here.
"Psychologically, it has to give us an advantage. Wednesday will know of our record here and they will be thinking about it in the build-up to the game."
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Comment 3, steel did,nt melt mate, could,nt hear you lot at all, fortress my arse!!! Up the owls!!
Silly me we only made the draw last year,still ,not a bad point at fortess aston gate,considering half our team were ill. The reds looked a bit sick as well .
when u hear the city fans sing it will melt that steel 2 frag come on u reds
sheffield to steel 3 points yippee
SEEM TO REMEMBER HE SAID SOMETHING SIMILAR,WHEN WE BEAT YOU LAST YEAR.
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