Tommy Conway hopes Bristol City can carry FA Cup form into Championship

Bristol City‘s match winner, Tommy Conway, expressed his optimism in the team’s ability to transfer their FA Cup success into the Championship as they return to league action. Conway delivered a crucial goal in the third minute to secure a 1-0 victory over Premier League side West Ham in their FA Cup third-round replay held at Ashton Gate on Tuesday.

Conway had already found the net in Bristol City’s first-leg draw against West Ham, rendering him a vital contributor to the team’s cup campaign. However, the Championship has proven to be more challenging for Bristol City, who currently sit 14th in the league table and have failed to secure a win in their past three matches.

Reflecting on the victory, Conway shared his belief that the team’s ability to compete against stronger opposition in the FA Cup is a positive sign. He emphasized the importance of carrying that performance and mentality into their league matches to improve their standing in the Championship.

Bristol City’s next task in the FA Cup will be to host either Nottingham Forest or Blackpool in the fourth round, depending on the outcome of their replay match on Wednesday. Conway expressed his excitement about the unpredictable nature of cup competitions and how their success in the FA Cup could motivate the team to achieve unexpected accomplishments in the league as well.

Despite their recent struggles in the Championship, Bristol City remains only four points adrift from the sixth and final play-off spot currently occupied by Coventry. Conway, a product of Bristol City’s youth academy and their leading scorer this season with eight goals, shared his delight with his match-winning goal against West Ham. He capitalized on a defensive mistake, intercepting a wayward back-pass from Konstantinos Mavropanos and calmly rounding goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski before slotting the ball into the net.

Knowing that he had a split second to make a decision, Conway explained how he anticipated the opportunity and managed to maintain composure to convert it into a crucial goal for his team. He acknowledged his initial thought that Fabianski might have fouled him, but Conway swiftly adjusted his positioning and swiftly found the back of the net.