In pictures: The best images from Ashton Gate as Bristol City beat Coventry City

Jamie Paterson and Tomas Kalas were on target as the Robins began the 2020/21 Championship campaign with a 2-1 victory

It was frustrating at time, messy and disjointed and there were worryingly familiar issues, but Bristol City found a way to win against Coventry City, and too often that's not been the case in the Championship.

For an opening weekend performance, as captain Tomas Kalas admitted, there is plenty to improve on but at this early stage of the season you'd never exchange maximum points for a maximum performance.

You take the result, build confidence and understanding of the system and demands, and then as the campaign develops, the two hopefully intertwine.

For Dean Holden it's another win as he eases his way into life as permanent City head coach with Northampton Town the next visitors to Ashton Gate on Wednesday for the Carabao Cup second round.

Here are the best images from BS3 on Saturday afternoon ...