Pitman's reminder

As Bristol City fans are left wondering whether Nicky Maynard will stay at Ashton Gate or make the move to Championship rivals Leicester City, co-striker Brett Pitman sent out a "Don't forget me" message with a brace in last night's 1-3 win over Forest Green Rovers.

Pitman, 23, joinedd City last season just before the August transfer deadline and ended the season as City's top scorer despite a slow start.

The former Bournemouth hit man was honest enough to tell me half way through the season that the step up from League Two had been hard work initially and that his fitness levels weren't up to those of the other members of the squad, but he praised Keith Millen for giving him the time to catch up and then rewarded him with 16 goals. With a full pre-season behind him, I wonder whether City fans might see an even better Pitman this term.

After holding West Ham to a goalless draw at the weekend, Wycombe's blushes were spared last night when Matt Bloomfield found the night as the Chairboys struggled to cope with gutsy minnows Wealdstone and drew 1-1.

Rovers forgotten man Jo Kuffour gave boss Paul Buckle something to think about last night when he scored as the Gas went down 2-1 to Reading at the Mem.

Jimmy Spencer, Kaid Mohamed and Josh Low all found the net at Whaddon Road as Cheltenham beat League Two new boys Walsall 3-2. While it was only a friendly, it will also serve as a wake up call to Saddlers players and fans alike that it isn't going to be easy getting back to the division above.

Albert Jarrett has joined Hereford on one week's trial and played in the Bulls 3-1 defeat against Telford last night. Jarrett, 26, left Lincoln City by mutual consent at the end of last season when the Imps dropped out of the league.

Oxford put in a very impressive pre-season shift against Championship outfit Birmingham with Ryan James and Alfie Potter scoring without reply.

It seems that Paolo di Canio may not have finished his spend spree at Swindon and the Swindon Advertiser are reporting that he has identified two more players to add to his squad. If the deals come off, that will be 14 new faces appearing at the County Ground next season. I wonder whether Danny Wilson might have been able to keep the Robins up - and his job - if he had been given the same sort of backing.