Yet another trial keeper was on show, Bertrand Bossu of Hayes was the latest to try and impress. The giant Frenchman currently plies his trade in the Ryman Premier with mixed reports. Danny Self, released by Norwich City earlier this season, lined up at right back.

Rangers fell behind to a Joe Anyinsah goal only for the returning Richard Pacquette to level the game before the break. This was Pacquette's first outing since a fleeting appearance as a sub at Swindon, a game in which he didn't look fully fit. He will be pleased to have got an hour of football and a goal under his belt.

Bossu made a couple of saves after the break to deny Anyinsah a second goal as well as Billy Mehmet, another player from the seemingly bottomless West Ham academy. Late in the game Bristol City substitute Darren Hawkins scored what proved to be the winning goal.

Yet another defeat will not please Timmy Breacker considering the nature of the last victory. Yes this was a young team and yes we did have a trialist keeper but this is no excuse and the reserves will look to put this behind them quickly as there is rumoured to be a game against Wycombe Wanderers next week.