Pearson saw an early effort deflected narrowly wide following good work by Nicky Maynard.

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But Nicky Maynard, making his first start since being injured pre-season, tapped-in to level on 36 minutes.

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But Nicky Maynard's 90th-minute goal won the match for City after the visitors failed to clear their lines.

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And, up front, Nicky Maynard and Gary Hooper were prolific despite playing for teams that had difficult seasons.

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"Nicky Maynard used to go into those sliding tackles and ended up breaking his own leg, " recalls Gradi.

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Danny Haynes and Nicky Maynard scored the first-half goals for Bristol City at Ashton Gate to secure victory.

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The visitors went ahead in the 16th minute, Nicky Maynard scoring his 21st goal of the season with a spectacular 25-yard dipping volley.

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They have found the back of the net just eight times this season and are clearly missing last season's top goal scorer Nicky Maynard who has yet to feature following knee surgery in the summer.

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