http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10327~1502524,00.htmlSTERN'S KEY FOR ME - IVANPosted on: Mon 29 Dec 2008
Ivan Sproule puts his recent improved performances are down to Stern John's advice.
The winger earned the man of the match award as City defeated Crystal Palace 1-0 at Ashton Gate, coming off the back of terrorising the Watford defence on Boxing Day.
And Ivan also welcomed news his on-loan Southampton team-mate would be staying at City until the end of the campaign.
Ivan told Bristol City World: "Having Stern (John) in the team has helped me and has helped Nicky (Maynard) as well, as I'm sure he'd tell you.
"People say I've turned the corner a wee bit and I have to say, Stern spoke to me about the way I was playing, and he's got the experience so I've listened. I think he's put me on the right track.
"It's great to know that Stern will be with us until the end of the season because he's a great player and another lad that fits well into our changing room.
"People say I've turned the corner a wee bit and I have to say, Stern spoke to me about the way I was playing, and he's got the experience so I've listened."
Ivan Sproule
"He's got bundles of ability as everyone can see. If he keeps playing like that and I keep playing like that hopefully we can continue to climb up the table."
Ivan, who rattled the post against Palace, also believes confidence is key for a winger.
"Every player is the same with confidence but on top of that as a winger you need a run in the team," added the Northern Irishman.
"When you get a run in the side it's about producing the goods. Of late I think the whole team has been.
"We've tinkered with the formation and I've been playing to the right of a front, which reminds me of my old Hibs days. That's when I was excelling in my football and at the moment it seems to be coming out again."
