The strains of "He comes from Senegal, and now he lives in Knowle" will now only be sung with nostalgia at Ashton Gate, if at all, following Famara Diedhiou's exit and confirmation that the striker has signed for Turkish Super Lig club Alanyaspor.
The chant is pertinent because despite all of the disappointment of the contract saga that played out across the 2020/21 season, the Senegalese retained a popularity among a large section of the City fanbase for much more than what he did on the field.
Assessing the 28-year-old's impact over four seasons with the Robins will always be a divisive subject as his goal record is solid, without being spectacular, while for every fan that says he held City back in an attacking sense, there will be an immediate counter citing his relentless and selfless work rate and physicality that helped bring the best out in others.
But perhaps his enduring legacy will be how his personality shone through. Always bringing an upbeat atmosphere to the club, whether greeting fans before and after games or just how his character was then magnified through club media channels.
He was, for all his flaws as a striker, one of the few individuals in a City shirt who constantly bridged the gap between playing staff and supporters; and in modern football, with that natural divide, is an impressive feat.
His departure not only leaves a gap on the field, in the squad and tactically - as Nigel Pearson searches for a new targetman - but also the affection of many City fans, judging by the reaction on social media.
After his move to south west Turkey was confirmed, Diedhoiu wrote, "New chapitre new color. Ready to start with Alanyaspor, massive thanks to everyone specially Bristol City and their fans. Time to move and write a new chapitre."
That prompted a flurry of positive responses from supporters thanking him and wishing him well for the future, including City chairman Jon Lansdown, club legend and player pathway manager Brian Tinnion and former Robins Jack Hunt and Sam Szmodics.
Footballers rarely depart clubs with good wishes, and there remains a significant section who will forever criticise him for his performances and the manner of his exit, but despite all that it's clear that Diedhiou eternally holds a sense of popularity among a huge number of fans.
