"I greatly regret what happened. While I think the sentence was harsh, I recognise that I let down the club and the supporters'" said Steve Brooker.
"It won't happen again. I'm very glad to be back and just want to get on with the job of winning promotion this season.
"Bradley and I have been able to do a bit of training over the past couple of weeks and we'll have to see how it goes over the next two days with regard to Saturday's match against
Bradley Orr also spoke of his regret, saying: "I can't wait to put it all behind me. I let down the club and the fans.
"The best way to make up for it is for me to give 100 per cent on the pitch and help the team achieve promotion.
"I want to thank the chairman and the manager for their support. And that also goes for my family. They have all helped me through a very difficult time."
Gary Johnson told bcfc.co.uk "As manager I am delighted to have two quality players back in my squad. They will do their training over the next couple of days and then I'll decide whether they are ready for Saturday's game."
Asked whether Steve Brooker would remain captain on his return,
"Louis Carey has done an excellent job as skipper over recent games. He and Steve have a high regard for each other's captaincy abilities so there won't be a problem whoever has the armband."
In an exclusive interview for Bristol City World Steve Lansdown said: "Both Steve and Bradley met with myself and my vice-chairman Keith Dawe in a disciplinary environment this morning and have been warned about their future conduct.
"We took strong action against them as a club last October and that was the time for anger and indignation over what happened.
We believe the punishment of being locked away from their families and their workplace for two weeks has meant they have suffered enough.
"While not condoning in any way what they did, I was astounded by the sentence and abhorred by the length of time it took for the case to be heard in court. That is typical of the British legal system.
"I felt the media coverage was sensationalist and that the club was let down by much of it. That is one reason why we have kept our own counsel and are communicating our thoughts to our fans solely via the official website.
"There is no doubt that the incident has brought the club into disrepute and we have to work very hard to get the name of
"But one thing I do know is that the club is very strong. Behind the scenes everyone pulls together in the same direction and I am very proud of that.
"A lot of good things are going on at Ashton Gate. This is a cloud that has come over, but that cloud will clear and lead to brighter days ahead.
"As a club we now want to reach closure on the affair and the only further comment will be from myself in the match programme on Saturday."