Championship · Championship · Est. 1894 · Ashton Gate Stadium
Updated March 17, 2026
Bristol City were forced into a managerial reset after Liam Manning left for Norwich City following a sixth-place finish and play-off qualification in 2024-25. Gerhard Struber was appointed on a three-year contract and tasked with maintaining the progress Manning had built. The Robins have been competitive but inconsistent under Struber, sitting in mid-table and trying to find an identity that can sustain a promotion challenge.
The 6-0 aggregate demolition by Sheffield United in the 2024-25 play-off semi-finals left deep scars at Ashton Gate. That humiliation, combined with Manning's exit, could have derailed the club entirely, but the front office responded with measured investment and a clear plan. Bristol City's supporters, who have waited since 1980 for top-flight football, continue to show up in numbers, sustaining belief that the Championship's glass ceiling can eventually be broken.