Hello and welcome to today's live blog as Bristol City continue to look to appoint their third head coach in just over 18 months after Liam Manning completed his move to Norwich City.
The Robins confirmed on Thursday evening that Manning would be leaving his post at Ashton Gate with immediate effect to take up his new role at Carrow Road, having been linked with the Canaries' vacancy following City's play-off campaign.
Fans are already starting to share their preferred picks for who they would like to see take the job as Manning's successor, with one or two names popping up over and over.
City chairman Jon Lansdown has confirmed that the Reds are "assessing all options" as they look to replace Manning in the BS3 dugout while both Chris Hogg and James Krause remain at Ashton Gate at this stage with Norwich yet to meet either coach's release clause.
Follow along here for updates throughout the day...
18:37 - We're heading off for now
Of course, we will be back later if any news crops up but for now, we're heading off. Unless any surprise developments emerge before tomorrow, that will be us done for the day.
If all goes to plan, we will be back again tomorrow.
Daniel Carter
Five candidates Bristol City could consider
Right, we are by no means saying these five will be on the Robins' radar but having seen your suggestions over the last few days, we have picked out a couple of managers and head coaches who could replace Liam Manning at Ashton Gate.
You can read our picks HERE...
17:08 - First pre-season friendly of the summer confirmed
Not the announcement fans are waiting for but City have confirmed their first friendly of the summer. I wonder who will take charge of this one.
We will travel to face MK Dons in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, July 22nd (7.45pm).
— Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) June 4, 2025
15:14 - Longest serving Championship managers
My colleague Pete Smith at Stoke-on-Trent Live has just shared this on social media. Safe to say the Championship has been as chaotic as ever in terms of manager exits this term.
Longest-serving managers in the Championship pic.twitter.com/1kpfN3vTyc
— Pete Smith (@PeteSmith1983) June 4, 2025
14:38 - Latest bookmakers odds
It doesn't seem as though the market has shifted too much since it opened yesterday but here we are anyway*
- Rob Edwards - 4/6
- Ruben Selles, Gary O'Neil, John Mousinho - 6/1
- Jack Wilshere, Marti Cifuentes, Steve Cooper, Richie Wellens - 12/1
- Dave Challinor - 16/1
- Des Buckingham, Russell Martin, Tom Cleverley, Danny Rohl, Jim Goodwin, Steven Gerrard, Luke Williams - 25/1
*odds provided by Oddschecker and are correct at the time of writing
13:37 - Who is in the market for managers?
With Michael Carrick's exit now confirmed, there are plenty of Championship clubs now in the market for a new head coach.
Bristol City, Middlesbrough and Hull City don't currently have a head coach (although the Tigers are expected to appoint Sergej Jakirovic). Ruud van Nistelrooy's future at Leicester City remains unclear, as does Danny Rohl's at Sheffield Wednesday. On top of that, Marti Cifuentes is on gardening leave at QPR and has been for the last few weeks.
Plenty of jobs for candidates to looking at.
13:22 - Another change in the Championship
There's been another change in the Championship with Michael Carrick and Middlesbrough going their seperate ways after Boro missed out on a place in the top six this season.
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) June 4, 2025The club has today parted company with head coach Michael Carrick.
Full statement
12:41 - Jason Knight has met the media
Away from the manager search, Jason Knight has met the media this week while away on international duty with Ireland and discussed Bristol City's season and his future beyond the summer transfer window.
You can read what the City skipper said HERE...
Daniel Carter
Contract news elsewhere
Alex Neil feels like a name who may have been linked to the Bristol City job in the past but I think it is fair to assume he won't be heading to Ashton Gate this time around... not that many seemed to have him in the running anyway.
#Millwall Football Club is delighted to announce that Alex Neil has signed a new contract at The Den.
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) June 4, 2025
12:17 - Who was the last manager to leave Bristol City without being sacked?
We've been looking through the record books to see who was the last manager to leave Bristol City for another club, rather than departing having either been sacked or resigned.
Joe Jordan seems to be the most obvious shout having joined Hearts from Ashton Gate but Tony Pulis also left BS3 to complete a swift move to Portsmouth.
Let us know if we've missed anyone obvious.
10:42 - Who do the fans want?
Well with Manning's exit confirmed, attention now turns to his successor. To get a feel for who the fans want in the BS3 dugout, Bristol Live caught up with 10 supporters to see their picks for the new head coach, their thoughts on Manning's exit and much more.
You can read their views HERE...
10:04 - Away from the head coach search
— Dan Carter (@DanCarterJourno) June 4, 2025#BristolCity Women have published their retained list with confirmation that Jasmine Bull, Amalie Thestrup and Jesse Woolley have been released.
Talks ongoing with Fran Bentley, Sille Struck, Chloe Mustaki, Jamie-Lee Napier, Amy Rodgers, Emily Syme, Alla Powell and Ffion Morgan.
09:37 - Next manager odds
We put this piece together last night so there has more than likely been some movement in the market but the bookmakers odds are up and running for who should be the next City head coach.
You can find out who the favourite is HERE...
09:27 - Our thoughts on Manning's exit
As mentioned above, it is by no means a surprise that Manning's has departed BS3 and that has meant most fans have had plenty of times to gather their thoughts on his spell in charge of the Robins.
While he had his faults, he pushed Bristol City to become contenders in the Championship and now, the Reds simply cannot afford to go backwards.
You can read my full thoughts HERE...
09:20 - Good Morning!
Morning everyone, hope all is well.
Yesterday's news won't have come as a shock to anyone who has paid any attention to the speculation around Liam Manning's future over the last few weeks, but it does mean that the Robins are once again on the hunt for a new head coach.
We will bring you updates on the latest developments throughout the day as fans begin to share their picks for the BS3 hot seat.
Daniel Carter