BristolCity and other clubs now have the best part of two-and-a-half months to reshape their squads ahead of the new season.Advertisement ... New Bristol City manager Michael Skubala speaks in the Ashton Gate changing room -Credit.Rogan/Bristol City.
Fortunately for BristolCity, their name was taken out of the equation late last month when Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala put pen to paper on a three-year deal to succeed Roy Hodgson in the Ashton Gate dugout.
With Michael Skubala in the building, the attention of BristolCity supporters and staff alike can now turn to the summer transfer window, as preparations continue to ramp up ahead of the new season.
BristolCity have confirmed that Mark Sykes will be one of three players to depart Ashton Gate this summer following the expiration of their contracts, bringing an end to his four-year spell with the Robins.Advertisement.
Mark Sykes has penned a farewell message to BristolCity and the club's supporters after the Robins confirmed he would be departing this summer, insisting his time at Ashton Gate has "been a pleasure."Advertisement.
Michael Skubala believes BristolCity's current squad already possesses solid foundations, but the new Robins manager and those around him at Ashton Gate are "working really hard" to fill the holes present in that base.Advertisement.
BristolCity are in a "good place" when it comes to the make-up of Michael Skubala's coaching team, the Robins manager has revealed, with a "blend" of new and existing staff the target at Ashton Gate.Advertisement.
BristolCity have shared a farewell message from Brian Tinnion, with the former player and manager saying it has "been an honour and privilege" to represent the Robins ahead of his departure as technical director.Advertisement.
• InsideBristolCity's Michael Skubala appointment ... Are there players out there that we know want to come to Bristol City? Yes, we do ... New Bristol City manager Michael Skubala speaks in the Ashton Gate changing room -Credit.Rogan/Bristol City.