Bristol City has appointed Roy Hodgson as Interim Head Coach after Gerhard Struber was relieved of his duties.
Former England Manager Hodgson will take charge of the men’s first team until the end of the season, while the club will task the incoming Sporting Director with appointing a permanent Head Coach for the 2026/27 campaign.
The club’s recent performances have not met expectations and therefore Struber and Assistant Head Coach Bernd Eibler will leave with immediate effect.
City Chief Executive Officer Charlie Boss said: “I would like to thank Gerhard and Bernd for their hard work over the past nine months and we wish them all the best.
“Roy’s appointment is about more than the results of the next seven games. Over the remainder of the season, he will help us set the standards and values at the club that we will need to be successful going forwards.
“Roy is a vastly experienced coach who has achieved and won at the highest level. He will support me, our players and our football staff as we build towards achieving our potential.
“We are in the process of appointing a Sporting Director who will have a direct input into the recruitment of a new permanent Head Coach.”
Hodgson will meet first team players and staff on Monday, March 30th when they return from the international break and prepare the team for the trip to Charlton Athletic on Friday, April 3rd.
Hodgson joins City following an illustrious managerial career in England and abroad, with a track record of success at both a domestic and international level. His last role was a return to Premier League side Crystal Palace – a side he had huge success with across two spells.
Hodgson said: “I have had great conversations with the Board and I am really excited by the opportunity to help until the end of the season. We will get straight to work and look for a positive performance on Good Friday.”
Alongside Hodgson’s appointment, Brian Tinnion has been relieved of his First Team responsibilities. He will now focus on the Academy Pathway ahead of the new Sporting Director conducting a full review of the club’s football operations.
Boss said: “Brian’s expertise is in player development and we feel he is best suited to working with our young players. Developing the talent in our Academy and ensuring there is a clear pathway to the first team is central to our plans.”
Interviews with Hodgson and Boss will be available on club channels on Monday evening.
