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BBC News
21 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Manning 'grateful' for Bristol City support
Former Bristol City boss Liam Manning has issued a statement saying he is "grateful" to Robins fans for their support last who left the Robins to take the head coach role at Norwich City on Tuesday, took a leave of absence in October after the death of his baby son Theo."As I reflect on the past 18 months, I find it very difficult not to mix the personal and professional emotions," Manning told the League Managers Association., external"Losing Theo was the hardest thing my family and I have ever been through, but the amazing response and support from the fans – as well as the wonderful people of the city of Bristol – was incredibly heartfelt, and I could not be more grateful."I leave having met some terrific people with whom I've shared so many positive memories. I will be forever grateful for your love and support throughout and, for that, thank every single one of you. I wish nothing but success for everybody associated with Bristol City Football Club."The 39-year-old joined the Robins from Oxford United in November 2023 and led them to the Championship play-offs last season.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
'Norwich have done to us what we did to Oxford'
We asked you for your views on Liam Manning leaving his role as Bristol City's head coach to join Championship rivals Norwich you for all your replies and here is a selection of the thoughts of Robins - Disappointed to lose him and felt we were starting to build something. Hope the likes of Jason Knight and Mark Sykes don't follow him out the - Good luck to him but not sad to see him go. His football was pretty stale - sideways and backwards. In the second leg of the play-offs at 3-0 down you would think he would put three up front and have a go! Rob Edwards to come in for - I think it's a mix of emotions for everyone involved. Last season was a complete rollercoaster, both on and off the field. I would've liked to see Manning have another season at it. However, I respect his decision and that of his family, and I'd like to thank him for all his hard work. He definitely brought belief and excitement back into the - Can't complain as Norwich have done to us what we did to Oxford! Wish Liam all the best, especially after all he has been through this - The fact we've had our manager taken by a team that finished seven places below us is awful. The fact the Norwich board have managed to convince LM that he'll be better backed than he will be at City is disgraceful on our for Lansdown to either put his hand in his pocket and really build around Jason Knight and the new manager or sell the - Personally, I've not got a problem with his departure as the hierarchy can't see his potential. They should have given him the financial backing needed to push on from a pretty good gave the club what they asked for but has been let down by them. Next up? For me it has to be Gary O' - Can't blame him for leaving when you have an owner who won't give him a budget to move the team forward. He performed a miracle to get us into the play-offs. Norwich will back Manning and have a stronger squad and Manning knows that.
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
What are your thoughts on Manning's departure?
So, the rumours have been proven to be correct - Liam Manning has left Bristol City to take over as boss at his hometown club do you make of it all, Robins fans?Disappointed at Manning's decision after he led you to the Championship play-offs?Or are you more understanding of his departure, despite Norwich finishing 13th?Let us know your thoughts here.
