Bristol City have announced the appointment of Liam Manning as their new manager for the next three and a half years.
The 38-year-old joins the Robins from Oxford United, where he led the club to second place in League One this season.
Manning takes over for Nigel Pearson, who was fired by Bristol City last month after a run of five defeats in seven games.
The former MK Dons manager has signed a contract extension until June 2027, and he will be joined at the club by his assistant Chris Hogg.
“This is a fantastic opportunity that I’m really looking forward to,” Manning said, according to the club’s official website.
“When you look at the club’s vision and where they want to go and how they want to get there, I believe there is a really good fit and alignment with my journey and where I want to go.”
“You want players who can be molded and who are on an upward trajectory in their careers.” That, I believe, brings certain behaviors in terms of drive, intensity, and ambition that are consistent with how we want to work.”
“Liam is a great fit for the club and the style of play we want,” Bristol City chairman Jon Lansdown added. He has a very detailed approach to coaching, improving players, and getting the best out of them, as evidenced by his record at MK Dons and Oxford United, and he has valuable City Group and Belgian experience.
“As soon as we made the change, Liam was our first choice, and we are grateful to Oxford United for the extremely professional manner in which they handled the departure of someone who was doing an excellent job for them.”
“We are excited about the arrival of Liam and Chris and fulfilling the ambition we all have for the club with this talented and committed group of players.”
Manning’s first game in charge of Bristol City will be away to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday, followed by a home game against Middlesbrough following the international break.
The Robins defeated Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend under interim manager Curtis Fleming, moving them back into the top half of the Championship table.
Manning was in charge of Oxford for less than eight months, winning 14 and losing only eight of his 29 matches.
