The Bristol City head coach, Liam Manning, is taking a period of leave after the death of his baby son, Theo. Manning’s assistant, Chris Hogg, will take charge of the Championship side in his absence.
The club said on Monday: “Everyone at Bristol City football club is deeply saddened by the passing of Liam’s recently born son Theo John Manning. We know that Bristol City’s supporters and the wider football family will share their condolences and deepest sympathy with Liam, his wife, Fran, and his son Isaac during this difficult period. We ask that the privacy of Liam and his family is respected during this time.”
