The closer Bristol City approach the end of the season, the more important the summer is becoming.
Six games remain on the calendar before the curtain comes down on a rather uninspiring and forgetful campaign but for Nigel Pearson, they'll be little time to stick his feet up.
Ruthless decisions will have to be made on his squad. That includes a wage bill that needs slashing, certain players deemed not good enough to offload, values for talented players to be negotiated, contracts to be concluded and replacements to be signed - all on a stringent budget.
