Most Championship clubs including Bristol City return to pre-season next week with preparations for the new season turned up a notch.
Luckily for the Robins, three new players will be among the ranks which will give Nigel Pearson the perfect opportunity to introduce them to their team-mates and tactics.
Patience could be a virtue for managers across the league as they wait patiently for players to make final decisions on their futures. Pearson is still in the market for new signings but it's unlikely they'll be any new arrivals before Monday.
