Bristol City have already been warned about Gerhard Struber’s demands after extraordinary Barnsley rant in 2020

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Bristol City look close to confirming the appointment of their new manager.

John Percy of The Telegraph revealed that Struber is set to be confirmed by Bristol City this week, replacing Liam Manning who left to become the new Norwich City manager.

Rob Edwards was also a candidate for the Robins job but it seems that the Championship play-off semi-finalists have gone with the Austrian, who has managed in the second tier with Barnsley before.

After falling short in the quest for promotion last season there is hope that Bristol City can go one step better in the 2025/26 campaign.

Struber will only demand the best and, if he doesn’t get it, he won’t be afraid to call out the hierarchy.

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Gerhard Struber once called out the Barnsley owners for lack of ambition

As well as managing New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Salzburg, Struber also had a spell in the Championship with Barnsley.

After a defeat to Middlesbrough to extend their winless start to the season in October 2020, the 48-year-old questioned the ambition of the owners before leaving three days later.

He told BBC Radio Sheffield: “I have other ambitions and aims and I cannot feel that the owners have the same ambitions and goals like me. My future is open and we will see.

“Every year, every season, this is a big, big fight with a big, big energy until the last game to stay in the league – and, one more time, it is a big question to the owners, is this the goal? For me, no.”

How Gerhard Struber’s managerial record compares to Liam Manning’s

Following in the footsteps of Manning was always going to be a difficult task, no matter who took over the reins at Ashton Gate.

Bristol City punched above their weight to participate in the play-offs for the first time in 17 years.

Overall, Struber has the slightly better record as a manager but has had more games in charge. He does lack experience in English football compared to Manning, but he could be the man to take the Robins to the next level.