Bristol City were beaten 2-1 at home by QPR over the weekend. The Robins are now winless in their last four games in the league. They have slipped down to 10th place in the Championship heading into the international break.
Gerhard Struber was appointed as the head coach at Ashton Gate over the summer. The ex-Barnsley man cut ties with German club FC Koln earlier this year. He has also had spells in the past with Wolfsberger, New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Salzburg.
Struber was picked as Bristol City’s replacement for Liam Manning, who left for fellow second tier side Norwich City. The Robins made the play-offs last season under Manning’s guidance before his exit to Carrow Road. However, they were beaten at the semi-finals stage over two legs by Sheffield United.
Next up is a trip to East Anglia to play Manning’s Canaries on Saturday 18th October before a clash on their own patch against Southampton. In the meantime, here is a look at the latest supercomputer from Opta, via The Analyst...
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21. 4. Ipswich Town, 72 points
Ipswich Town were relegated from the Premier League last season. They finished in the bottom three with Leicester City and Southampton. Kieran McKenna remains in charge as they eye an immediate return to the top flight. | Getty Images
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22. 3. Middlesbrough, 75 points
Middlesbrough have made a dream start to the season. Rob Edwards has done an eye-catching job. He was brought in as their replacement for Michael Carrick. | Getty Images

23. 2. Leicester City, 75 points
Leicester City appointed Marti Cifuentes over the summer. He was picked as their replacement for Ruud van Nistelrooy following their relegation from the Premier League. The Spaniard left QPR back in late April. | Getty Images

24. 1. Coventry City, 82 points
Coventry City haven't lost in the league yet this season. Frank Lampard has done an impressive job with the Sky Blues. They made the play-offs last term before losing at the semi-finals stage to eventual winners Southampton. | Getty Images

