MANAGER TALK

Several managers have been linked with the vacant manager's job at Ashton Gate, and in the Press Talk section, bcfc.co.uk will track all those rumours. It should be noted that publication in this section is only a reflection of what is published in the media, and not the view of the club.

Round-up: The Mirror claim Steve Coppell will be appointed within the next 48 hours, whilst the Bristol Evening Post report on Keith Millen's appointment as caretaker boss until the end of the season. The Post adds there has been a "delay" with Coppell. Full links below.

Steve Coppell will end his 11-month exile from football by taking over as Bristol City manager in the next 48 hours. Coppell, 54, has been out of the game since he quit Reading following the Royals' play-off semi-final defeat by Burnley last May. But City chairman Steve Lansdown expects to parade the former England winger before Saturday's home game with Derby - in the hope he will complete a hat-trick of promotions to the Premier League with three different clubs.
Mirror

Bristol City have delayed naming a new manager and placed Keith Millen in charge for the final two games of the season. Negotiations are ongoing between Robins chairman Steve Lansdown and former Reading boss Steve Coppell, who remains the bookmakers' favourite to succeed Gary Johnson as boss. City were hoping to unveil their new manager this week, but sources within the club claim there has been a delay. The decision to leave caretaker boss Millen in charge for the remaining Championship fixtures at home to Derby County and away to Blackpool has inevitably led to speculation that the Coppell deal could be in doubt.
Bristol Evening Post

Bristol City have confirmed Keith Millen will stay in caretaker charge of the first team for the last two games of the season. Millen stepped into the breach following Gary Johnson's departure last month and he has won four of his seven games in addition to drawing against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. He suffered his first defeat against Scunthorpe United at the weekend and a permanent successor to Johnson had previously been expected to be announced before the next fixture against Derby County. However, Robins chairman Steve Lansdown has revealed Millen will continue in his temporary role for the visit of Derby and the final day trip to Blackpool.
Sky Sports