Bristol City chairman Steve Lansdown has promised to back Steve Coppell in the transfer market this summer. But he has advised the new manager to run with a smaller squad than that assembled by previous boss Gary Johnson. Already higher than at any time previously in the club's history, the Ashton Gate wage bill was further inflated last season by several new arrivals and a number of expensive loan signings. Although Lansdown insists there will be no reduction in the wage bill, he said "common sense" must prevail as City brace themselves ahead of what is sure to be a challenging time economically for all Football League clubs.
Bristol Evening Post
The Robins have a new boss today with the arrival of Steve Coppell. Bristol City has a brand new manager this morning, with the arrival of Steve Coppell. The former England player has taken over the role from Gary Johnson, on a 12 month rolling contract.
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Torquay boss Paul Buckle has thanked Bristol City for loaning goalkeeper Steve Collis to the injury-hit Gulls for the final game of the season.
Teamtalk
Dundee United winger Jennison Myrie-Williams is hoping he has done enough to earn a start in Saturday's Scottish Cup final. The former Bristol City winger put in a lively shift for the Tangerines against Hibernian on Sunday but could not prevent the Easter Road side going on to win 2-0.
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