Steve Coppell has told Bristol City's existing backroom staff to carry on as normal. The Liverpudlian's appointment as long-term successor to former boss Gary Johnson last month, cast doubt over the future of reserve-team coach Alan Walsh, development manager Dave Lee and chief scout Pete Johnson. But all three have been told it is business as usual following face-to-face meetings with new manager Coppell.
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Championship trio Bristol City, Sheffield United and Swansea City are interested in signing Motherwell's Giles Coke on a free transfer. Midfielder Coke has been in fine form for the SPL side this season, and has been watched by a number of scouts from Championship clubs.
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Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is believed to be keen to secure a £4.5million deal for Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard. Maynard began his career with Crewe Alexandra before making a £2million move to Ashton Gate in 2008 and after initially struggling to make an impact with the Robins the forward has now earned a reputation as one of the Championship's most dangerous marksmen.
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