Bristol City chief executive Charlie Boss has confirmed the club will give head coach Michael Skubala the opportunity to improve results, with a particular focus on their form at Ashton Gate.
Current situation and recent results
Bristol City have lost their past four Championship matches at Ashton Gate. On Saturday, a 5-0 defeat by Norwich City at Ashton Gate left the club in 17th place in the table. Across their past 10 matches, Bristol City have managed only two wins.
Charlie Boss explains the board’s decision
Charlie Boss is Bristol City’s chief executive. He said the board met earlier in the week and reached a decision on the head coach’s position. In a video message on the club website, Boss said: "Earlier this week the board met and we agreed to give Michael Skubala the opportunity to turn around the home form."
Boss also addressed the performance against Norwich City in the same video message. He said: "The game against Norwich was a long way short of our standards and in the days that followed there have been a lot of tough and honest conversations around the building."
Boss added that Skubala is fully aware of the need for improvement. He said: "Michael Skubala more than anyone knows we need to improve - we wouldn't have made this decision if we didn't believe that together we can get through this difficult period."
Supporters’ concerns and club response
Supporters have voiced their concerns about Bristol City’s recent results. Boss noted that fans made their feelings clear at Ashton Gate on Saturday. He added: "A lot of fans made their feelings known loud and clear at Ashton Gate on Saturday and I want them to know everybody shares their frustration from the owners, the board and the players."
Upcoming fixtures and Skubala’s background
Bristol City’s next Championship match is away to second-placed Middlesbrough on Saturday, 21 November at 15:00 GMT. After the Middlesbrough game, Bristol City have home fixtures against Wrexham and Swansea, which sandwich a trip to West Bromwich Albion.
Michael Skubala led Lincoln City to the League One title last season before joining Bristol City. He signed a three-year deal with Bristol City in May.
