Bristol City appoints Neil Banfield as new assistant manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Bristol City has appointed Neil Banfield as their new assistant manager, announced on July 7, 2026. Banfield previously served as a coach at Stevenage, contributing to the team's highest-ever league finish last season. He has a rich history in coaching, including a 21-year tenure at Arsenal. Banfield joins a revamped coaching staff led by Michael Skubula, alongside other recently appointed coaches. Sporting director James Ellis praised Banfield's ability to develop young players and his winning mentality.
- •Banfield joins Bristol City from Stevenage.
- •He previously coached Arsenal for 21 years.
- •His appointment is part of a coaching staff overhaul.
- •Bristol City finished last season with significant aspirations.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Robins name Stevenage's Banfield as assistant manager
"Bristol City name Stevenage coach Neil Banfield as their new assistant manager.
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