Bristol City names Michael Skubala as first-team manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Bristol City has appointed Michael Skubala as their first-team manager, hoping to set the tone for the next few years. Sporting director James Ellis emphasized the importance of Skubala's leadership skills and vision for the club's future. Skubala joins after a successful stint at Lincoln City, where he won the League One title. He becomes the third manager for the Robins in a year, following the departures of Gerhard Struber and interim manager Roy Hodgson. Ellis noted that this appointment reflects a desire for accountability within the club's structure.
- •Michael Skubala appointed first-team manager of Bristol City.
- •James Ellis expects Skubala to lead the club for two to three years.
- •Skubala previously managed Lincoln City and won League One.
- •Bristol City has had three managers in under a year.
- •The appointment emphasizes a shift in accountability within the club.
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Skubala appointment sets tone for Robins future - Ellis
"Bristol City sporting director James Ellis says the appointment of Michael Skubala as first-team manager sets the tone for the next few years.
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