Bristol City navigates significant changes ahead of Championship season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Bristol City experiences substantial off-field changes as they prepare for the Championship season. Key players Zak Vyner and Anis Mehmeti were sold, while CEO Charlie Boss initiated a coaching change, appointing Roy Hodgson as interim coach. The club also brought in manager Michael Skubala after he led Lincoln City to a League One title. Despite numerous acquisitions, including strikers Lorent Tolaj and Dom Ballard, City faced disappointment early in the season, being eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Walsall and losing to Millwall in their Championship opener. Tension surrounds contract negotiations for star players Max Bird and Jason Knight, further complicating the club's situation.
- •Bristol City sold Zak Vyner and Anis Mehmeti during the transfer window.
- •Charlie Boss appointed Roy Hodgson as interim coach and Michael Skubala as manager.
- •City lost to Walsall in the Carabao Cup and dropped their Championship opener to Millwall.
- •Star players Max Bird and Jason Knight are in contract discussions with the club.
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"Bristol City fan David Pottier highlights the many changes at the club so far this year.
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