Hodgson Takes Charge Following Struber’s Departure
Bristol City have appointed Roy Hodgson as interim head coach after deciding to part company with Gerhard Struber.
Assistant head coach Bernd Eibler will also leave the club with immediate effect.
Interim remit and timeline
Hodgson will lead the men’s first team until the end of the season.
The club says a new Sporting Director will help recruit a permanent head coach for 2026/27.
Immediate schedule
Hodgson will meet players and staff on Monday, March 30, after the international break.
He will prepare the squad for the trip to Charlton Athletic on Friday, April 3.
Club rationale and leadership
Chief Executive Officer Charlie Boss thanked Struber and Eibler for their work over the past nine months.
Boss said the appointment aims to reset standards, values, and expectations across the club.
Hodgson Takes Charge Following Struber’s Departure
Hodgson arrives with a long managerial record in England and overseas.
His most recent role was a return to Crystal Palace, where he had success across two spells.
Academy focus and structural review
Brian Tinnion has been relieved of first-team duties.
He will concentrate on the Academy Pathway while the new Sporting Director reviews football operations.
Boss said developing Academy talent and a clear route to the first team are central to the club’s plans.
Availability of interviews
Interviews with Roy Hodgson and Charlie Boss will be available on Filmogaz.com channels on Monday evening.
