Overview

• Liam Manning left Bristol City on June 3 after Norwich City activated his release clause, bringing his tenure at Ashton Gate to an end.
• Chairman Jon Lansdown said the club is assessing all options and intends to finalise the new head coach by the end of next week.
• Former Luton Town manager Rob Edwards and Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens top both the internal shortlist and early betting odds for the vacancy.
• The successful candidate will be the Robins’ third head coach in under two years, highlighting a period of managerial turnover.
• Manning’s assistants, Chris Hogg and James Krause, are expected to join him at Norwich City once their contractual release clauses are resolved.