• Assistant Chris Hogg to take over in his absence
• Club’s next match at Middlesbrough on Saturday

The Bristol City head coach, Liam Manning, is taking a period of leave after the death of his baby son Theo. Manning’s assistant, Chris Hogg, will take charge of the Championship club in his absence.

The club said on Monday: “Everyone at Bristol City football club is deeply saddened by the passing of Liam’s recently born son Theo John Manning. We know that Bristol City’s supporters and the wider football family will share their condolences and deepest sympathy with Liam, his wife, Fran, and his son Isaac during this difficult period. We ask that the privacy of Liam and his family is respected during this time.”