Burchnall named Bristol City assistant manager

Bristol City have appointed former Notts County and Forest Green Rovers boss Ian Burchnall as their assistant manager.

Burchnall joins new head coach Michael Skubala's team having most recently worked under interim boss Peter Leven at Aberdeen last season.

The 43-year-old spent just over a year at Notts County and was in charge of Forest Green for eight months during their spell in League One during 2022-23.

He has managed in Norway with Viking FC and at Swedish side Ostersunds FK and held assistant manager roles with Anderlecht in Belgium and Wolves under Gary O'Neil.

"Ian is a great first addition to my coaching staff and an excellent coach, having been a head coach and an assistant manager across Europe, including the Premier League," Skubala said.

"He will bring real experience and dedication to improving players whilst bringing great energy every day on the grass and he can't wait to get started with the players next week."

Craig Fleming, who worked as the club's assistant head coach since July 2025, has left the club by mutual consent.