Tinnion to leave Bristol City technical director job
Brian Tinnion made more than 550 league and cup appearances for Bristol City as a player
- Published
Bristol City technical director Brian Tinnion will leave his role this summer, ending a near 35-year day-to-day association with the club.
Tinnion, 58, made more than 450 English Football League appearances for the Robins as a player between 1993 and 2005.
During his time at Ashton Gate, Tinnion also held the position of manager and academy director, bringing the likes of Antoine Semenyo and Alex Scott through the ranks, before his most recent role.
Tinnion will continue to work for the club on a consultancy basis as a senior European scout.
In a letter posted on the club's website, external, Tinnion said: "After more than a quarter of a century at Bristol City, both on and off the pitch, the time has come for me to say goodbye to my day-to-day role at the football club.
"Throughout my time at this incredible club, I have dedicated myself fully to every role I have been fortunate enough to undertake, giving my heart and soul to Bristol City every single day. It has been an honour and a privilege to represent the club for so many years.
"One of the greatest highlights of my journey has been leading and driving the academy programme. I take immense pride in helping discover and develop talented players and it continues to be a huge passion of mine.
"Stepping into the role of technical director brought another chapter of challenges and achievements that I will always cherish – in particular when the club reached the Championship play-offs for the first time in 17 years.
"Bristol City will continue to hold a special place in my heart in this new chapter of my life."
Follow Bristol City on BBC Sounds
Pre-match, post-match and topical Robins content
Subscribe and listen for everything you love about Bristol City
Robins chief executive officer Charlie Boss added: "What Brian has achieved at Bristol City as a player and as part of the club's senior leadership has been extraordinary.
"This is the next step in that journey, allowing Brian to spend more time with his family while continuing to play a part in shaping Bristol City's future by identifying the next generation of potential stars."
Tinnion began his career as a left-back, but moved into midfield, where he spent the majority of his playing days.
He is fourth on the Robins' all-time appearance list and won the 2003 EFL Trophy with the club.
He also played for Newcastle United and Bradford, and his final professional appearances came for Aldershot Town in 2005-06.
