Bristol City head coach Liam Manning will be taking a leave of absence following the tragic passing of his baby son, Theo.
The Championship club announced that assistant manager Chris Hogg will assume managerial duties during Manning’s absence.
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“Everyone at Bristol City Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Liam’s recently born son Theo John Manning,” a club statement said.
“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.”