Bristol City chief makes Michael Skubala decision after Norwich humiliation

Bristol City chief executive Charlie Boss has revealed that Michael Skubala will remain in charge after the club’s disappointing 5-0 defeat to Norwich City.

Following a board meeting earlier this week, the Robins decided to give their manager more time to address the team’s poor performances at Ashton Gate. Boss confirmed that the club remains confident Skubala can improve their home results despite growing frustration among supporters.

Speaking to the club’s media team, the CEO admitted that several difficult discussions had taken place at the Robins’ High Performance Centre in the aftermath of Saturday’s heavy defeat.

Bristol City struggled badly after the break, with Philippe Clement’s Norwich side scoring four unanswered goals to complete a convincing victory. The result marked the Robins’ seventh home league defeat of the campaign and intensified the pressure on Skubala.

Boss acknowledged that the performance had fallen well below expectations, while supporters inside Ashton Gate made their disappointment unmistakable.

He stressed that the frustration was shared throughout the club, insisting that everyone, from the ownership and boardroom to the players and coaching staff, understood the need for improvement.

The Bristol City chief also made it clear that Skubala was fully aware of the situation and the expectations placed upon him.

Boss explained that the decision to retain the manager was based on the belief that he and the club could work together to overcome their current difficulties.

He added that improving performances on the pitch remains his biggest responsibility as CEO, with the first team’s results ultimately representing the most important measure of progress.