Barnsley boss Lee Johnson not interested in Bristol City speculation

BARNSLEY head coach Lee Johnson is refusing to be drawn on speculation linking him with the vacant managerial position at Bristol City - but says he will not be distracted by the rumours.
Barnsley boss Lee Johnson manager. Picture:Tony Johnson.Barnsley boss Lee Johnson manager. Picture:Tony Johnson.
Barnsley boss Lee Johnson manager. Picture:Tony Johnson.

Johnson, a former Robins player, is currently heading the betting for the Ashton Gate post - with his father Gary having previously managed the West Country outfit.

But the 34-year-old is concentrating solely on the here and now, with Barnsley facing a huge game at Fleetwood on Thursday night in a Johnstone’s Paint Trophy northern section final first leg - mindful that victory would see them reach Wembley for the first time since April 2008.

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On the Robins link, he said: “I am not even going to give it the time of day. It’s the betting market.

“We have got a huge game on Thursday and nothing will take away from that focus.

“It’s betting. Until anything changes, then there is no decision to make anyway. I am really happy here.

“We have turned it around and are flying and have potentially a Wembley final if we win this (Fleetwood) game and we kick on.

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“I have just got to focus on the game. I don’t think you can rule yourself in or out of anything until you know the circumstances. It is neither here nor there, it is Thursday - the game - and then Sunday (against Bury) and then that’s it.”