Sheffield United's Championship rivals Bristol City sack ex-Barnsley boss Gerhard Stuber and hire Roy Hodgson
Sheffield United’s Championship rivals Bristol City have axed former Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber - and replaced him with Roy Hodgson.
Struber, who led Barnsley between November 2019 and October 2020, had the Robins challenging for promotion earlier in the season.
However, form has nosedived and the 49-year-old has paid with his job. Struber has left with the Robins sat 16th in the Championship table, one point above Sheffield United and as close to the relegation zone as they are the top six.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the footballing pyramid, Bristol City have handed the reins to 78-year-old Roy Hodgson.
The managerial veteran, who has led the likes of Liverpool, Fulham and the England national team, was sacked by the Robins after a short stint as manager in 1982.
Bristol City make shock move
Bristol City’s chief executive officer Charlie Boss said: “I would like to thank Gerhard and Bernd for their hard work over the past nine months and we wish them all the best.
“Roy’s appointment is about more than the results of the next seven games. Over the remainder of the season, he will help us set the standards and values at the club that we will need to be successful going forwards.
“Roy is a vastly experienced coach who has achieved and won at the highest level. He will support me, our players and our football staff as we build towards achieving our potential.
“We are in the process of appointing a sporting director who will have a direct input into the recruitment of a new permanent head coach.”
Sheffield United set to face Roy Hodgson-led Bristol City
Sheffield United look set to come up against Hodgson’s Robins on April 6, when the Blades are due to visit Ashton Gate.
Hodgson said: “I have had great conversations with the board and I am really excited by the opportunity to help until the end of the season. We will get straight to work and look for a positive performance on Good Friday.”