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Sophie Hurcom
BBC Sport, West
Bristol City have appointed Gerhard Struber as their new head coach on a three-year deal.
The 48-year-old Austrian arrives two weeks after predecessor Liam Manning left Ashton Gate to take over at fellow Championship club Norwich City.
Manning had led the Robins to the play-offs last season, the first time in 17 years the club had finished in the top six of the second tier.
Struber spent a year managing Barnsley from 2019 to 2020 before spells at New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Salzburg and Cologne.
He has signed a contract with the Robins until 2028.
"I am very excited for the job here with great fans and a great team - I'm looking forward to a new task," Struber told the club's website, external.
"The style of play here fits completely, especially developing young players.
"This is a very interesting group and I think they did a great job last season and were very successful. Right now is the time to build and do everything we can to go the next step."
