Carlton Palmer has urged Bristol City to show patience with manager Liam Manning, who was reportedly under pressure before their recent home match against Oxford United. According to *Football Insider*, Manning was at risk of being sacked due to consecutive 3-0 defeats against Derby County and Blackburn Rovers.
However, Bristol City managed a 2-1 comeback victory over Oxford, thanks to second-half goals from Sinclair Armstrong and Nahki Wells, potentially stabilizing Manning’s position. This win moved the Robins up to 13th in the Championship, with two victories, two draws, and two defeats in their opening six games of the 2024/25 season. Palmer emphasized that with time, Manning could further develop the team’s performance, especially following these early results.
| EFL Championship mid-table standings, as of September 23 | ||||
| Position | Team | Matches | GD | Pts |
| 11th | Norwich City | 6 | +1 | 8 |
| 12th | Middlesbrough | 6 | +1 | 8 |
| 13th | Bristol City | 6 | -4 | 8 |
| 14th | QPR | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 15th | Luton Town | 6 | -3 | 7 |
Carlton Palmer has urged Bristol City to exercise patience with Liam Manning, despite concerns over the team’s defensive record. The Robins have conceded 12 goals in the 2024/25 season, with only Portsmouth (23rd) and Cardiff City (24th) having worse defensive stats. Bristol City have let in three goals on three separate occasions.
Palmer acknowledged the decline in Manning’s win percentage since his arrival at Ashton Gate compared to his previous managerial roles. However, he believes that despite these setbacks, the club should allow Manning more time to address the defensive issues and improve results.
Liam Manning will likely view Bristol City’s next three matches as a pivotal moment to secure his position and alleviate any doubts surrounding his future. Facing Swansea City, Sheffield Wednesday, and Severnside rivals Cardiff City, who have struggled in the Championship and scored just one goal at the time of writing, offers a significant opportunity for Bristol City to gain crucial points.
If Manning’s side can perform well in these fixtures, it could not only boost the club’s standings but also demonstrate his capability to guide the team through difficult times. Positive results would help ease the pressure and reinforce his role as Bristol City manager, especially against a Cardiff team that has been underperforming.
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