Exclusive: Bristol City identify two leading contenders to replace Roy Hodgson

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(Credit: Imago) Bristol City next manager: Michael Skubala and John Mousinho emerge as front-runners Fri 8 May 2026 13:36, UK Bristol City are eyeing Lincoln City’s Michael Skubala and Porstmouth’s John Mousinho as leading contenders to become their next manager, sources have told Football Insider.Roy Hodgson took over from Gerhard Struber on an interim basis and guided the Robins to a 12th placed finish before leaving his role for the next permanent boss to step in.Now, the Robins are eyeing both Skubala and Mousinho as the two front-runners for the position as they ramp up efforts to land Hodgson’s replacement.Skubala is seen as a leading candidate given the success he has had in guiding Lincoln to the League One title and promotion to the Championship with 103 points.Mousinho, meanwhile, has enjoyed a strong season with Portsmouth but growing tensions behind the scenes could see him tempted to jump ship.🏆 City head coach Michael Skubala has collected his fourth Manager of the Month award of an incredible 2025/26 campaign, after picking up the prize for April.— Lincoln City FC 🇺🇦 (@LincolnCity_FC) May 8, 2026 View Tweet MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The Robins are undergoing major changes this summer, as Football Insider revealed Bristol City are in advanced talks with James Ellis to become their sporting director.Alongside that appointment, they are accelerating plans to land their next permanent manager, with two leading targets now emerging for the role.Michael SkubalaLincoln City RecordGames140Wins71Draws32Losses37Goals For232Goals Against141Michael Skubala’s record as Lincoln City manager.Skubala was named as the League One manager of the month for April, his fourth award of the season, highlighting the job he has done winning promotion for Lincoln.Mousinho, meanwhile, led his Portsmouth side to safety in the Championship with an 18th-placed finish and is very highly-rated for his work at Fratton Park.He is believed to have been left frustrated by a lack of investment and could leave rather than endure another relegation battle, with the Robins on alert over his situation.Who else is in the running for the Bristol City job?Despite their strong admiration of Skubala and Mousinho, Bristol City are assessing a number of candidates as they aim to get their next managerial appointment right.Hodgson’s interim stay gave them time to stabilise and assess their options, and there are now a number of names on their list of targets.Credit: ImagoFootball Insider revealed on 3 May that Gerrard is a target for Bristol City and is believed to be among the leading contenders for the role.His last stint in management came in Saudi Arabia will Al-Ettifaq, and now that he is clear of any tax-related roadblocks, he is eyeing a return to England.Recent reports have seen Burnley distance themselves from the former Rangers boss, potentially opening the door for Bristol City to swoop. 🏆 Championship Insider Access Get the full story from across the EFL with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from across the EFL Championship.