Bristol City vs Sheff Utd preview: Liam Manning's purpose over passing vision may prove key for Robins' hopes

7 May 2025, 13:41 | Updated: 8 May 2025, 10:48

At half-time of Saturday's game with Preston, Bristol City boss Liam Manning prepared the biggest team-talk of his career with his side trailing 2-0 and their promotion house of cards on the verge of collapse.

He wasn't to know at the time that any score would be enough for the Robins to secure a play-off spot, and if results elsewhere had turned against them defeat would have signalled the ultimate anti-climax with a first top-six Championship finish since 2008 on the line.

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