Gerhard Struber: Is the switch to Bristol City ahead?

Gerhard Struber: Is the switch to Bristol City ahead?

Gerhard Struber is about to take on a new challenge in the English championship. Two game days before the end of the season, he was surprisingly released as a coach of 1. FC Köln, although his team ran in a strong second place in the league at that time. This is not the first time that Struber loses his post in a promising situation. In 2024 he was relieved of his office as leaders at Red Bull Salzburg, which raised questions about his continuity.

Currently Struber is traded as the top favorite for the coaching position at Bristol City. As Laola1 he could already be officially presented on Thursday. The likelihood of his appointment is high because most of the English media tap him, while his competitor Rob Edwards, who was also a candidate, will probably take over or Middlesbrough.

The perspectives at Bristol City

Bristol City completed the championship last season in sixth place and failed in the play-off semi-final against Sheffield United. The previous trainer, Liam Manning, switched to Norwich City, which justifies the need for a new sporting management. A report by journalist John Percy from Telegraph Sport emphasizes that Struber is considered to be the success of Manning.

Struber has already gained experience in English football after training FC Barnsley in the 2019/20 season. During this time he managed to prevent the descent from his team. After Barnsley, he took over the New York Red Bulls and then Red Bull Salzburg before heading FC Köln in the course of this season. Under his leadership, the promotion to the Bundesliga succeeded, but the renewed dismissal makes his future appear uncertain.

The importance of trainer changes

The discussion about changing coaches is not new. Statistics show that such decisions are not necessarily accompanied by the desired success. According to an analysis of SPIEGEL rarely brings the desired results. This raises questions about the long -term strategy of clubs and poses the effectiveness of such measures.

A move to Bristol City could be a chance for Struber, to rehabilitate and to further expand its reputation in international football. In view of his previous successes and experiences in the championship, many hope that he can reach the next stage with Bristol City.