3 extra managers amid Michael Skubala experiences

Bristol Metropolis are on the hunt for a brand new boss this summer season, and goal Michael Skubala has no intention of leaving his present aspect Lincoln Metropolis

Bristol Metropolis ended the 2025/26 Championship marketing campaign in twelfth place, capping off a vastly disappointing season for the Robins. After reaching the Championship play-off semi-finals the earlier yr, expectations had been far greater.

The membership completed the season below the administration of Roy Hodgson following the dismissal of Gerhard Struber in March. A vital summer season now awaits, with main modifications anticipated each within the squad and doubtlessly within the dugout.

The Robins are nonetheless on the hunt for a brand new boss now that Hodgson’s short-term stint is over. The membership had been taking a look at Michael Skubala from League One Champions Lincoln Metropolis, however he’s set to remain at his present membership.

One other man linked with the publish is Portsmouth boss John Mousinho. Nonetheless, that has gone stale on the time of writing.

With that mentioned, listed below are three managers that Bristol Metropolis needs to be taking a look at this summer season…

Dave Challinor

Following spectacular spells with AFC Fylde and Hartlepool United, Dave Challinor took cost of Stockport County in November 2021 whereas the membership had been nonetheless within the Nationwide League. After narrowly lacking out the earlier season, he guided County to the title in his first marketing campaign.

He rapidly turned Stockport into promotion contenders in League Two, though they fell brief within the 2022/23 play-offs. They responded by profitable the title and securing promotion to League One the next season.

He has secured back-to-back third place finishes in League One with Stockport County, and he’s presently seeking to win the League One play-offs. West Brom have had curiosity prior to now, and if his aspect doesn’t go up, he could possibly be obtainable to poach for Bristol Metropolis.

Mark van Bommel

Whereas Mark van Bommel stays greatest identified for his distinguished taking part in profession, his newest managerial spell with Royal Antwerp underlined his credentials within the dugout after tougher durations at PSV Eindhoven and VfL Wolfsburg.

Mark van Bommel’s managerial profession

The Dutchman received greater than half of his matches in Belgium and guided Antwerp to a league and cup double, earlier than additionally lifting the Belgian Tremendous Cup in 2023.

If Bristol Metropolis decide to look abroad of their seek for a brand new supervisor, one thing the Robins have often completed prior to now, Van Bommel may emerge as a critical candidate.

Ryan Mason

Mason is out of labor since he was sacked by West Brom again in January. Nonetheless, regardless of the poor begin to life in administration, Mason is a highly-rated coach.

Maybe at a membership like Bristol Metropolis, which can have barely decrease expectations, whereas additionally having a greater squad and extra assets to work with, Mason could also be in a greater place to essentially kick-start his managerial profession.

Throughout his two stints as Tottenham Hotspur’s interim boss, he confirmed numerous promise. Bristol Metropolis may capitalise on that this summer season, however he has been linked with a transfer to Italy in latest days.