'To look too far in the future is not smart': Struber answers your questions

We asked you to pose your questions for the Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber.

He joined BBC Radio Bristol's Ed Hadwin ahead of their first game of the season at Sheffield United on Saturday (17:30 BST).

Thanks for getting in touch and here is a selection of just some of the answers from the head coach - you can listen to the whole programme here.

Phillippa - How easy was it to come to Bristol City?

GS - My plan was different, I wanted a break after (leaving) Cologne but I always had a big connection with English football. Bristol City knocked on the door and from all the conversations we had it was clear to me it could be a win-win for everyone. For me it was clear I had to come.

Liam/Harry/Richard - With the squad you have for next season and the budget, do you think we are ready again for a push for the play offs and promotion?

GS - We have an interesting group of players and I have a high level of trust in them. I would say now the style of play will be different - we want to be aggressive on the field with a high intensity. We need a big roster of players with resilience to go this way. One of our big strengths is a great dressing room with leaders. I can feel the expectation after last season but it's important from the inside we work in the here and now. To look too far in the future is not smart.

Phillip - What objectives have you been set by the board?

GS - They expect in the end we go a typical Bristol City way which means results and integrate local players. I want to bring new young players into the team. At the same time I must realise when the players are ready.

David - You've used a number of young players during pre-season. Which of those are you most excited about and who if any do you believe will have an impact on the first team this season?

GS - They are important players - but this is not a romantic world, I hope they understand that - they have to fight and when they show me good performances I am open to giving them time to play. (On Ephraim Yeboah) He has shown me he is brave on the field, and showed not only me but also his team mates and there is Elijah (Morrison) and Adam Murphy who are interesting and we will see what comes.

Paul/Ben/Geoff - Is there any money available to buy players and will there be any more new signings?

GS - We are open but it's important that not only you find someone who is technically and tactically on the same level or better but also his character and mentality must be on the top level. I test this before I decided to bring a player in. I have to protect my team and I think we've done a good job so far. We are looking and hope we can find the one or other who can help us.

Paul/Geoff - Do you think we have enough quality up front? Are you looking for another striker?

GS - We have a lot of strikers on the roster with the right quality but if there is one on the market who would be ready for us the door is open, but it has to be the right one.

Ian/Kevin - Will you be starting with two strikers?

GS - We should be flexible in our system. I want to be fluid with how we press the opposition and how we are in possession. This might be with one striker or two. We want to create a set-up where the opposition aren't clear which system they will be playing against.

Paul - Fally Mayulu didn't even make it off the bench on Saturday so is he even in your plans?

GS - I don't know why last season wasn't his season. I see a player with interesting potential and the last few weeks he showed the ambition to grow and learn and with coaching we can bring him on a level to be on our starting roster. I can say when I was at Cologne he was on our radar.

Steve - If we're leading and there were 10 minutes left and the opposition were on top, would you take off the person who scored both goals to be more defensive?

GS - Football is so special and always different - it might be a game where we bring someone on to be more defensive but from my DNA I would say right now is the time to bring a third striker on and go all in. But also (you would have to think) what is going on in the table? So we have to think strategically - maybe not every fan can realise why a coach changes something.