'Got to give him a chance' - fans react to Struber

Gerhard Struber has been announced as the new head coach of Bristol City.

Here are some of your views on the appointment of the Austrian to replace Liam Manning.

Kristian - I love the way the Austrian national team plays, and apparently it's hard coded into Austrian football. So to have an Austrian head coach with a reputation for that style of play, and an academy that's set up for it, makes me quite excited.

Hedley - One thing I have to say is that any manager at City must have some help with bringing in fresh talent which we lacked in key areas especially in the play-offs as we were not in the same class as Sheffield United. Unless this happens it will be a difficult season.

Kevin - Got to give the guy a chance but hope he plays two up front.

Simon - On first impressions very positive. Talks a good game and seems passionate, only time will tell.

Paul - No, it's a poor one again from the chairman.

Alan - My only concern is that owner Steve Lansdown has shown little sign of seriously investing in this team. I only hope that Struber obtained some assurances about strengthening City (particularly up front) before committing.

Clive - We as fans don't know how good or bad the new manager will be but after 10 games will have a good idea. The first thing for us as fans will be to see if and who the board allow him to move on from the poor strike force we have and replace them with decent forwards or he will fail.

Mark - Struber wasn't first on my list let alone in the top five - Steve Lansdown said we should aim to repeat last season's performance but I'd love to see us finish in the top five and should we end up in the play-offs again we have to go and win it, that's the next logical step. Anything less then a top-six finish will be a disappointing season.