James Piercy

Liam Manning is excited to work with Marcus McGuane again, and the feeling is mutual, with the midfielder joining Bristol City on a permanent deal from Oxford United for an undisclosed fee, understood to be a nominal amount.

Marcus McGuane played his best football at Oxford United when the now-Robins coach was in charge

Bristol City are still interested in Burnley's Luke McNally but talks appear to have reached an impasse

Bristol City are considering a loan move for Leicester City centre-back Ben Nelson before Friday's transfer deadline, Bristol Live understands, as

Lauren Smith has been in the dugout at Bristol City for the last four years

Bristol City have reshuffled their midfield options with Marcus McGuane joining from Oxford United to replace Taylor Gardner-Hickman

Action and reaction as Bristol City take on Derby County in their last fixture before the international break

Bristol City will likely be without Rob Dickie until November but the Robins head coach has depth in defence and throughout his squad

Liam Manning is confident Bristol City have the resources to cover the absence of Rob Dickie, with the club's reigning Player of the Year having been ruled out for around two months with a hamstring injury.

Bristol City had been preparing for the Championship kick-off with Lauren Smith at the helm but her decision to walk away from the job has meant the Robins have needed a steady hand to take charge