Liam Manning: I hope Bristol City win at Middlesbrough made him smile – Chris Hogg

“I’m proud of the club, because it was never going to be a smooth performance where we were at our optimum,” Hogg told BBC Radio Bristol.

“It was always going to be a case of riding the early emotions of the tribute, which I thought was beautiful for little Theo.

“I’m so proud of the players and thank them for this week and how they’ve been as human beings.”

On Monday, Bristol City released a statement which announced that Manning would take a period leave of absence.

Hogg added: “I know the gaffer would have been watching even though I told him not to, but I hope it put a smile on his face even for a few seconds.

“Me and Liam (Manning) just want to make this the best club it can be and make it a team the city can be proud of.”