Brian Tinnion to leave Bristol City after 35 years

Bristol City technical director Brian Tinnion will leave his role this summer, ending a near 35-year day-to-day association with the club.

Tinnion, 58, made more than 450 English Football League appearances for the Robins as a player between 1993 and 2005.

During his time at Ashton Gate, Tinnion also held the position of manager and academy director, bringing the likes of Antoine Semenyo and Alex Scott through the ranks, before his most recent role.

Tinnion will continue to work for the club on a consultancy basis as a senior European scout.

In a letter posted on the club’s website, external, Tinnion said: “After more than a quarter of a century at Bristol City, both on and off the pitch, the time has come for me to say goodbye to my day-to-day role at the football club.

“Throughout my time at this incredible club, I have dedicated myself fully to every role I have been fortunate enough to undertake, giving my heart and soul to Bristol City every single day. It has been an honour and a privilege to represent the club for so many years.

“One of the greatest highlights of my journey has been leading and driving the academy programme. I take immense pride in helping discover and develop talented players and it continues to be a huge passion of mine.

“Stepping into the role of technical director brought another chapter of challenges and achievements that I will always cherish – in particular when the club reached the Championship play-offs for the first time in 17 years.

“Bristol City will continue to hold a special place in my heart in this new chapter of my life.”