Bristol City back Michael Skubala to turn around home form

Bristol City have given head coach Michael Skubala more time, with the club's chief executive saying the priority is better results at home. The decision follows a 5-0 defeat to Norwich City at Ashton Gate, which left Bristol City 17th in the Championship.

The Championship is the second tier of English football, one step below the Premier League. Bristol City have now lost their last four league matches at Ashton Gate. Across their last 10 games in all competitions, they have won just two.

Charlie Boss, the club's chief executive, said the club will give Skubala the opportunity to improve results, particularly at home. BBC Sport reported that the club's board met earlier this week and agreed on that course. Boss also posted a message on the club's news page addressed to supporters.

Skubala arrived at Ashton Gate in May on a three-year deal. Before that, he led Lincoln City to the League One title, the third tier of English football, last season. That is a strong record for a manager now being asked to fix a home problem at a bigger club.

The pressure is clear, but so is the timetable. Bristol City's next Championship match is away at Middlesbrough on 21 November, so the first chance to show a change comes on the road rather than in front of their own fans.