Chris Hughton is expected to be confirmed as manager of Bristol City over the weekend after holding talks with the club.
The 61-year old is understood to have reached agreement with the Championship side to succeed Lee Johnson who was sacked earlier this month.
Hughton has previously won promotion with Brighton and Newcastle United while he also guided Birmingham City to the play-offs.
After pushing for promotion this season, the ambitious Ashton Gate club finished 12th in the table.
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They had also considered Steven Gerrard as manager but he opted to stay at Rangers for now.