Bristol City head coach Liam Manning will take a period of absence following the death of his baby son Theo.
City have not put a timescale on the 38-year-old's absence and said football duties will be carried out by his assistant Chris Hogg in the interim.
The club said in a statement: 'Everyone at Bristol City Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Liam's recently born son Theo John Manning.
'We know that Bristol City's supporters and the wider football family will share their condolences and deepest sympathy with Liam, his wife Fran and his son Isaac during this difficult period.
'Liam will take a period of absence, and all football duties will be carried out by Chris Hogg.
Bristol City head coach Liam Manning will take a leave of absence after his baby son Theo died
Manning took the job at Ashton gate in November 2023 after spells at Lommel in Belgium as well as MK Dons and Oxford United.
He steered them to an 11th-place finish in the Championship last campaign and this season they sit 16th.
Formed club Oxford offered their condolences on X, writing: 'Everyone at Oxford United is deeply saddened by the passing of Liam Manning's recently born son, Theo.
'We send our deepest condolences to Liam, his wife Fran, and their son Isaac during this incredibly difficult time. The whole Oxford United family and community of supporters is behind you, Liam. We are always United.'