Exclusive: Michael Skubala makes final decision on quitting Lincoln for Bristol City

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(Credit: Imago, Getty) Mon 11 May 2026 10:33, UK Michael Skubala is set to stay in charge of League One champions Lincoln City despite interest from Bristol City, sources have told Football Insider.The Robins had identified the 43-year-old as an ideal candidate to lead the next stage of their project in 2026-27, but will now have to look elsewhere to find their next man. Skubala has defied the odds to lead Lincoln to promotion from the third tier, and sources have indicated that he remains committed to the project at the LNER Stadium.

Michael Skubala not interested in Bristol City vacancyFootball Insider revealed on Friday that Bristol City had identified Skubala and Portsmouth boss John Mousinho as the leading contenders for their vacant managerial role. ManagerGamesWDLWin %Best FinishMichael Skubala12261322950%1stJohn Mousinho693822955%1stSkubala’s record in League One compared to Mousinho’s, as per Transfermarkt.Skubala has now made it clear that the role at Ashton Gate is of little interest to him, after the team laboured to a 12th-placed finish in the Championship this term.

Skubala is already clear that he will not be moving to take on the job there next term, as he is hoping to continue the surprise story that is developing with Lincoln. They will be hugely unfancied in the Championship next term, but their boss is not yet ready to turn his back on what he has built.