Football City focused on their own game ahead of Swans clash - Struber

BRISTOL City will focus on their own game rather than the threat Swansea City could pose at Ashton Gate, Gerhard Struber insists, as the Reds face the unusual situation of preparing to face a side who have been without a head coach for the past 10 days.

- Daniel CARTER

Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber with City's goalscorer Scott Twine last time out at Watford

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The Reds welcome the Swans to south Bristol on Saturday lunchtime as they look to secure a first win in four matches in what will be their first outing after the November international break. While City impressed last time out in their draw with Watford, they haven't claimed all three points in the Championship since October.

Swansea, who yesterday confirmed that Darren O’Dea will be in interim charge of the side for tomorrow's game, are in the midst of their own winless run, having lost three - and drawn the other - of their last four matches in all competitions. That poor run of form, partnered with a disappointing start to the season, saw the South Wales side part ways with Alan Sheehan early in the international break.

In their statement confirming Sheehan’s sacking, the Swans made no mention at the time of who would be in interim charge. Understandably, such uncertainty has impacted not only the Swans but Struber and his City players’ preparation.

“It makes a difference,” the City head coach told the