The hot topic surrounding Bristol City is still very much the future of head coach Lee Johnson - and that's come as little of a surprise after Tuesday's drubbing at Deepdale.

The Robins were trounced 5-0 by play-off chasers Preston North End who, under the experienced Simon Grayson, have spent just £250k in transfer fees this season compared to big spending City, who have spent Steve Lansdown's millions on a number of players over the last two transfer windows.

Johnson, meanwhile, seems to have the backing of Billionaire owner Lansdown and the rest of the board.

The former City midfielder has overseen just three Championship victories in 2017, while the Robins' away form stands at 14 defeats - the same as the last two campaigns combined.

Johnson - in his time in charge so far - has led City to 18 win in 56 games, with a winning percentage of just 32%.

They are just one point above the drop zone ahead of Saturday's game against Wolves at Ashton Gate.