Former Bromley boss Andy Woodman believes Michael Skubala needs to be given more time at Bristol City as pressure begins to mount on the Robins manager.

The relationship between Skubala and fans has become increasingly toxic after a 5-0 drubbing by Norwich City on Saturday condemned them to a sixth home loss of the season.

It also left them six points off the play-off places, languishing down in 17th in the Championship table.

"For me, Michael needs a bit of time to put his identity on [the club]," Woodman told the 72+ podcast.

"He's got to find out who works in what system - and I know supporters think he should know that. You can look at them all day in training but when it comes to a Saturday, it's got to work. He's probably searching and finding."

Woodman highlighted the success Skubala had at his previous club Lincoln City, whom he led to the League One title last season with a mammoth 103 points.

However, fans are questioning whether the 44-year-old can repeat that success at a higher level.

Especially as the summer signings brought up from the third tier - forwards Dom Ballard and Lorent Tolaj and goalkeeper Sam Tickle - also appear to be struggling to adjust.

"He [Skubala] felt he took Lincoln probably to the promised land in their respect and he wants to test himself with a bigger budget and a slightly bigger club and I think he will come good," Woodman said.

"They have three players that have all come from League One and jumped up. That takes time as well. Those players are also going to be questioning whether they are good enough before they settle into the club."