Bristol City to interview McInnes

St Johnstone last night granted permission to Bristol City to interview their manager Derek McInnes.

McInnes was linked with the vacancy at the npower Championship club following the departure of Keith Millen at the start of the month. A statement on Saints’ website confirmed: “Following negotiations, the club have agreed to Bristol City’s request to interview manager Derek McInnes.”

City chairman Colin Sexstone, who will hold interviews at the start of next week, said: “Derek is a strong contender, we’ve heard good things about him, hence the reason we have requested permission from St Johnstone to interview him about the role.”