Barnsley boss Lee Johnson not interested in Bristol City speculation

Barnsley boss Lee Johnson manager. Picture:Tony Johnson.

BARNSLEY head coach Lee Johnson is refusing to be drawn on speculation linking him with the vacant managerial position at Bristol City - but says he will not be distracted by the rumours.

Johnson, a former Robins player, is currently heading the betting for the Ashton Gate post - with his father Gary having previously managed the West Country outfit.

But the 34-year-old is concentrating solely on the here and now, with Barnsley facing a huge game at Fleetwood on Thursday night in a Johnstone’s Paint Trophy northern section final first leg - mindful that victory would see them reach Wembley for the first time since April 2008.

On the Robins link, he said: “I am not even going to give it the time of day. It’s the betting market.

“We have got a huge game on Thursday and nothing will take away from that focus.

“It’s betting. Until anything changes, then there is no decision to make anyway. I am really happy here.

“We have turned it around and are flying and have potentially a Wembley final if we win this (Fleetwood) game and we kick on.

“I have just got to focus on the game. I don’t think you can rule yourself in or out of anything until you know the circumstances. It is neither here nor there, it is Thursday - the game - and then Sunday (against Bury) and then that’s it.”