Wilson in 2000 and the role often gave him time and space to execute through balls, such was his form in that role that he was voted as the best player in his division. He became player-coach in 2000 (and had helped coach the club's youth teams since the mid-90s) and succeeded Danny Wilson as manager in 2004. He was also part of the side that won the 2003 Football League Trophy Final. Tinnion's first season in charge saw Bristol City fail to make the play-offs and the 2005–06 season started inconsistently, leaving the City fans unconvinced about his ability to make his move into management successful. City's league results failed to improve in 2005/6, and capitulating in a 7–1 thrashing by Swansea City on 10 September 2005 was the final straw; facing a wave of discontent among the supporters, Tinnion stepped down as manager the following day. After his departure from Bristol City, Tinnion trained with Cheltenham Town, turning out for them in a reserve match, and then joined Conference side Aldershot. He subsequently played for Conference South side Weston-super-Mare and in January 2007 joined TeamBath. Tinnion has since retired from playing in the summer of 2007 and now coaches youth football, running soccer schools both in Southern Spain and at The Imperial Ground in Bristol. In addition to this, he now works in the Bristol City youth setup, managing the loan moves of young players. In October 2021, Tinnion was promoted to the role of Academy Director. In November 2022, Tinnion was appointed as Technical Director. Honours Individual PFA Team of the Year: 2000–01 Second Division, 2003–04 Second Division References External links Living people 1968 births People from Stanley, County Durham Footballers from County Durham Association football midfielders English footballers English football managers Newcastle United F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Aldershot Town F.C. players Bristol City F.C. managers Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. players English Football League players English Football League managers National League (English football) players Team Bath F.C. players Bristol City F.C. non-playing staff