BRISTOL City players will be subject to trial by video between now and the end of the season.

New manager Steve Coppell is not due to start work until May 11 and will not be present at either of City's final two games, at home to Derby County today and at Blackpool a week tomorrow.

Although Gary Johnson's successor will be holidaying in the United States, he will, nevertheless, be keeping a close eye on events as he assesses the squad. And before jetting out of the country, he revealed his plans to watch video recordings of City's remaining games.

Coppell said: "I was always going to come in after the end of the season, but that doesn't mean I haven't already been studying the games.

"I have to assess the squad and identify the areas I think need strengthening ahead of next season and that's where videos and DVDs come in useful.

"I've already watched plenty of games and I'm learning about the players. Even though I won't be here for the last two games, that process will continue, so at least I will be familiar with what the players are about."

Although City chairman Steve Lansdown is sure to make cash available for signings during the summer, Coppell insisted money has not been discussed.

"We've honestly not talked about that yet," said the 54-year-old Liverpudlian.