Bristol City footballer Cole Skuse refused to comment on Gary's Johnson's departure from the club as he and team mate Marvin Elliott made a public appearance.

The pair were treated to a personal consultation from designer Jeff Banks at Debenhams, in Broadmead last night. They were due to be joined by former manager Johnson and caretaker boss Keith Millen, but neither made an appearance at the fashion event.

When asked about Johnson's departure, Skuse, 23, told the Evening Post: "We are not going to comment on that. It was training as normal today. We are carrying on as normal and looking forward to the Newcastle game on Saturday."

Skuse and Elliott were given manicures, a face mask and had their eyebrows plucked, before being fitted for a suit by Mr Banks, who told the Post: "Footballers normally look really good; they've got the money to spend on clothes. I have a long history with Bristol, including being an external examiner at Bristol University for many years, so it's nice to come back to offer advice."