The Robins have not put a timescale on the 38-year-old's absence and said football duties will be carried out by his assistant Chris Hogg in the interim.
Here is the staggering amount the former footballer and manager Sir Alex Ferguson is worth despite his multi-million pound role within Manchester United getting axed by Ineos.
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British No 1 Katie Boulter rediscovered her form to make it through to the last 16 of the Ningbo Open after beating Italy's Sara Errani in straight sets on Tuesday.
Pakistan's debutant Kamran Ghulam posted his maiden Test century as England claimed five wickets on day one of the second Test in Multan.
Head coach Sarina Wiegman says that Chloe Kelly has "built credit" with England and deserves her place in the squad amid limited opportunity at Manchester City.
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England are defied by a century on debut by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam on the opening day of the second Test in Multan.
Ange Postecoglou could be boosted by the return of Spurs captain for London derby against West Ham
The Exeter lock captained his country during this year’s Six Nations.
It was reported on Tuesday morning that United minority owners INEOS have decided to end Ferguson's multi-million-pound contract as a global club ambassador and club director.
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