Bristol City boss Liam Manning hit out at the “ridiculous” recent fixtures schedule following his side’s 1-1 draw at Cardiff City.

The Robins were playing their fourth game of the month, from which they have picked up five points to lie eighth in the table, two points outside the play-off places.

“I think the schedule is quite neglectful for the players, it becomes quite dangerous,” Manning told BBC Radio Bristol.

“Energy wise we were a little bit flat at times, especially first half, hence we made the changes to try and bring a bit of energy into the team.

“We did well to get ahead and then it becomes about how you manage the game. When we drop points, it tends to be away from home and we’ve just got to keep the ball better, rather than sitting that deep.

“At Championship level, you should never take points for granted. It’s another game unbeaten his week and it’s now about taking the learning from it and taking it into Friday (against Middlesbrough).

Manning lost Ross McCrorie with a hamstring “twinge” just before the hour.

“To go Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday, you run that risk, you’re exposing players, it’s dangerous and I just don’t get it,” he added.