Tinnion appointed Robins boss
Wilson was sacked on Friday evening following a meeting with chairman Steve Lansdown and less than a week after the club missed out on promotion to the First Division with a play-off final defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
The 36-year-old midfielder, who is in his 11th and testimonial year with the West Country outfit, has signed a three-year deal as player-boss of The Robins.
A fans' favourite at Ashton Gate, Tinnion has made more than 500 appearances for the club since arriving in a £180,000 move from Bradford City in March 1993.
The former Newcastle United man is best known for scoring the goal that knocked Premiership giants Liverpool out of the FA Cup at Anfield in January 1994.
The Durham-born player has been working in the club's coaching ranks recently, having worked with The Robins' youth academy this past season.
Tinnion will now have the chance to take the reins of a side that will aim to make their overdue breakthrough of promotion to Division One next season.
Lansdown had indicated that they would interview Tinnion for the managerial post following Wilson's sacking on Friday evening and he was pleased to appoint the long-time servant as club boss.
"I have known Brian a long time. I always felt he had the ability to make a good football manager and I am delighted to give him the chance to do so at Bristol City," Lansdown told the club's official website.
"He has a vast knowledge of the club, from top to bottom, and this is a great opportunity for him to take us forward."
