Gareth Chilcott is still optimistic about the playing side at Bristol
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Former England international Gareth Chilcott believes Bristol face a bleak future unless more investment is put into the Memorial Stadium club.
The club are currently seven points adrift at the foot of the Premiership.
On-field woes are compounded by unconfirmed reports that general manager Corin Palmer could leave.
Chilcott told BBC Radio Bristol: "If they don't go down, they could be in a worse position with a lesser budget next year. It's a huge problem."
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I can't believe that Bristol won't beat Newcastle in a cup final-type scenario but... we have to pick up points on the road elsewhere
Former England and Bath prop Gareth Chilcott
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The former England and Bath prop said the club needed a "big lump of cash" to compete with other Premiership sides.
Speaking ahead of next month's crunch clash against rivals Newcastle, he said: "The actual playing side, I believe, can stay up.
"I can't believe that Bristol won't beat Newcastle in a cup final-type scenario but... we have to pick up points on the road elsewhere."
Quizzed about the rumours regarding Palmer, a spokesman for the club has told the BBC that it would be "inappropriate to comment on any employees status".
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