COVENTRY City yesterday (Thursday) sacked manager Mark Robins – just hours after a 2-1 defeat by Derby County.
Robins, the longest-serving manager in the English Football League, had been in charge since 2017.
The 54-year-old had taken the Sky Blues from the depths of League Two, made them champions of League One and into the Championship.
In the last two seasons, Coventry made the play-off final, within touching distance of the Premier League, and took the club to its second FA Cup final.
In a statement, Coventry City said it was well aware this was a difficult moment after some very successful years at the helm and added the decision ‘had not been taken lightly’.
“Mark masterminded and built several team over that time that outperformed their budget, outperformed their infrastructure and brought back a playing style, credibility and belief to our City that had been lost and eroded over many years.
“These achievements will never be forgotten by those who witnessed such deeds and the broader community that once again began to rekindle their affection for our club.
“There is no doubt that Coventry City today would not be where it is today without the inspired actions of Mark and his team.”
The club wished Robins well for the future and said it would take its time to appoint a successor.
The next person in charge would be a ‘Head Coach working within the new structure set up by the club over the last two years’.
As the Observer went to press, the club said it would appoint an ‘interim head coach’ who would take charge against Sunderland on Saturday.
It will be a tough trip with The Black Cats top of the Championship table.
