MARK Robins admitted it was a ‘humbling experience’ after he received an Honorary Doctorate from Coventry University.
The former Coventry City manager returned to the city to receive the award in a ceremony at Coventry Cathedral.
Coventry sacked Robins earlier this month following the club’s disappointing start to the season.
The Honorary Doctorate recognises Robins’ impact on the club and the city after he secured promotion from League Two and then won the League One title.
He also took the club to within a penalty kick of promotion to the Premier League following an agonising defeat in the Championship play-off final in 2022/23.
Robins also lifted the EFL Trophy with Coventry in 2017 and guided the club to a first FA Cup semi-final since 1987.
He is now an Honorary Doctor of Administration.
Robins said: “It was an incredible honour – a really humbling experience for me. Sometimes things come out of left field and this was one of those but it was a really pleasant experience.
“I couldn’t be happier – a brilliant, brilliant day.”
Coventry University’s vice-chancellor, Professor John Latham CBE, said: “Mark Robins has played a crucial role in helping Coventry City come out of a dark few years and helped restore pride and belief among the fan base.
“His outstanding leadership and dedication to Coventry stretches further than just on the football pitch and we are proud to bestow this honour upon him for his contribution both on and off the field over the past near decade.
“It is said that all good things come to an end but it is right that we acknowledge the enormous and positive impact Mark has made here in Coventry.”
