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Breaking: Mark Robins leaves Coventry City with immediate effect
Coventry City have announced that Mark Robins has left the club with immediate effect. The decision comes after the Sky Blues were beaten 2-1 at home by Derby County last night.
A statement posted on the club website described it as a ‘difficult decision’, but added: “Since 2017, Mark has overseen the resurrection of Coventry City Football Club from the depths of League Two, to Champions of League One and to a hairs breadth away from both the Premier League and a second FA Cup Final, whilst competing in the Championship for a fifth consecutive season.
“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.
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“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 is well aware that this is a difficult moment after over seven very successful years at the helm and this decision is not taken lightly.
“The performance of the team over an extended period however have just not been good enough and as such the board of the Club has decided to make an immediate change in leadership."
Robins leaves the club with City in 17th place in the Championship following just four wins in their 14 games so far this season. They were on a run of two successive victories before the setback against Derby. He was the longest-serving manager in the second tier, having been appointed in 2017.
The club statement added: “The Club will take its time to appoint a successor to Mark, although the position will be that of Head Coach working within the new structure set up by the Club over the last two years.
“The club will shortly appoint an ‘Interim Head Coach’ who will take charge of the team against Sunderland on Saturday.
“The Club will also be organising a “Fans Forum” next week where the Chairman of the club will answer any and all questions on this subject and other affairs/concerns. The details of this will follow in due course.
“Mark’s achievements at the Sky Blues, often against a backdrop of uncertainty and financial restrictions, will see him remembered and lauded as one of the Club’s greatest ever managers, who was able to galvanise players, staff, fans and the Club as a whole to incredible feats.
“We all wish Mark the best of luck for the future.”
