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Paul Warne shows class to old pal Mark Robins in last words before Coventry City axe
Derby County head coach Paul Warne said he has the "utmost respect" for Mark Robins and admitted he would rather win against any other manager than his old pal.
Robins was sacked by the Sky Blues this morning after seven years in charge after they lost 2-1 to Derby who secured victory through two Jerry Yates goals last night.
But it gave Warne no extra pleasure at inflicting defeat on Robins with the pair having remained good friends since they were team-mates at Rotherham.
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And speaking after the game last night, Warne said: "I have a lot of respect for the management here, and the players they have are phenomenal.
"We were really pleased to win, but Coventry are a really good side. I have the utmost respect for Robbo and it does not make any sweeter - in fact I would rather beat any other manager bar Robbo. It's not like that.
"I am not bothered about outside noise. I know it's a big deal for some people. It's just about accumulating as many points as you can. If they all come at home, then they come at home. I like to win away because people travel and it's a good night out when you win. I want to win but not because the pressures outside of the football club demands it.
"If I played tiddlywinks with you, I'd want to win home or away. I don't like losing so I am just pleased the lads got reward for how much hard work they put in. If you do that you earn a little bit of luck and I thought we earned it."
