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Richard Keys takes X-rated swipe at Doug King amid brutal Frank Lampard to Coventry City verdict
Richard Keys has launched an X-rated blast at Coventry City owner Doug King over his decision to sack Mark Robins.
King broke his silence on why he axed Robins at a fans’ forum on Monday night and Sky Blues fan and BeINSPORTS presenter Keys has delivered a scathing verdict in his latest blog. “The first thing to address is Mark Robins’ sacking. Before I say anything else - of course I respect the right of any owner or chair to make decisions about his/her football club,” he said.
“I was very clear about that during Mike Ashley’s time at Newcastle. Geordies didn’t like many of the decisions Ashley made nor me for appearing to back him. I didn’t defend the decisions he was taking - only his right to make them.
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“And the same applies to Doug King. He can do as he likes at Coventry. But this time I am happy to pass judgement on his decision to sack Robins. He’s ****** up. What on earth possessed him to make that call?”
Keys blames King for being “at the heart of a terrible summer of transfer business” at the CBS Arena which left Robins with an “unbalanced” squad that has struggled in the Championship so far this season.
“Is it any wonder we made a bad start?” Keys continued. “But I didn’t care. Mark Robins saved our club. He took us to Wembley four times. He delivered two promotions - whilst playing home games at Northampton and Birmingham. He is quite simply the best manager we’ve ever had.
“And I say that as someone old enough to remember watching Coventry play under Jimmy Hill. Robins’ achievements eclipsed what Jim did.
“Robins could’ve taken us down for all I cared. He had so much credit in the bank. He was the best manager in the Championship. A class act. And he’ll turn up somewhere else with a proper job. I wish him nothing but success.
“As for King - having ripped Robins from those magnificent fans that took Wembley over as recently as last May - he’d better deliver something special now. Only promotion to the PL (Premier League) will do to make up for this.”
Keys also gave his verdict on who should replace Robins. “As I write, King hasn’t delivered a replacement for Robins. I’d go for Rob Edwards and Matt Bloomfield is clearly doing something right at Wycombe - but why replace the best Championship manager with one of the best in League One?,” he said.
“I’ve seen Frank Lampard’s name mentioned. I can definitely see why King would do that. He’d love to surround himself with some of Frank’s celebrity mates.”
