Championship membership Coventry sack supervisor in ‘stupidest choice of all time’
Coventry City have made the ‘stupidest decision of all time’ after announcing they have sacked manager Mark Robins.
The 54-year-old, who was in his second spell in charge of the Championship side, had been the English Football League’s longest serving manager. However, with the Sky Blues currently sitting 17th in the table, Coventry’s board have taken the decision to sack Robins, which football fans have branded as the ‘stupidest decision of all time’.
A statement from Coventry read: “Coventry City Football Club has made the difficult decision to terminate the contract of Mark Robins as manager with immediate effect. 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. 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.”
They added: “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.”
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