Coventry City have dismissed their manager Mark Robins, following dissatisfaction from the Championship club's board regarding the "performance of the team over an extended period." Robins held the distinction of being the longest-serving manager in the second tier, having been appointed in 2017. During his tenure, he successfully guided the team through two promotions from League Two. Robins also led Coventry to the 2022-23 Championship playoff final, where they were defeated by Luton Town in a penalty shootout, and to the semi-finals of the FA Cup last season, narrowly losing to Manchester United.
Coventry's recent 2-1 home defeat to Derby County on Wednesday night has left them in 17th place in the table. "Since 2017, Mark has been instrumental in the revival of Coventry City from the lows of League Two, to champions of League One, and to the brink of both the Premier League and a second FA Cup final, while competing in the Championship for a fifth consecutive season," the club stated in a release. "Mark orchestrated and constructed several teams during this period that exceeded their budgetary constraints, outperformed their infrastructure, and restored a playing style, credibility, and belief to our city that had been lost and eroded over many years. These accomplishments will forever be remembered by those who witnessed them and the broader community that once again began to rekindle their passion for our club.
There is no question that Coventry City would not be where it is today without the visionary leadership of Mark and his team. The club acknowledges that this is a challenging moment following over seven highly successful years at the helm, and this decision was not made without considerable thought."
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