Coventry City owner Doug King is to face Sky Blues fans over the sacking of Mark Robins as manager…
the wake of widespread criticism from City supporters, King will answer questions at a specially convened Fans Forum.
BBC CWR’s Rob Gurney, Clive Eakin and Lorna Bailey will host the hour-long show, which starts at 18:00 GMT.
They will be joined by representatives from supporter groups which make up the club’s Supporter Forum and also regular contributors to BBC CWR sport programmes.
Coventry City owner Doug King recently met with fans at the Coventry Building Society Arena to address the controversial sacking of long-serving manager Mark Robins. Robins had been at the helm for over seven years, guiding the club from League Two to the Championship, including a play-off final appearance and an FA Cup semi-final. His departure stunned many, leaving fans heartbroken and questioning the decision.
During the meeting, King explained that the sacking was part of a broader restructuring plan for the club. He revealed that Robins had initiated the departure of his assistant, Adi Viveash, leading the club to reassess its coaching setup. King likened the situation to a “divorce” and stated that Coventry was now looking for a new head coach to take the team forward.
The fan reaction was one of shock and anger. Supporters expressed their disappointment, with many highlighting Robins’ vital role in the club’s revival. “Mark ‘The Phoenix’ Robins brought us back from the ashes,” said one fan, reflecting the widespread sentiment of admiration for the manager’s contributions.
In the wake of Robins’ departure, former England international Frank Lampard was appointed as the new head coach. Under Lampard, the team has shown a significant improvement, climbing from 17th to a spot in the Championship play-offs. While the decision to sack Robins remains controversial, the team’s recent performances offer hope for the future.
As Coventry prepares for the upcoming play-off semi-final against Sunderland, fans are left to ponder whether this new chapter will lead to promotion and a brighter future for the Sky Blues.
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