Simon Jordan BAFFLED by Coventry City's 'STRANGE' Decision to SACK Mark Robins! 😲❌

[@CovRealist]

Doug King has undermined Robins ever since last season ended. His 2 main allies in Lawrence and Viveash left and a whole host of iPad technicians were brought in to assist Robins. Robins was a dead man walking from that moment on. He’s cut a lonely figure since. No Coventry fan is happy with this and we all wish Mark the best from here on in. There’s Only One Mark Robins. 👏

[@ger56567]

Your 100% right, Simon talking about putting his hand in his pocket, no he hasn't the money spent has come from the sale of vic and Gus

[@dubiouscaesar3709]

I'm speculating, but I think when MR and AV got those four year contracts there was a lot of uncertainty on the future of Dennis Lawrence (i.e no contract, maybe a rolling one at best), that started to unsettle the dugout, then the AV sacking, it's no secret that those two steps have contributed to our decline. Given the nature of football and with the realistic scenario of the board trying to bring a young manager on board, I was hoping that at worst they'd move MR upstairs as a director of football maybe. Still cannot see what these coaches do, Carr seems to be the only one with a bit of umph about him.

[@stephenholmes1036]

Got it in one

[@Paulreader-q3c]

Chairman's ego.......something Simom should know all about!

[@Asa93-u6c]

Shocking decision. That man dragged coventry from the depths of the 4th tier to within a penalty shoot out from getting into the premier league. Another championship club will come in for mark robins.

[@dal6984]

That’s what’s painful.. Owner showed no loyalty.

[@CrackajackBarumpBumpChh]

Celtic fan here. Just wanted to wish Coventry all the best and all the people involved. Despicable owners again. We stand together no matter what club. Supporters make clubs. All the best Coventry. We are all with you.

[@ninoovcov]

Cheers mate.

[@reconn9056]

thanks buddy

[@tonberrykinged]

Appreciated

[@user-dk6jb6hq9t]

I am from coventry and only recently we was saying he is arguably the greatest manager we have ever had and should have a statue...crazy decision

[@TimComley]

Statue stretching it a bit

[@Arsenal4lifeA4L]

​@@TimComley not really, Coventry were on the brink of dropping out of the football league. He took them to the Championship and was a kick away from getting into the Premier League.

[@ninoovcov]

Unlike arsenal and other pay for success clubs Coventry City are a real football club who find success without large amounts of money, so Statue for Mark Robins is real ​@Arsenal4lifeA4L

[@dubiouscaesar3709]

​@@TimComleyif you'd seen first hand just how toxic things were prior to his return you'd understand.

[@Andy-co6pn]

Greatest manager ? Have you forgotten Jimmy Hill ??

[@dal6984]

As a Cov fan.. Really gutted!!

[@benryan7795]

Its disgusting how theyve treated a man who should have multiple statues for what hes done for our club.people forget we were a league 2 outfit living out of others stadiums a constant turn around of players and trying to make it work.he will forever be sky blue and we cant thank him enough.

[@lokoman8377]

Terrible decision. Mark was one of the good guys!

[@appledoreman]

Not "was," IS.

[@66Viscount]

I was born and bred in Coventry. Absolutely baffled by this decision. I don’t think Mark will be out of work very long.

[@dubiouscaesar3709]

@@66Viscount he'll probably want a break for a bit. I bet if he does return though he'll be linking up with Ady.

[@GarethFerguson]

clearly the coventry owner is looking them to go up this season and has had no intention of backing the manager to do it, its all going to end in tears

Been watching coventry for the last 3 seasons,robins has done a magnificent job, terrible decision by the coventry chairman, reminds me of birmingham's decision to sack their manager when they were 5th in the league. Hope Mark gets a crack at a premier league club soon

[@reliablereindeer]

Sacking manager when they are 5th vs sacking manager when they are 17th is not the same.

@@reliablereindeer coventry are 7 points off the playoffs ,after back to back wins and being their most succesful manager in years

[@gabbsdad]

Bristol City fan here. Coventry must be mugs!

[@JackovdaBoro]

As a Boro fan Im relieved we might be able to beat them now

[@gregnorth6413]

😂😂dream on Jack😂😂

[@bazza768]

Disgusting treatment of arguably their best manager. Nearly won promotion then sold top scorer. What did they expect?

[@Renone87]

How ridiculous they are only 7 points off the playoffs

[@adrianrennocks1007]

Shocking decision

[@DrBased123]

Level on points with relegation.

[@duncanmoore8921]

​@DrBased123 your right mate it was a real worry as the seasons nearly over

[@paulhynes170]

They could have waited till end of the season then made a decision then Robbins earned the right to stay til the end of season at least

[@benphipps6498]

Why should they? The standard of the championship this season really isn't great and with the likes of Wright, Sheaf, Sakamoto, Simms, Thomas-Asante etc. They have a squad that can make the play-offs. Why waste the opportunity purely out of sentiment when they've been poor in the league since the last two months of last season too? They've spent money and have ambitions of making the Premier League. If you want to achieve that, there's only so much room for sentiment.

[@taylorr7]

@@benphipps6498you been a fickle Cov fan since 2021 pal. Been a Cov fan for 30 years and he earned a whole season. Would have took a 21st finish rather than deal with a merry go round of managers, we had 16 in 14 years.

[@benphipps6498]

@taylorr7 I don't support Coventry, I support Leicester, and I frankly couldn't care less as to what happens to Cov. Why do you think I said 'they' instead of 'we'? I just think your squad is better than it's shown and should be challenging at the top end of the table. If the ownership have aspirations of reaching the Premier League, they're only going to be so sentimental.

[@taylorr7]

@@benphipps6498I suppose you were up for Ranieri getting sacked after your premiership title win ? Sometimes people deserve sentiment and time for creating moments they won’t forget

[@benphipps6498]

@taylorr7 Actually, I defended the decision at the time, as did most of us. It was obviously very sad and nobody wanted to see it happen, but the club would have been in deep trouble given the contracts that had been handed out to the players if relegated. As it happens, the decision purely from a footballing perspective was completely vindicated. The team finished 12th that season despite looking certain to go down and made the last 8 of the champions league and then qualified went onto finish in the top half for several seasons afterwards and won the FA cup. If Cov now fly up the table under a new manager and get promoted via the playoffs (automatics probably out of reach now), would you still think it was the wrong decision? The one thing I do find confusing about the sacking is the timing. You've won two of your last three games. If it was me, I'd have given him the next three (very difficult) games and if he failed to win any of them, I would have then made the change because it would at least give a new manager a run at some 'easier' games. I do understand however why a chairman that wants the club to be promoted would make a change if he feels the team are underachieving.

[@wolfman9132]

Crazy decision! this man has put Cov back on the footballing map again after 2 decades of mediocre, shame on the board.

[@Hunterfinn625]

Strange decision.

[@plol]

Had they sacked him a week earlier he could have got the man u job that's how good he is !

[@jamesmaskell3743]

The Guardian report on Lopetegui was written by the guy who said that ETH would be fired after the FA Cup final, no matter the result. Their credibility is shot.

[@adrianbennett3761]

Coventry will probably get relegated now.

[@doublejumpvideogames....]

Good.

[@benphipps6498]

As a Leicester fan that obviously doesn't like Coventry, their squad is one of the best in the championship. Let's not act like having that group of players outside of the relegation on goal difference is them punching well above their weight. Robins had done a brilliant job there overall but it doesn't mean that's wrong to move if things aren't going well. That squad should finish in the top six of the championship or at very least in the top 8 and as long as they appoint a competent manager, they'll finish comfortably mid table at very least.

[@adrianbennett3761]

@ Finding a new manager might prove tricky, although they’ve probably approached someone already.

[@Bumbaclartjosh]

@@doublejumpvideogames....no not good

[@andybetts6584]

Come to Leicester Mark!

[@phillipcarter8045]

Why you sacked a manager who won you the premiership title in the 2916 - 17 .season . 😊

[@gjh997]

Strange decision. Top manager from an Everton fan

[@patbrett3031]

They’ve sold their best players like Gyokeres & Hamer!!

[@xSeann95]

like they had a choice… those players were destined for premier league or champions league football

[@mattweir991]

And reinvested that money, let's not pretend that the owner came in to sell those two and pocketed the cash. He was forced to sell and pumped that back into the club which ultimately means Coventry are one of the biggest spenders in the championship over the last two years.

[@adrianbennett3761]

@@mattweir991 Why have things gone a bit wrong for Robins if he’s been able to reinvest in the squad?

[@mattweir991]

@@adrianbennett3761 ultimately Robins had success with us when he ran everything, recruitment, his man ran coaching, if robins didn't do it, it was his people. This new owner has come in and seen that other (bigger and better) clubs tend to operate with different departments all supporting the on field operations. Ultimately, he has decided to make that change but kept robins in a head coach role which I don't really think he is, as a manager phenomenal, but in that sense I think a lot of our fans feel he has been stitched up. Namely recruitment seems to have bought some duds and overpaid in some cases, the tactics haven't worked and players don't seem to be putting much effort in. I think we are trying to transition and that's had a bigger impact than anyone expected. Let's be honest Coventry had no right to have a player of Gyokeres' quality, we had no right being in the FA Cup semi finals and running Utd as close as we did but that was all robins and his team. What happens next, I guess will be Doug and his teams doing.

[@Bedwarsforlife1]

It happens every year we get new players they gel and we are the best team in November we were about to go on our usual good run. He took out his assistants and didn't invest well in the summer​@@adrianbennett3761

[@jimmychalmers8733]

Jordan completely changed his view at the end. At the start he was shaking his head then at the end complete turnaround. Let's see what has happened first. 🤣🤣

[@kyleglover8582]

Doug King...... More like Donkey Kong. When done you've alienated yourself from the loyal fan base!

[@jamesduffy7549]

Whats gone on is Doug King clearly believes he has a "vision" for the club, as the statement put out says we are looking for a head coach within the clubs new strucure, i.e dipsticks with ipads rather than a manager like Robins. However, when King arrived, he was well aware Robins is untouchable, and couldnt get rid. I believe he wanted to when he sacked Viveash. Hes been wanting an excuse and has just decided to do it now.

[@realitycheck1883]

While this decision is very sad it has been clear from recent performances taken as a whole that the team is not progressing. If another Head Coach is appointed and takes the club to the next level then the decision will be right. It may be that Robins had reached a ceiling in terms of his tactical nous. I really hoped that after a couple of wins Coventry had turned the corner but last night's performance suggested otherwise

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Coventry fan and I'm absolutely disgusted!! We were calling Doug King our saviour for ridding us from SISU but it looks like we are going to have another fight on our hands, we are ready, bring it on!!

[@Mogzilla86]

My heart says yes to ice cream. My jeans say no✨

[@harrypatchett3850]

doug kings a tool

[@deematty46]

In there last 20 championship games they are 4-4-12 bearing in mind 2 of those wins were in the last 3 and one of those wins was against 10 men. The truth is Viktor and Hamer have not being in half way replaced. Not one recent signing could be considered a success.

[@AdiBurgess-s5w]

Awful decision robbins in king out 😔

[@OYARZABALLLLLL-MA-RIBS]

Would love to have him at Hibs.

[@Eric76]

Julian Lopetegui should be under pressure, but so must the likes of Oliver Glasner at Palace. I am afraid we can't be spoon fed sporting objectivity by TalkSport if they are not making reasonable judgement on other clubs and their managers in equal objectivity. Everton and Leicester with Sean Dyche and Steve Cooper don't deserve to be out of the question in being sacked by the end of this year at the latest either.

[@davidfogg1845]

they could rue the day doing this, very strange and too early, something has gone off behind closed doors

[@themadmoderator8465]

safc fan and this is a shock

[@martinmac844]

doug king has been spoilt since he bought the club with trips to wembley, and he must think its easy for a team to repeat this each year. doug king is clearly a person with no experiance of running a football club, owners of football clubs do not make money please bear in mind that doug king is worth on paper £80 million quid so he has not got the money to keep investing in the club, he does not even own the stadium.look at the wealth of the owners in this league the majority are worth 500 million and some are billionaires in sacking mark robins and letting adi viveash go when he did, doug king is a silly man doing this we had a chance of returning to the premiership under robins and viveash and all i can see is a relegation battle ensuing and i would not be surprised if we are relegated. doug king is looking for his money back, big money due from the sell on clause of victor gyorkes sell a couple more players and he has got his investment back. i also think there is more to it about ellis simms injury and not giving palmer a contract. doug king is a complete plonker in my opinion.

[@mechaishida7588]

Mark Robins invested himself into Coventry City, from League 2 up to the Championship. We have not had that level of commitment and devotion since the days of John Sillett and George Curtis. He will be impossible to replace.

[@DeanSteele-zo8gi]

Mark Robbins probably 1 of the best managers outside the Premiership.

[@siebdykstra]

Wow, what a terrible decision. Cov had gone up a few levels, could go higher. Wonder who they are thinking of replacing him with, and if his his squad will be behind the new manager.

[@paulyeomans850]

Wolves,West ham and Leicester should take note here.

[@mjw_S61]

Worthwhile checking back on the managers Crystal Palace appointed during Simon Jordan's tenure. Good grief...

[@thefilmandmusic]

It’s baffling ,,, they’ve done great with him

[@thefilmandmusic]

Cov were robbed in that semi against Man U

[@grimupnorth]

Manchester United won the European cup in 1968. Five years later, they were relegated to Division 2. Matt Busby did fairly well, I think you'd agree, but he hung around too long, and didn't try to consolidate. A bit like us after the FA cup final win in '87.

[@OJSCollectables]

Absolutely gutted by this decision 😢😢 Mark thank you for all the amazing memories 🩵🩵 PUSB CCFC 🩵🩵

[@kmurphy994]

Disgraceful decision..I’m holding my head in disbelief

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

They are 17th and can't win games. Very strange. Same Simon called for Ten hag to go numerous times they were 14th.

[@randlerobbertson8792]

Goaaarrrn Stoke. Weve been on our arses since relegation in 2018 - lets hope Msrk Robins finally gets a grip of our club.

[@whettz1992]

Absolutely gutted Mark Robins sky blue army

[@jordanbyford2693]

West ham would of been better off staying with David Moyes whats the difference between this season and last season

[@bigregful]

I totally agree with Jordan. Coventry have come out of the doldrums, and Robbins seems to have singlehandedly made them relevant again. Bizarre decision.

[@gavinlisk2292]

"a source close to the owner" you mean you Jim!

[@pitbull2005]

From the dizzy heights of almost getting to the Premier to one point of the drop zone...he had to go to freshen up the team....BUT Frank Lampard...that's got to be a joke!

[@bantamNeil12]

Very strange decision by Doug King to sack Mark Robins imo...They will struggle to get another manager better than him in...He should defo have had until end of the season to see where he could have got Coventry too in the league... Football today is brutal and I just hope the club don't end up regretting this decision come the end of the season!!!...

[@bigstueeee]

Doug king is s a spanner along with the board. You think your paltry investments have put Coventry on the road to the premier? Robins pulled Coventry from the depths of the efl to a promotion chasing respectable club again. He did that , not you and we would all rather see you out than robins. Theres only one mark robins.

[@rugbyanalyst1]

If Everton win 5-0, the fans would riot to get Lopetegui out.

[@johnbobby1092]

Its crazy the championship is so close that 3 wins on the bounce and youre in the playoffs.

[@agentancelotti2985]

Same points as Wayne Rooney 😮

[@fordy362]

Talk sport clearly a fan of doug king then. As a Coventry fan reading the comments it just shows what a bad decision this is. We have had poor starts in the last 3 seasons and finished in a playoff final and an FA cup semi final... The coaching staff he trusted was sacked around him and had a number of coaches he didnt want.. instead of sacking him how about this so called performance director which clearly isnt working... they want to bring in a yes man who will work with the current setup where all managers worth anything will want their own staff in.. i suspect our next head coach will not be at the level and it will now be a tough season for us now

[@michael-h95]

Actually annoyed we drew at Sunderland

[@adamg8814]

Mark Robins deserves a Premier League job just for what he’s done at Coventry City for all these years

[@joshuablake8765]

Really bad decision

[@TheNickJ]

As a Leicester fan it king of amuses me however it's Shocking decision in truth & Robins was let down in the summer with key backroom staff departing. Mark won't be out of work too long

[@NorthWolfe]

What a weir sacking. I know they had a bad start to the season, as some teams tend to have, and that a lot of money was spent in the summer, however, to sack a Manager/Coach when his team has "turned the corner" and has started to bounce back is just strange.

[@mack983]

Middlesbrough respect to them are not one of the top teams. Clearly doesn’t watch the EFL.

[@82amansandhu]

Crazy decision

[@anthonymcnamee6297]

Crazy he was good

[@mintywebb]

West Ham getting everything they deserve.

[@fraserwebster8761]

Why on Earth is Jim White always shouting? Must be a complete nightmare to be near him on train/in a restaurant.

[@MrDumile]

Robbins should have been sacked for selling Gyokeres so cheap

[@jeremypowell8039]

Mad decision….sold ur best players and surprise, surprise…you have a difficult season Robins will be back somewhere when he’s ready

[@johncambridge5221]

A terrible sacking

[@glemonsbhatkin514]

Team has a slump and boom, they're gone. I hope they fail now to stick it to the board.

[@lfcspectre4335]

Sir Lordship Jordanite = Top LAD Proper Clobber 💯 Facts So Mark Robins didn't have Mark Robins saving his job like he done for Fergie all them years ago.

[@GamerFrisco]

Sir Mighty Spectre, Sir Mark Robins & Sir Lord Jordan = top LADS Proper Clobber 💯 Facts👌

[@lfcspectre4335]

@GamerFrisco Sir GamerFrisco = Top LAD Proper Clobber 💯 Facts

[@bigyin2586]

Memo Scottish bloke: it’s “Coventry”, not “cuventry”.

[@Instasamps]

I’ve seen Coventry many times down the gate, and one of the better away teams I’ve seen. It’s a terrible decision

[@joelcasemore648]

What has happened to Mark Robbins is disgusting, he is a legend. Doug King is a joke

[@thebuildreview]

Mark Robins to QPR....

[@tonberrykinged]

Gutted by this

[@jamescunningham1973]

Stupid decision

[@mikegoalby5991]

In the last 23 league games we have managed to garner the grand total of 19 points out of a possible 69, Yes we've enjoyed the good times but facts, speak for themselves. 19 points out of 69 is not acceptable

[@heartzforliz_.01]

Dough King is SISU PUPPET. He should have gave him till the end of the season shocking decision

[@stephenplant-t6k]

We'll take him at Wolves

[@underwoodproductions]

Get robins in at west ham … flopategui out

[@JohanCruyff-wj4pf]

Watch Wolves hire him

[@richardgoldins4790]

What's done is done...hire will still..please if any cov fan is going to the q and a will you tell king I said look at will still ....

[@dannyharris5796]

Gutted 🩵

[@Mathew-z6u]

It's an absolute joke gykers went they was a one man team they had all that fun in the cup last year and they think this is what they're worth they need to dig in and get back to championship football pain every week no bells no whistles just hard a f. Football

[@khylelewis]

Word is he voted for Trump lol.

[@infiniteawaken1]

Ten Hagg In !

[@jimshelley8831]

King is the owner , its his club , the performances this season especially rhe home dereats have been dire. Last night against Derby a disgrace. Nothing lasts for ever , its happened, time to move on.

[@El-Rattled]

Coventry didn't want mediocrity, boohoo

[@Curseofsuperbowl49]

Please come to West Brom....consistently good and cheated out of f a cup final appearence six months ago....

[@MrFox-ll9ti]

Can we change the subject to how Cov won the FA Cup a few years ago. They love talking about it as if it was yesterday 🙄

[@BrianAlcock-y1i]

Stupidest decision ever 🤮

[@georgiag9350]

THERE'S ONLY ONE MARK ROBINS 🩵🩵🩵🩵