ROBINS AGREES TO NEW CONTRACT
SKY BLUES REJECT SUNDERLAND APPROACH AND ACT QUICKLY TO SECURE BOSS ON ‘IMPROVED DEAL’
COVENTRY City have announced Mark Robins has agreed a new deal after the club revealed they turned down an approach from League One rivals Sunderland for their manager.
The club confirmed Robins, who took charge in March 2017, has been given “a new and improved contract”.
“On the back of the approach from Sunderland, the club reacted really quickly with a new contract offer and I am grateful to them for that,” said Robins.
“I had no intention of leaving – when I spoke to (chief executive) Dave (Boddy), I was unequivocal in my desire to stay.
“We agreed it all within 24 hours and I’m delighted to accept the new contract.
“I’m fully invested in this process and this club. Everyone knows the feelings I have – I have got this club in my heart and want to continue the progress we have made.
“The challenges we have faced together we have met head on and will continue to do so for the betterment of the club.
“Our immediate aim is to get into the Championship, and to come back to Coventry as soon as possible for our supporters.
“I am delighted to commit my future to Coventry City Football Club.
“I am really happy with how the club have handled this so quickly, which was really important to me, and I would like to thank Dave Boddy, Tim Fisher and Joy Seppala for their support in this.”
Boddy said: “We are delighted that Mark has agreed a new contract with Coventry City Football Club, as will all supporters be too.
“Interest from elsewhere is a compliment to the excellent job that Mark has done at this club, in spite of trying circumstances at times.
“That Mark has committed to this new contract shows his affection for the club and its supporters, and the dedication he has to continuing the great work he has started here.
“We have all worked extremely hard in the last 24 hours to make this happen and I would like to thank the owners for showing their further support and ambition towards the club.
“I would also like to thank Sunderland for the respectful way that they have approached the matter, which is refreshing.”