Work hard or team-mates will get a kick out of giving a reminder!
CITY’S NEW RECRUITS WON’T BE ALLOWED TO LET STANDARDS DROP INSISTS ROBINS
COVENTRY City boss Mark Robins says his new signings have been welcomed by the rest of the players but warned they can expect a “kick” if they fail to work hard.
The Sky Blues have been very active in the transfer market this summer having recruited the likes of midfielder Gustavo Hamer from PEC Zwolle and re-signing midfielder Callum O’hare on a permanent deal.
All six arrivals are expected to make their debuts in a glamour friendly at Glasgow Rangers today as the build-up to the Championship season begins.
Robins says that the new recruits have settled in well since joining the club, but stressed that, if their standards drop, then his players themselves will address it before he has to step in.
“They’ve (the players) come back and they are at a good level already,” Robins said. “Hopefully we can continue that.
“The players we have welcome everybody in. As long as they are working hard and they fit in, they will continue to be welcomed.
“Otherwise they will get a kick and in no uncertain terms told they have to work harder. The players police that themselves which is fantastic. I don’t really have to step in. “If they do then they will know about it. They know that. But it’s been really good. It’s a good atmosphere and we are looking forward to Rangers no doubt.” Meanwhile, City ‘s new Championship rivals are meeting to talk about plans for a salary cap in the division totalling £18m, according to reports. Proposals were sent to clubs last month and they were asked for their views about the financial restrictions.
Six unnamed clubs were part of a working
The players we have welcome everybody in. As long as they are working hard and they fit in, they will continue to be welcomed.
Mark Robins
group to review the responses given and met earlier this month.
According to reports the findings will be put to all 24 Championship clubs and the cap could be introduced for the 2020/21 season.
Other issues up to discussion include squad sizes, future financial rules and sustainability in the future.
The £18m salary cap could also potentially include agents fees, while topics such as promotion bonuses and under 21 players are also up for discussion.
Salary caps in League One and League Two have also been discussed at the £2.5m and £1.5m levels respectively.
The measures are being discussed as part of football’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has highlighted and exacerbated financial difficulties among clubs in the game, particularly below the Premier League.
An EGM would need to take place to put any of the proposed changes being talked about, such as salary caps, into regulations.
The Championship concluded on Wednesday evening with Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion promoted automatically to the Premier League.
Brentford, Fulham, Swansea City and Cardiff City will contest the playoffs. At the bottom, Charlton Athletic, Wigan Athletic (pending an appeal) and Hull City have been relegated to League One.