Friday, March 29, 2024

Coventry sack boss Coleman

English Championship club Coventry sacked manager Chris Coleman on Tuesday in the aftermath of a disappointing season at the Ricoh Arena.

Coleman took charge at Coventry in February 2008 on a three-and-a-half year contract, but he failed to deliver promotion to the Premier League and has paid the price.

City briefly mounted a push for the play-offs this season before slumping to a final position of 19th after 11 matches without a win culminating in Sunday’s 4-0 home defeat to Watford.

That proved the final straw for chairman Ray Ranson and former Fulham boss Coleman was axed after a board meeting on Monday.

Ranson admitted it was hard to dismiss a man he has enjoyed a strong relationship with.

He said: “It is true I enjoyed a very close working relationship with Chris and it’s been a pleasure to work with him since his arrival.

“The board would like to place on record their thanks for his efforts over two and a half years.

“We will not be rushed into finding a successor and the board will explore every avenue to appoint the right manager to take Coventry forward.”

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