Mark Robins, the third longest-serving manager in English football, has been sacked by Coventry City after almost eight years in charge. The decision comes after a disappointing start to the season and follows a 2-1 home defeat to Derby County. This article explores Robins’ achievements, the reasons behind the sacking, and what lies ahead for both the manager and Coventry City.
Stoke City goalkeeper Viktor Johansson was the hero as they ended their away day struggles with a 2-0 win at Blackburn Rovers. Johansson produced a string of impressive saves to deny a dominant Blackburn side, who failed to score for the fourth consecutive game. Stoke’s victory lifts them to 14th in the table, while Blackburn drop to 10th.
Derby County secured their first away victory since returning to the Championship, overcoming a resilient Coventry City 2-1 at the CBS Arena. Jerry Yates opened the scoring for the Rams, and a deflected own goal put them ahead. Despite Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s late goal for Coventry, Derby held on for a crucial three points.
Japhet Tanganga, the former Tottenham defender, scored the only goal as Millwall defeated Leeds United 1-0, ending their unbeaten away record in the Championship. The win further cemented Millwall’s resurgence under Neil Harris, who has transformed the Lions into a formidable force.
Former Aston Martin strategist Bernie Collins believes a lack of trust and communication between Lando Norris and his McLaren pit wall has played a crucial role in his championship bid against Max Verstappen. While Norris has been consistently strong since mid-season, Verstappen’s early dominance in the first five races proved insurmountable.
Jake Cooper’s powerful header in the second half secured a 3-0 win for Millwall, halting Burnley’s impressive nine-match unbeaten streak in the Championship. The victory sees Millwall climb to seventh in the table, showcasing a remarkable turnaround after a shaky start to the season.
Sky Bet Championship leaders Sunderland were frustrated in their pursuit of victory, held to a goalless draw by a resolute QPR side. Jobe Bellingham’s red card in the second half gave the home side a numerical advantage, but Sunderland’s resilience and QPR’s defensive solidity prevented a breakthrough. The match saw several chances for both sides, with both goalkeepers making crucial saves.
Leeds United extended their impressive unbeaten run to eight games with a resounding 3-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Elland Road. Goals from Dan James, Joel Piroe, and Brenden Aaronson put the hosts in firm control by halftime, solidifying their position as promotion contenders in the Championship.
Bristol City secured a 3-1 victory over Preston in the Sky Bet Championship, with a controversial handball goal by Yu Hirakawa setting the stage for the win. Despite Preston’s equaliser in the second half, Bristol City responded with two more goals to claim the three points.
Coventry City secured their first away win of the season with a resounding 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. A red card for Hayden Hackney in the first half proved to be the turning point, allowing Coventry to take control and ultimately dominate the match.
