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 * The Sky Blues currently sit 17th in the Championship following a disappointing start to the season. 

* Coventry City are reportedly interested in Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield as a potential

   replacement.

Mark Robins pictured during Coventry's loss to Derby on Wednesday. (Photograph: David Davies/PA)

Coventry City have unexpectedly parted ways with manager Mark Robins, citing concerns over "the team’s performance over an extended period," despite praising the 54-year-old as one of the club's "greatest ever managers."

Robins, the Championship’s longest-serving manager, joined Coventry in 2017 and led the team from League Two to the Championship through two promotions. Under his guidance, Coventry narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League last season, falling in the Championship playoff final on penalties to Luton Town. He also led the Sky Blues to the FA Cup semi-final, where they lost to Manchester United in another shootout. 

Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield is a leading candidate to replace Robins. The 40-year-old has taken Wycombe to the top of League One and built a reputation as one of the Football League’s most promising young coaches. A former player who spent almost two decades at Wycombe, Bloomfield returned to manage the club after a brief tenure with Colchester.

The decision to part with Robins follows Coventry's 2-1 home loss to Derby County, leaving the Sky Blues 17th in the Championship, just two points above the relegation zone but seven points shy of the playoff positions. This move comes despite recent wins over Luton and Middlesbrough. Coventry faces a tough schedule ahead, with upcoming games against Sunderland, Sheffield United, and Burnley. An interim head coach is expected to be appointed before the Sunderland match.

In a statement, the club highlighted Robins' significant contributions, saying, “Since 2017, Mark has overseen the resurrection of Coventry City, from League Two champions to nearly reaching the Premier League, restoring a playing style, credibility, and belief to our city. His achievements will be remembered as he is lauded as one of the club's greatest managers.”

The club acknowledged that the decision to part ways with Robins was challenging, given his successful seven-year tenure and his ability to inspire players, staff, and fans alike despite financial challenges.