LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Jason Wilcox, Technical Director of Manchester United during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Coventry City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on April 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
It’s just under six weeks until Coventry City kick-off their new Championship campaign, and eight and half weeks to go until the summer transfer window slams shut – so plenty of time for the excitement to build further.
So far Mark Robins has welcomed four new faces to his first team squad when they reported back for duty on Monday. The same day fans learned of the shocking, and seemingly sudden, departure of Sky Blues assistant manager Adi Viveash. Two new first team coaches joined the same day, with former favourite George Boateng and Rhys Carr joining the manager’s backroom staff.
Since then Matty Godden has signed for League One Charlton Athletic and City have snapped up two free agents from Cambridge United to boost the club’s development squad.
Here Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner attempts to answer some of your burning questions of the week.
AT: Same as last week in terms of ‘progressing’ but assured the players will have new kit for first pre-season friendly, so can’t be far off.
Are we likely to get a new assistant manager now Adi has left?
AT: I have nothing official on that but I would have thought there will be a new assistant at some stage. I personally feel they need a talented coach with a bit of experience to help fill the void left by Adi, and that’s no disrespect to George or Rhys who I’m sure will be excellent additions to the back room staff.
Any incomings later this week or next week either in general or striker replacement for Godden in pipeline?
AT: Matty’s departure paves the way for a new striker in terms of freeing up wages. There will be something in the pipeline. Two (Ellis and Haji) is not enough and arguably need something a bit different to the two big lads. Younger than Matty, hungry and with pace.
Whose decision was it for the new coaching set up and why did we chose these candidates over others ?
AT: They were always looking for a replacement for Dennis Lawrence and maybe George Boateng and Rhys Carr were such outstanding applicants that they decided to get both. City have had a very small staff compared to other clubs. As for whose decision, I honestly don’t know but presume Doug King and Mark Robins.
