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MARK Robins said he left Coventry City after failing to get assurances from Sisu.
The new Huddersfield manager described his decision to walk out on the Sky Blues five months into a three-year contract as the toughest of his career.
Robins, 43, had transformed City’s season after being installed as Andy Thorn’s successor in September, steering them from a potential relegation battle in npower League One to the fringes of the play-offs.
But Huddersfield, who sacked Simon Grayson three weeks ago after going 12 games without a win, were granted permission to approach Robins on Tuesday after Coventry had rejected an initial approach.
“It was a considered decision,” said Robins, who alluded to the current rent dispute between the club and Arena Coventry Ltd – the owners of the Ricoh Arena.
“I spoke to the owner, I sought assurances and didn’t get any assurances from the owner of Coventry,” he said as he was unveiled today as the Terrier’s fifth manager in as many years.
“I absolutely wish them all the best, they work their socks off and as I’ve said before that club needs support from Coventry City Council.
“That led to a decision to want to speak with Huddersfield and that’s how the decision has been arrived at.”
When pressed about the nature of the assurances he wanted from Coventry, Robins added: “I won’t go into specific detail.
“There are well-documented things about what’s happening down at Coventry. It is a magnificent club. Potentially huge.
“But it needs support to build revenue streams and help from the council.” Robins added: “It’s been the most difficult professional decision I’ve ever had to make, but I feel it’s absolutely the right decision.”
The new Huddersfield manager described his decision to walk out on the Sky Blues five months into a three-year contract as the toughest of his career.
Robins, 43, had transformed City’s season after being installed as Andy Thorn’s successor in September, steering them from a potential relegation battle in npower League One to the fringes of the play-offs.
But Huddersfield, who sacked Simon Grayson three weeks ago after going 12 games without a win, were granted permission to approach Robins on Tuesday after Coventry had rejected an initial approach.
“It was a considered decision,” said Robins, who alluded to the current rent dispute between the club and Arena Coventry Ltd – the owners of the Ricoh Arena.
“I spoke to the owner, I sought assurances and didn’t get any assurances from the owner of Coventry,” he said as he was unveiled today as the Terrier’s fifth manager in as many years.
“I absolutely wish them all the best, they work their socks off and as I’ve said before that club needs support from Coventry City Council.
“That led to a decision to want to speak with Huddersfield and that’s how the decision has been arrived at.”
When pressed about the nature of the assurances he wanted from Coventry, Robins added: “I won’t go into specific detail.
“There are well-documented things about what’s happening down at Coventry. It is a magnificent club. Potentially huge.
“But it needs support to build revenue streams and help from the council.” Robins added: “It’s been the most difficult professional decision I’ve ever had to make, but I feel it’s absolutely the right decision.”