Coleman sacked by Coventry

(GSM) – Coventry City manager Chris Coleman has been fired after their 4-0 home defeat to Watford.

The Sky Blues finished 19th in the Championship this season, just three places above the relegation zone.

The decision to remove Coleman was taken at a board meeting on Monday night, the club confirmed, following the conclusion of the Championship season last weekend.

A statement released by the club as follows, “The board stressed that the decision was not a knee jerk reaction to Sunday’s match but was made after assessing the last two years and reflected the fact that the team’s form deteriorated rapidly towards the end of the season for the second year running.”

Coventry chairman Ray Ranson 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 in February 2008.

“The board would like to place on record their thanks for his efforts.

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