But it is Matt Bloomfield, currently in charge of League One high fliers Wycombe Wanderers, who has quickly emerged as odds-on favourite to get the job, followed by Frank Lampard (4/1) and Robbie Keane (7/1). Lee Carsley, who used to play for Coventry, is at 8/1.

Coventry City have confirmed the departure of manager Mark Robins after seven-and-a-half years.Robins guided the club back to the Championship after sealing two promotions in the space of three

Coventry City have sacked the English Football League's longest-serving manager Mark Robins, the Championship (second-tier) club said on Thursday, with the side in 17th place after 14 games.