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.

EFL Pundit Sam Parkin believes that there is a deeper reasoning behind Coventry City's decision to sack their manager Mark Robins than Derby defeat

Departure of the man who sold Coventry fans a dream and then made it come true is a major gamble by club's new owner Doug King