Mark Robins
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mark Gordon Robins[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 22 December 1969||
Place of birth | Ashton-under-Lyne,Lancashire,England[1] | ||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Coventry City(manager) | ||
Youth career | |||
1984–1988 | Manchester United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1988–1992 | Manchester United | 48 | (11) |
1992–1995 | Norwich City | 68 | (20) |
1995–1998 | Leicester City | 56 | (12) |
1996 | →Copenhagen(loan) | 6 | (4) |
1997 | →Reading(loan) | 5 | (0) |
1998 | Ourense | 18 | (5) |
1998–1999 | Panionios | 13 | (1) |
1999 | →Manchester City(loan) | 2 | (0) |
1999–2000 | Walsall | 40 | (6) |
2000–2003 | Rotherham United | 107 | (44) |
2003 | →Bristol City(loan) | 6 | (4) |
2003–2004 | Sheffield Wednesday | 15 | (3) |
2004–2005 | Burton Albion | 9 | (1) |
Total | 393 | (111) | |
International career | |||
1985 | England U16 | 9 | (3) |
1990 | England U21 | 6 | (7) |
Managerial career | |||
2007–2009 | Rotherham United | ||
2009–2011 | Barnsley | ||
2012–2013 | Coventry City | ||
2013–2014 | Huddersfield Town | ||
2014–2016 | Scunthorpe United | ||
2017– | Coventry City | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Mark Gordon Robins(born 22 December 1969) is an Englishfootballmanager and former player, who is the current manager ofCoventry Cityin theEFL Championship.As a player, he was astrikerand is best known for his time in thePremier LeaguewithNorwich CityandLeicester City.
Robins began his career withManchester United.During this period, he scored a goal againstNottingham Forestin a1989–90 FA Cuptie that has subsequently been credited with "saving" managerAlex Ferguson's job at Old Trafford. After spending time with Norwich and Leicester, Robins went on to play forReading,Manchester City,Walsall,Rotherham United,Bristol CityandSheffield Wednesdayin theFootball League.Robins also played across Europe during spells withCopenhagen,Ourense,andPanioniosbefore finishing his career withBurton Albionin theConference National.
In 2007, he became manager ofRotherham United,and joinedBarnsleyin the same capacity in 2009, before leaving in 2011, following differences between him and the board. In 2012, he became manager ofCoventry Cityuntil 2013 when he joinedHuddersfield Town.Robins left Huddersfield Town in 2014 by mutual agreement. A few months later he became manager ofScunthorpe Unitedbefore leaving in 2016.
In March 2017, Robins rejoined Coventry City and a few months later won theEFL Trophy.In the2017–18 season,Robins won theEFL League Two play-offswith the Sky Blues and were promoted toLeague One.After a solid eighth placed finish inLeague Onein the2018–19 season,Robins led Coventry to promotion to theEFL ChampionshipasLeague OneChampions in the2019–20 season.He followed that up by guiding Coventry to a respectable 16th placed finish in theChampionshipin the 2020–21 season, and further improved upon this with a 12th placed finish in the2021–22 season.In the2022–23 season,Robins led Coventry to a fifth place finish in theChampionship,qualifying forpromotion play-offs.Coventry CitymetLuton TownatWembley Stadiumin the final, where they ultimately lost on penalties. In the2023–24 seasonsaw Robins lead Coventry to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1987, where they met his former club Manchester United.
Club career
[edit]Manchester United
[edit]Robins played an important part in winning theFA CupforManchester Unitedin1990,which was the first trophy of managerAlex Ferguson's reign at the club, scoring the winning goal in the semi-final replay against Oldham Athletic.[3][4]United were playing away from home againstNottingham Foreston 7 January 1990, in the FA Cup third round tie. It was widely speculated in the media (but perennially denied by then-chairmanMartin Edwards) that under-pressure United manager Alex Ferguson would have been sacked had United lost and gone out of the Cup, as they were 15th in the league by this stage and had already been eliminated from theLeague Cup.Instead, Robins scored the winning goal from aMark Hughescross. That goal was a turning point in the history of the football club – Ferguson would keep his job and go on to achieve an unmatched run of success at the club over the next 23 years.[5]
In that season, Robins scored seven First Division goals and a further two in the FA Cup, bringing his tally that season to nine in all competitions. His goal in the FA Cup third round also had the distinction of making him the player to score the first goal of the 1990s for Manchester United.[6]He also scored one of United's two goals in the semi-final replay where they beatOldham Athletic.[citation needed]
He was second only to Mark Hughes in the goalscoring charts atOld Trafford,while Hughes's regular strike-partnerBrian McClairhad managed a mere five goals and it was starting to look as though Robins would displace McClair as the club's regular second striker. However, McClair recovered his goalscoring form in1990–91,and Robins managed only 19 First Division appearances and four goals. He was, however, in the squad that won theEuropean Cup Winners' Cup that season.September was a good month for him, as he scored twice in a 3–1 home win overQueens Park Rangersin the league and the winning goal in a visit toLuton Town.
However, the1991–92season was a frustrating one for Robins as he played just twice in the league, failing to score, and in total made just eight appearances in all competitions. His only goals that season came in the League Cup second round at home toPortsmouth,when he scored twice in a 3–1 win at Old Trafford. When the opportunity for a place returned in the first team arose in April as United were being overhauled byLeeds Unitedin the title race, Robins was injured and unavailable for selection.
Two wry forms of consolation for Robins in a frustrating season came during the first half of the campaign. On 30 October 1991, he scored twice in their 3–1 win over Portsmouth in the League Cup third round, putting them on course for a strong run in the competition which culminated in them winning it for the first time. On 19 November 1991, he collected aEuropean Super Cupwinner's medal (as an unused substitute) as United beatRed Star Belgradein the game at Old Trafford.
At the end of the season, he asked to be transfer listed.[7]
Norwich City
[edit]He left Manchester United forNorwich Cityfor a fee of £800,000 where he played an important role in some of the club's greatest successes, including theremarkable winin theOlympiastadionagainstBayern Munichin theUEFA Cup.
In his first game, his two goals helped Norwich defeatArsenal4–2 atHighburyon the opening day of the first everPremier Leagueseason. The Canaries were 2–0 down with a quarter of the game remaining before Robins scored the club's first Premier League goal in the 69th minute, followed swiftly by goals from wingersDavid PhillipsandRuel Fox,before Robins completed a 4–2 triumph with an 84th-minute goal.[8]On 9 November 1992, he became the first English player to score a hat-trick and the first player to achieve that in an away game in the Premier League in a 3-2 win againstOldham Athletic.
He helped them qualify for the UEFA Cup at the end of the1992–93season, in which Norwich finished third in the Premier League, having led the league at several stages and featured in the title race until well into April, before his old club Manchester United finally won the title. His1993–94season was interrupted by a serious injury, and coincided with a slump in form for Norwich, who finished 12th, after spending most of the first half of the season in the top five.
Leicester City
[edit]In1994–95,after falling out with Norwich managerJohn Deehan,he was sold toLeicester City,but was unable to prevent them from being relegated to Division One. He did, however, help them win a promotion return to the Premier League via the play-offs in1995–96,and win the League Cup in1996–97,when they finished ninth in the Premier League. While at Leicester, Robins was loaned out toCopenhagenandReading.
Leicester loaned Robins to Copenhagen in 1996. He played six games for the Danish club, scoring four goals. Among the FC Copenhagen supporters, Robins and his then attacking partnerMichael Mannichegot the nicknames "Batmanne and Robins".[9][better source needed]
Ourense and Panionios
[edit]After leaving Leicester in January 1998, Robins had further spells abroad playing for Spanish sideOurenseand Greek sidePanionios.While at Panionios, he had a brief loan spell on return in England forManchester City;however, this was disrupted by injury.[10]
Later career
[edit]Robins returned to England when he signed forWalsallin the summer of 1999, and went on to score eight goals in 46 appearances in his one season at the club.[11]After one season at Walsall, Robins signed forRotherham Unitedin the summer of 2000. Ironically, he made his debut for the club against Walsall, and scored two goals as his former side won 3–2.[12]He went on to score 26 goals in all competitions in his first season at Rotherham, including a hat-trick in a 4–3 win overSwindon Town.[13][14]In February 2003, Robins was loaned toBristol City.[15]He scored on his debut for the club in aFootball League Trophytie againstCambridge United.[16]In his brief spell at Bristol City, he scored five goals in eight appearances and helped his side reach the2003 Football League Trophy Final.However, by the time of the final, he was recalled by Rotherham and unable to take part. Bristol City went on to win the final in his absence.[17]
After falling out of favour at Rotherham, Robins joinedSheffield Wednesdayin December 2003.[18]As he had done at Bristol City, Robins made an impressive debut for his new club in theFootball League Trophy,scoring twice as Wednesday defeatedCarlisle United.[19]
Robins ended his playing career atConferencesideBurton Albion,whom he joined after leaving Sheffield Wednesday in 2004. He stayed at Burton until leaving to take up an assistant manager role at Rotherham United in January 2005.[20]
International career
[edit]Robins made his debut for theEngland under-21sat theToulon Tournamentin May 1990.[21][22]He started the opening group game againstPortugalas England lost 1−0.[21][22]In the next game, he scored five goals againstFrancein the 7−3 win, then followed that up with a goal againstRussiaas England qualified for the final.[21][22]Robins played the whole game in the final as England beatCzechoslovakiato lift the trophy.[21][22]On 11 September, he scored in the friendly againstHungaryas England ran out 3−1 winners atThe Dell.[23]His last appearance was in the defeat againstPolandduring qualifying for the1992 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[23]Overall, Robins made six appearances for the U21s and scored seven goals.[21][23]
Managerial career
[edit]Rotherham United
[edit]Robins joinedRotherham Unitedin June 2000 as a player and subsequently as assistant manager,[24]under managerAlan Knill.However, by the end of February 2007, the Millers sat 13 points adrift of safety, making the threat of relegation almost inevitable. This resulted in Knill being sacked on 1 March, with Robins becoming caretaker manager.[25]After a spell of three wins in six games while in charge as caretaker manager, and moving the club off the bottom ofLeague One,[26]Robins's position was made permanent on 6 April 2007.[27]
Robins gained much praise for his first two seasons with the Millers.[citation needed]The first saw Rotherham consistently in the automatic promotion places until a late dip in form, and the second almost brought promotion despite a 17-point deduction imposed by the Football League. Robins also attracted several high calibre players to theDon Valley Stadium,including League 2 player of the seasonNicky Lawand prolific goalscorerAdam Le Fondre.
Barnsley
[edit]Robins was appointed as the new manager ofBarnsleyon 9 September 2009, succeedingSimon Davey.After his first game in charge, the Championship club sat at the bottom of the table looking likely candidates for relegation. By Christmas, Robins had taken them a full nine points clear of the relegation zone and on a run of eight games unbeaten. This was followed by a poor spell towards the end of the season, and Barnsley finished 18th in the table. Robins resigned from his job at the end of the 2010–11 season, because of differences with the board.
Coventry City
[edit]On 19 September 2012, Robins was appointed as the new manager ofCoventry City,signing a three-year deal. His first game was a 2–1 home defeat againstCarlisle Unitedat theRicoh Arena.
Robins became a fan-favourite catapulting them up the league from relegation battlers to play-off contenders in the short time that he had been at the club.[citation needed]
Robins took the club to the Area Final of theFootball League Trophywhich left the club two games away fromWembley.Coventry City also had to face twoPremier Leagueclubs away from home during his time. The first, beingArsenalin theLeague Cupthird round, which resulted in a 6–1 defeat and the second beingArsenal'sNorth London rivalsTottenham Hotspurwhich ended as a 3–0 loss, knocking the Sky Blues out theFA Cupthird round.
Robins was first linked[by whom?]with the vacantDoncaster Roversposition and various other clubs. On 12 February 2013, Coventry City released a statement saying they had allowed Robins to go into talks withHuddersfield Townabout their vacant managerial position.
Huddersfield Town
[edit]On 14 February 2013, Robins was unveiled as the new manager of Huddersfield Town on a rolling contract.[28]His first game in charge came three days later, a 4–1 defeat toWigan Athleticin the FA Cup fifth-round atJohn Smith's Stadium.[29]On 19 February 2013, Robins took charge of his first league match as Huddersfield manager, a 6–1 defeat away from home againstNottingham Forest.[30]Robins earned his first win as Huddersfield manager on 26 February 2013, a 1–0 victory against Burnley atTurf Moor.[31]Huddersfield avoided relegation to League One on the final day of the 2012–13 season after drawing 2–2 withBarnsley.[32]
After surviving the following season, Robins and Huddersfield mutually agreed to part company after the first game of the 2014–15 season, a 4–0 home defeat toBournemouth.[33]
Scunthorpe United
[edit]On 13 October 2014, Robins was appointed manager of League One clubScunthorpe United.[34]After a run of two wins in eight games, Robins was sacked by Scunthorpe on 18 January 2016, leaving the club six points above the League One relegation zone.[35]
Return to Coventry City
[edit]On 6 March 2017, Coventry City re-appointed Robins as manager with immediate effect, the day after the sacking of previous managerRussell Slade.[36]
On 2 April 2017, Robins led Coventry to a 2–1 victory over Oxford United in theEFL Trophy finalat Wembley.[37]Robins won his first promotion as a manager after leading Coventry to a sixth-place finish in League Two, and winning the play-offs at Wembley.[38]Over the course of the 2017–18 season, Robins broke numerous records as Coventry City manager, including the club's first top six finish in 48 years,[39]their first promotion in 51 years[40]and their most points in a season.[41]Robins's achievements gained much plaudits from local press and fans alike,[42]when considering Coventry City had only moved down the Football League since relegation from the Premier League in 2001. The win in the League Two play-off final represented Coventry's third competitive win at Wembley and Robins' second trophy in just over a year.[43]
After an eighth-place finish in the2018–19season, Robins signed a new contract with the club in October 2019.[44]In the2019–20season, Robins tookCoventry Cityto the Championship after winning the league, with just three defeats all season and unbeaten since 14 December 2019.[45]On 8 May 2021, Robins guidedCoventry Cityto beat Millwall 6–1 to secure a 16th-place finish, in the club's first season return in theChampionshipin nine years. The following season, Robins guided the Sky Blues to a 12th-place finish in the Championship, their highest league placing in over ten years.
Robins signed a new deal with the club in May 2022.[46]Robins said he was "delighted" to have signed a new deal. The2022–23season under Robins' stewardship saw further improvement, having guided Coventry to a fifth-placed finish, which secured them a place in the Championship play-offs. Coventry were ultimately unsuccessful in their bid for promotion to the Premier League, narrowly losing the penalty shootout in thefinalat Wembley againstLuton Town,after playing out a 1–1 draw following extra time. On 17 May 2023, Robins agreed to a four-year contract to remain at Coventry until 2027.[47]In the 2023–24 season, Coventry reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1987, losing to Manchester United on penalties.[48][49]Coventry had initially fought back from 3–0 down to level the match in stoppage time before losing on penalty kicks.[49]
Managerial statistics
[edit]- As of match played 2 November 2024
Team | From | To | Record | Ref | ||||
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P | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
Rotherham United | 1 March 2007 | 9 September 2009 | 129 | 56 | 30 | 43 | 43.41 | [50] |
Barnsley | 9 September 2009 | 15 May 2011 | 92 | 29 | 25 | 38 | 31.52 | [50] |
Coventry City | 19 September 2012 | 14 February 2013 | 33 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 51.52 | [50] |
Huddersfield Town | 14 February 2013 | 10 August 2014 | 68 | 23 | 14 | 31 | 33.82 | [50] |
Scunthorpe United | 13 October 2014 | 18 January 2016 | 71 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 32.39 | [50] |
Coventry City | 6 March 2017 | Present | 386 | 154 | 106 | 126 | 39.90 | [50] |
Total | 779 | 302 | 204 | 273 | 38.77 |
Honours
[edit]As a player
[edit]Manchester United
- FA Cup:1989–90
- Football League Cup:1991–92
- FA Charity Shield:1990
- European Cup Winners' Cup:1990–91
- European Super Cup:1991
Leicester City
Individual
- Denzil Haroun Young Player of the Year:1988–89
- Denzil Haroun Reserve Team Player of the Year:1989–90[52]
As a manager
[edit]Coventry City
Individual
- Football / EFL League One Manager of the Month:December 2012,[55]October 2015,[56]October 2018,[57]February 2020[58]
- Football League Two Manager of the Month:November 2007,[59]August 2008[60]
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