"The decision to remove Robins was not an easy one and understandably prompted strong reaction from Coventry supporters. Into that hotseat walked Frank Lampard, whose own managerial career was at a crossroads after unsatisfactory endings at Chelsea and Everton. Fast forward 12 months and fed on a diet of goals and attacking football, the Sky Blues are 10 points clear at the top of the Championship and in prime position to return to the top flight."
"Lampard has collected 92 points from his 46 league games in charge - an average of two points per game, which would have been enough to secure automatic promotion in seven of the past 10 seasons. When he took over last November Coventry were 17th, two points off the bottom three and 10 away from the play-offs. But they collected 52 points from 29 games - a return bettered only by the top three of Leeds United, Burnley and Sheffield United -"
Mark Robins spent seven years guiding Coventry City from League Two to near Premier League promotion and an FA Cup final, while managing off-field challenges including playing away from the city. Robins' departure provoked strong supporter reaction before Frank Lampard took over amid questions about his managerial future after Chelsea and Everton. Lampard has since produced an impressive record: 92 points from 46 league matches overall, with 52 points from 29 games after his initial takeover and 40 from 17 games this season. Coventry sit 10 points clear atop the Championship and are on track to threaten the divisional points record with prolific attacking output.
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