Coventry City appoint Mark Robins

Coventry City have appointed Mark Robins as their new boss on a three-year contract.

The League One club have been without a manager since Andy Thorn was sacked at the end of August.

Caretaker boss Richard Shaw was reportedly one of three names on the shortlist, but City's recent form – they currently sit second from bottom in League One – damaged his prospects.

Robins has previously managed Rotherham United and Barnsley.