Robinson Confirms Resignation
"On the resumption of Parliament on Monday, October 8, it was quite clear to me that I could no longer continue as Acting Chairman of Coventry City Football Club for there are simply not enough hours in the day.
"It had been my aim by the end of the Recess to have achieved the Manhattan takeover and to return full time to Westminster. Sadly for other reasons I'll write about elsewhere, Manhattan and other negotiations did not come off. So I must stand down now at the start of the new Parliament so that I can properly conduct my Westminster and Constituency duties.
"It had been my aim by the end of the Recess to have achieved the Manhattan takeover and to return full time to Westminster. Sadly for other reasons I'll write about elsewhere, Manhattan and other negotiations did not come off. So I must stand down now at the start of the new Parliament so that I can properly conduct my Westminster and Constituency duties.
"Other intensive negotiations are underway and they need full time attention. At my request and with the full support of the Board, Joe Elliott has agreed to become Chairman with immediate effect. Joe is held in the highest esteem by Coventry City fans and I know he can count on your full support.
"I would like to thank everyone who has supported me during my time as Acting Chairman and wish the very best of luck to Iain Dowie, his players and the staff at the Club, who are working tirelessly to try and take Coventry City forward."