It’s just under six weeks until Coventry City kick-off their new Championship campaign, and eight and half weeks to go until the summer transfer window slams shut – so plenty of time for the excitement to build further.

So far Mark Robins has welcomed four new faces to his first team squad when they reported back for duty on Monday. The same day fans learned of the shocking, and seemingly sudden, departure of Sky Blues assistant manager Adi Viveash. Two new first team coaches joined the same day, with former favourite George Boateng and Rhys Carr joining the manager’s backroom staff.

AT: I have nothing official on that but I would have thought there will be a new assistant at some stage. I personally feel they need a talented coach with a bit of experience to help fill the void left by Adi, and that’s no disrespect to George or Rhys who I’m sure will be excellent additions to the back room staff.

AT: Matty’s departure paves the way for a new striker in terms of freeing up wages. There will be something in the pipeline. Two (Ellis and Haji) is not enough and arguably need something a bit different to the two big lads. Younger than Matty, hungry and with pace.