Ranson explains Dowie axe
12 Feb 2008 - 12:46:07
Coventry City chairman Ray Ranson says he had no choice other than to sack former Sky Blues manager Iain Dowie.
Dowie was axed on Monday with City sitting just four points above the relegation places in the Championship.
A statement from Ranson on the club's official website read: "In the transfer window we spent over £1million securing the services of two of the best young players outside the Premier League in Scott Dann and Danny Fox.
"During this time, I spoke with Iain Dowie on a regular basis on all aspects relating to football matters.
"As is sometimes the case, we did not share the same ideals for the club and I felt that to move Coventry City forward towards a more progressive and modern way of operating, I would need a different style of first-team management here.
"I have set no timescales to deliver the right manager or coach, but rest assured that I will be exploring every opportunity to ensure Coventry City can progress and deliver stability both on the pitch as well as off it."