NEWS: Dennis Lawrence to leave Coventry City

Coventry City can confirm that First-Team coach Dennis Lawrence is to leave the Club.

Dennis will join USA MLS side Minnesota United as Assistant Head Coach.

The 49-year-old’s final game with the Sky Blues will be this Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Dennis joined City in June 2021 and has become an important and popular member of the Sky Blues’ team with players and staff. During his time at the Club, City have established themselves as a Championship side and reached the Play-Off Final in the 2022/23 season.

Manager Mark Robins said:

“I would like to thank Dennis for his hard work and important contribution to the success that we have experienced over the last few years, during which he has been a popular and integral part of our team.

“It is an incredible opportunity for Dennis and his family that it would have been difficult not to have taken, and he leaves us with our best wishes for his new role at Minnesota United and for the future.”

Dennis said:

“I would like to thank the Coventry City fans for their support during my time at this incredible club.

“I will take with me the great memories we shared, in particular our 4-1 victory versus Sheffield United which I had the honour of leading the team on the day.

“I will take with me the song We Live And Die In These Towns, as I constantly tapped my feet before kick-off at every home fixture.

“Wishing Coventry City every success going forward – PUSB.”

Coventry City will communicate regarding the appointment of a new first-team coach in due course.