[10 SEP 01]

Player-coach Roland Nilsson has taken over as acting-manager of Coventry City, following the departure of Gordon Strachan.

The former Swedish international will run the side together with the club's Academy Director Richard Money, who takes over as acting head coach.

Their immediate task is to prepare the side for Tuesday night's Worthington Cup tie against Peterborough United.

This follows the departure of coaches Garry Pendrey and Jim Blyth who have left along with Gordon Strachan.

Announcing all three departures, Sky Blues Chairman Bryan Richardson said:

“I wish to place on record our sincere thanks and appreciation for Gordon’s efforts on our behalf both as a player and as manager.

“For two years as a player he almost single handedly kept Coventry in the Premiership. As a manager he gave 100% effort every day for this Club.

“We all wish Gordon huge success in the future and thank him for his refreshing honesty, humour and sheer guts.

“We’d also like to place on record our thanks to Garry Pendrey and Jim Blyth who are also leaving the Club at this time. We wish them both a successful future in the game.”

It is understood that Gordon Strachan will receive a substantial payment in settlement of his outstanding contract. It is thought that this is in the region of £1 million.