Coventry City manager Mark Robins explains George Boateng’s appointment as head coach
Coventry City manager Mark Robins has explained why his outfit appointed former Black Stars assistant coach George Boateng as their first team coach ahead of the new season.
The former Dutch international of Ghanaian descent has been appointed to lead the club in the 2024/25 English Championship season and will be deputized by Rhys Carr.
“We are very pleased to welcome George and Rhys to Coventry City.
“They both impressed us during the extensive recruitment process for this important role and each bring key skills to the football department.
“Their experience and knowledge will greatly aid our work to maximize the performance and preparation of our team, both in advance of, and on matchdays, and we are excited to begin working with them.”
The 48-year-old featured for Coventry City between 1998 and 1999, scoring seven goals in 57 games after securing a move to the club from Feyenoord.
Boateng famously netted twice as the Sky Blues won in the league against Aston Villa at Villa Park for the first time in 63 years.
He also had spells in England at Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Hull City and Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, the Ghanaian born represented the Netherlands on four occasions.
Boateng has had coaching experience at Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa, where he was Under 18s and then Under 23s coach. From May 2022, George was then appointed assistant coach of the Ghana national team.
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