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title: "Coventry: Ricoh Arena decision expected “soon”, claims Mark Robins"
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author: "Ben Crump"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2020-07-24T18:50:34Z"
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# Coventry: Ricoh Arena decision expected “soon”, claims Mark Robins

**Coventry City manager Mark Robins has [said](https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/very-soon-coventry-city-boss-18654421) that an update regarding a potential short-term return to the Ricoh Arena is coming ‘very soon’.**

The Sky Blues played their home games during the 2019/20 season at St. Andrews, the home of Birmingham City, which holds a [capacity of 29,409.](https://www.bcfc.com/tickets/essential-information/new-to-the-ground/) It was their second time in recent years playing outside of Coventry, having also had a spell at [Northampton Town’s Sixfields Stadium.](https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2013/aug/09/coventry-city-northampton-league-one)

Some discussion has since [been raised](https://talksport.com/football/efl/716516/coventry-tim-fisher-ricoh-arena-return/) about a possible return for the Sky Blues to their former home, which is now owned by rugby club Wasps.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Amid talks to return to the Ricoh Arena, Coventry [announced](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53485827) that they have agreed a partnership with the University of Warwick to build a new stadium.

Speaking about the potential return to the club’s old ground, Robins spoke to BBC Coventry and Warwickshire,saying (as per [Coventry Live](https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/very-soon-coventry-city-boss-18654421)): *“Either the Ricoh or St Andrews.*

*“We hope to hear very soon.*

*“Whatever happens, we just have to get on with it. From my perspective there is nothing I can do.*

*“I know people are working very hard within the club to make things happen.*

*“We’ve just got to see how that falls.”*

Signing a one-year deal with the option to extend by a further year with Birmingham City, the newly-promoted Championship side are now [expected](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/coventry-course-continue-exile-birminghams-22394096) to remain at St. Andrews through to next season, with talks between themselves and the Wasps currently at a standstill.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

It really does not matter much whether Coventry return to the Ricoh Arena or remain at St. Andrews for 2020/21. Promotion was a huge step in the right direction for the club and, with the news of a new stadium, things are looking up.

Of course, a return to the Ricoh would be easier for fans, but the club can continue push on wherever they play their home games next season.

***Do you think Coventry will return to the Ricoh Arena for next season? Let us know in the comments section below…***