COVENTRY City chairman Ray Ranson said the club has received a series of high-calibre applications for the vacant manager's job.

Chris Coleman was relieved of his duties seven days ago and the chairman has received calls and messages from candidates looking to take over as manager of Coventry City.

Ranson said: "I have spoken to a number of people but we are not going to rush into anything because this is a decision of vital importance to the club.

"The fact that we have had so many managers interested in taking over - and the level of candidates - highlights the fact that the Coventry job is still highly sought-after.

"There has been a broad range of people in touch but they are all UK based. There are some very good managers out there but, as I said before, we will not take this decision lightly or rush into anything.

"People can see what we are trying to achieve and trying to build. It's our aim to find the right person to take us to the next level."