Coventry Manager Apologizes for Celebrating in Front of Ball Boy

Mark Robins expressed regret for his actions after Coventry's dramatic FA Cup win over Wolverhampton, acknowledging the upset caused to the young ball boy.

• Coventry City manager Mark Robins issued an apology for celebrating Coventry's late FA Cup victory in front of a 13-year-old ball boy, which was branded 'disgusting' by Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil.
• Robins' celebration came after Haji Wright scored a 99th-minute winner, taking Coventry into a Wembley semi-final with a 3-2 victory over Wolverhampton.
• The incident occurred in the aftermath of Coventry's comeback from a 2-1 deficit in stoppage time, leading to Robins' passionate celebration in front of the ball boy.
• Robins admitted the ball boy had annoyed him by dropping the ball and walking away with a smile before the winning goal, prompting his reaction.
• Both managers spoke after the match, with O'Neil highlighting the importance of addressing the incident due to the young age of the ball boy involved.

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