 Robins' replacement as chairman was Sir Jack Scamp, a local industrial relations expert who had previously chaired Rugby Town F.C.. Scamp remained in the role for two years before being replaced by Phil Mead.More significant, however, was the return of Jimmy Hill to the club as managing director, which was announced at the end of the 1974–75 season.It was not initially clear what Hill's role would be, and his Coventry City duties were combined the job with his ongoing television and consultancy work, but his arrival was greeted with less optimism than when he had first joined the club in 1961.