At the same time, ex-Arsenal and former England international Ian Wright was also enlisted in a part-time role to provide assistance with coaching duties.
In January 2013, Robinson turned down an offer to manage Blackpool, a well established Championship and former Premier League team, in favour of his continuing commitment and loyalty towards Milton Keynes Dons, something which endeared him to the fans of the club.
[15] Former England youth coach Dan Micciche took over as manager, lasting a spell of three months in the job before leaving, being temporarily replaced by his assistant Keith Millen.
[16] June 2018 saw the appointment of former Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale,[17] tasked with turning around the Dons after their relegation to League Two.
[22] On 1 August 2021, it was announced that Russell Martin had departed Stadiummk, to fill the vacant head coach position at EFL Championship outfit Swansea City A.F.C.
On Friday 13 August 2021, MK Dons announced that former Lommel SK manager Liam Manning had been officially appointed as the Football Club's new head coach.
[24] Liam guided the Dons to a 3rd-place finish in EFL League One that season, losing 2–1 on aggregate to Wycombe Wanderers in the play off semi final.
After only picking up 5 wins from the first 20 league games in the following season, MK Dons parted company with Liam Manning on the 11th December 2022.