Stoke Boss Robins Signs Brand-new Contract

ByDan Wheeler
BBC Sport, West Midlands


21 November 2025


Stoke City supervisor Mark Robins has actually signed a new three-and-a-half year contract with the Championship club.


Robins, 55, took control of at the bet365 Stadium on New Year's Day and, after securing the Potters' second-tier survival last season, has actually changed them into prospects for a return to the Premier League this term.


The previous Coventry City manager has actually steered Stoke to 3rd place in the Championship, 2 points off the automated promotion spots after 15 video games.


The Potters had actually been second going into their last match before the international break but were beaten by Robins' old club as the Sky Blues, now under Frank Lampard, won 1-0 to extend their lead at the top.


Robins' coaching staff - Paul Nevin, James Rowberry, Ryan Shawcross and Darren Behcet - have likewise deals.


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"It has actually been clear throughout his brief time with the club to date that Mark is the best fit as supervisor of Stoke City," Potters chairman John Coates said., external


"The development we have actually made on the field has been extremely motivating. Our gamers are reacting excellently to our training team and the method our dazzling advocates have actually galvanised even further behind the club throughout the previous year has actually been a pleasure to see."


Robins, who is hoping to take the club back to the leading flight for the very first time given that 2018, stated he was "hugely proud" to be in charge and is "totally committed to the long-lasting process of bringing an effective future to this club".


"We understand it's going to require time which there will be tough along with enjoyable periods along the way, however we are in it for the long haul," Robins added.