Stoke Boss Robins Signs New Contract

ByDan Wheeler
BBC Sport, West Midlands


21 November 2025


Stoke City manager Mark Robins has actually signed a brand-new three-and-a-half year agreement 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 for a go back to the Premier League this term.


The former Coventry City manager has actually guided Stoke to third place in the Championship, two points off the automated promotion spots after 15 games.


The Potters had been 2nd entering 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' training staff - Paul Nevin, James Rowberry, Ryan Shawcross and Darren Behcet - have actually also agreed new deals.


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"It has actually been clear during his short time with the club to date that Mark is the right fit as manager of Stoke City," Potters chairman John Coates said., external


"The progress we have made on the field has been extremely motivating. Our gamers are responding excellently to our coaching group and the method our brilliant supporters have actually galvanised even further behind the club during the past year has actually been a pleasure to see."


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


"We understand it's going to take time and that there will be difficult as well as enjoyable durations along the method, however we are in it for the long run," Robins added.