Stoke Boss Robins Signs Brand-new Contract

ByDan Wheeler
BBC Sport, West Midlands


21 November 2025


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


Robins, 55, took over at the bet365 Stadium on New Year's Day and, after securing the survival last season, has actually transformed them into prospects for a go back to the Premier League this term.


The former Coventry City manager has steered Stoke to 3rd place in the Championship, two points off the automated promotion areas after 15 video games.


The Potters had actually been 2nd going into their last match before the worldwide break however 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 actually likewise agreed brand-new deals.


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


"The progress we have made on the field has actually been very motivating. Our gamers are responding excellently to our training team and the method our dazzling supporters have actually galvanised even further behind the club during the previous year has actually been an enjoyment to see."


Robins, who is intending to take the club back to the top flight for the very first time because 2018, said he was "extremely proud" to be in charge and is "fully dedicated to the long-term process of bringing a successful future to this club".


"We understand it's going to take some time which there will be hard in addition to satisfying periods along the way, however we remain in it for the long run," Robins included.