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 brand-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 protecting the Potters' second-tier survival last season, has changed them into prospects for a go back to the Premier League this term.


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


The Potters had actually been 2nd entering into their last match before the international 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' training Paul Nevin, James Rowberry, Ryan Shawcross and Darren Behcet - have actually also concurred brand-new 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 made on the field has actually been extremely motivating. Our players are reacting wonderfully to our training group and the method our fantastic supporters 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 considering that 2018, stated he was "extremely proud" to be in charge and is "completely devoted to the long-lasting procedure of bringing an effective future to this club".


"We know it's going to take some time which there will be difficult along with pleasurable durations along the way, but we are in it for the long run," Robins included.