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 brand-new three-and-a-half year contract with the Championship club.


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


The previous Coventry City boss has steered Stoke to third location in the Championship, 2 points off the automated promo areas after 15 video games.


The Potters had actually been 2nd entering into their last match before the 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 personnel - Paul Nevin, James Rowberry, Ryan Shawcross and Darren Behcet - have 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 right fit as supervisor of Stoke City," Potters chairman John Coates said., external


"The development we have made on the field has been very motivating. Our players are reacting outstandingly to our coaching team and the way our fantastic supporters have actually galvanised even further behind the club during the past year has actually been an enjoyment to see."


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


"We know it's going to require time and that there will be difficult along with satisfying periods along the way, but we are in it for the long haul," Robins added.