Stoke Boss Robins Signs 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 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 prospects for a return to the Premier League this term.


The previous Coventry City manager has guided Stoke to third location in the Championship, 2 points off the automated promotion spots after 15 video games.


The had actually been second going into their last match before the global 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 staff - Paul Nevin, James Rowberry, Ryan Shawcross and Darren Behcet - have actually likewise concurred brand-new deals.


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"It has been clear during his brief 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 actually made on the field has actually been exceptionally encouraging. Our gamers are reacting wonderfully to our coaching team and the method our fantastic supporters have actually galvanised even further behind the club during the past year has been a satisfaction to see."


Robins, who is wishing to take the club back to the top flight for the very first time since 2018, said he was "extremely happy" to be in charge and is "fully dedicated to the long-lasting process of bringing an effective future to this club".


"We understand it's going to take time and that there will be difficult in addition to satisfying durations along the way, but we are in it for the long haul," Robins included.