Stoke Boss Robins Signs Brand-new Contract

ByDan Wheeler
BBC Sport, West Midlands


21 November 2025


Stoke City manager Mark Robins has 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 securing the Potters' second-tier survival last season, has changed them into prospects for a return to the Premier League this term.


The previous Coventry City boss has actually to 3rd location in the Championship, two points off the automated promo areas after 15 games.


The Potters had been second going 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' coaching personnel - 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 right 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 way our brilliant supporters have galvanised even further behind the club during the previous year has actually been a pleasure to see."


Robins, who is wishing to take the club back to the top flight for the very first time considering that 2018, stated he was "extremely happy" to be in charge and is "totally dedicated to the long-term process of bringing a successful future to this club".


"We understand it's going to require time which there will be difficult as well as satisfying periods along the way, but we remain in it for the long haul," Robins added.