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 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 them into prospects for a go back to the Premier League this term.


The previous Coventry City manager has actually guided Stoke to 3rd location in the Championship, two points off the automatic promo spots after 15 video 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' coaching personnel - Paul Nevin, James Rowberry, Ryan Shawcross and Darren Behcet - have likewise agreed new deals.


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"It has 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 progress we have made on the field has been very encouraging. Our players are responding wonderfully to our coaching group and the method our fantastic supporters have galvanised even further behind the club throughout the previous year has been a pleasure to see."


Robins, who is wanting to take the club back to the leading flight for the very first time because 2018, stated he was "hugely happy" to be in charge and is "totally dedicated to the long-term procedure of bringing a successful future to this club".


"We understand it's going to require time and that there will be tough along with pleasurable periods along the way, however we are in it for the long haul," Robins added.