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 control of at the bet365 Stadium on New Year's Day and, after securing the Potters' second-tier survival last season, has changed them into candidates for a return to the Premier League this term.


The previous Coventry City manager has actually steered Stoke to 3rd location in the Championship, two points off the automatic promotion areas after 15 games.


The Potters had actually been 2nd going into their last match before the worldwide break but 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 also agreed brand-new deals.


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"It has actually been clear during 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 progress we have actually made on the field has actually been incredibly motivating. Our players are responding wonderfully to our coaching team and the method our brilliant supporters have actually galvanised even further behind the club during the previous year has been a satisfaction to see."


Robins, who is hoping to take the club back to the top flight for the very first time given that 2018, stated 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 take some time and that there will be difficult along with enjoyable durations along the method, but we are in it for the long run," Robins included.