Stoke Boss Robins Signs 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 control of at the bet365 Stadium on New Year's Day and, after securing the Potters' second-tier last season, has actually changed them into candidates for a go back to the Premier League this term.


The former Coventry City boss 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 going into their last match before the worldwide 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 also concurred brand-new offers.


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"It has been clear during his brief 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 actually made on the field has been extremely motivating. Our players are responding excellently to our coaching group and the method our dazzling supporters have actually galvanised even further behind the club during the previous year has actually been an enjoyment 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 "hugely happy" to be in charge and is "completely devoted to the long-term procedure of bringing an effective future to this club".


"We understand it's going to require 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 added.