Mark Robins appointed Stoke manager on three-and-a-half year deal
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The former Coventry boss will take charge of his first game on Saturday against Plymouth Argyle. Stoke have appointed Mark Robins as their new manager. The former Coventry boss will take over following Wednesday’s Championship trip to Burnley, where interim manager Ryan Shawcross remains in charge.
Robins has signed a three-and-a-half year contract at the bet365 Stadium and becomes the Potters’ third manager of the season following the dismissals of Steven Schumacher and Narcis Pelach. There was widespread shock when Robins was sacked by Coventry in November after nearly eight years in charge, during which time he led the club to two promotions, the Championship play-off final and the FA Cup semi-finals.
He will be assisted by Paul Nevin and James Rowberry, and Stoke sporting director Jon Walters said on the club website: “We are delighted to welcome Mark, Paul and James to the Stoke City family. “At Coventry, Mark built something successful with a real identity and longevity and he left the club in a significantly better place than he found it.
“That’s exactly what we want to achieve at Stoke City, and he has all the pedigree and experience to help us do that. “With a record like that behind him, Mark was always going to be in great demand, so we’re delighted that he sees an exciting opportunity to build something special in the Potteries.
