Stoke City confirm Mark Robins as new manager | OneFootball

Stoke City have announced Mark Robins as their new manager.

The 55-year-old succeeds Narcís Pelach and returns to the Championship just two months after his seven-year spell in charge of Coventry City came to an abrupt end.

Robins has penned a three-and-a-half year contract with the Potters as they aim to climb the Championship table from their current 18th-placed position.

“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," said sporting director Jon Walters.

“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.

“The immediate mission is to climb as high as we can up the Championship table during the second half of this season, whilst also laying foundations for a long-term successful future for our club.”

Robins will officially take charge after Wednesday's trip to Burnley, which will be overseen by academy coach Ryan Shawcross in his final outing as caretaker.

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