New Stoke City boss Mark Robins says he wants to return the Potters to the top flight after a six-and-a-half year absence.

Mark Robins has uttered his first words as Stoke City manager - and in doing so has made a pledge to supporters ahead of his first game in charge. Robins has signed a three-and-a-half year contract at the bet365 Stadium and will be in the dugout for the first time for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against Plymouth Argyle.

Stoke have appointed Mark Robins as their new manager, the English Championship side announced Wednesday. Robins, previously in charge of second-tier rivals Coventry, will take over following Wednesday's trip to Burnley, where interim manager Ryan Shawcross will remain in charge of Stoke.

Stoke City confirm that Paul Nevin and James Rowberry will join the club to form new boss Mark Robins' backroom staff.

Mark Robins has been appointed as the new Stoke City manager and will take over following Wednesday's Championship clash at Burnley

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

Struggling Stoke City have appointed their third permanent manager of the season, with Mark Robins joining the club on a three-and-a-half-year contract, the Championship side announced on Wednesday.

Mark Robins is joined by two new coaches while updates are given on Alex Morris, Dean Whitehead, Darren Behcet and Ryan Shawcross

Stoke City are set to name England under-20 interim manager Paul Nevin as the deputy to their imminent managerial appointment Mark Robins. The post Man Stoke City To Make Mark Robins’ Deputy Emerges appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News,