Mark Robins Takes Charge at Stoke City After Coventry Sacking
Mark Robins has been named Stoke City’s new manager following his recent dismissal from Coventry City, aiming to turn the team’s fortunes around.
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Stoke-on-Trent: Former Manchester United player Mark Robins is back in the game as Stoke City’s new manager. He just signed a three-and-a-half-year deal after being let go by Coventry City last November.
Robins is stepping in at a tough time for Stoke, who are currently sitting 18th in the Championship. They’re only four points above the relegation zone, and the team has already seen two managers come and go this season.
Robins, who played 48 times for United, is known for saving Sir Alex Ferguson’s job back in 1990. He scored a crucial goal in an FA Cup match that year. He’s had a solid run as a manager, even leading Coventry to the FA Cup semi-finals last year, where they gave United a real scare.
Before that, he almost got Coventry promoted to the Premier League but lost in the play-off final to Luton Town. Now, he’s got the challenge of reviving a Stoke team that hasn’t been the same since dropping out of the Premier League in 2018.
Stoke’s chair, John Coates, expressed excitement about Robins’ appointment, highlighting his impressive track record. He also praised caretaker manager Ryan Shawcross for his hard work during this transition.