Sources: Mark Robins sack update emerges amid Stoke City 'crisis'
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Sources: Mark Robins Sack Update Emerges Amid Stoke City 'Crisis'
Stoke City manager Mark Robins is unlikely to face the sack despite the club's ongoing crisis and plummeting league position, according to sources close to the situation.
Appointed on 1 January 2025 on a three-and-a-half-year contract, Robins arrived with assistants Paul Nevin and James Rowberry. His debut ended in a goalless draw against Plymouth Argyle on 4 January. Stoke survived relegation on the final day of the 2024–25 season after a tough battle.
The 2025–26 campaign began promisingly, leading Robins and his staff to sign new contracts in November 2025. However, form has since deteriorated, sparking talk of a "crisis" as the Potters slide down the EFL Championship table.
Recent results highlight the struggles. In a match against Leicester City on 21 February 2026, Robins expressed mixed emotions post a 2-2 draw. He praised the first-half dominance and spirit but lamented a loss of momentum, a poor concession, and second-half regression, urging the team to channel frustration into the upcoming Oxford United clash.
Despite the dip, sources insist dismissal is off the table for now. Robins' prior success at Coventry City—play-off finishes, FA Cup semi-finals, and Wembley appearances—bolsters his position. At Stoke, investments like a new £10m training facility at Clayton Wood signal long-term backing, with Robins eyeing the "next level."
Club optimism persists, as seen in a December 2025 statement: "Exciting opportunities ahead" for the new-look side under Robins, who steered them to safety last season.
While fan frustration mounts amid the position drop, board patience appears firm, prioritizing stability over knee-jerk reactions in this turbulent period.
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