Mark Robins has this morning been named the new manager of Stoke City.
Robins was keen to make a swift return to the dugout after being sacked by Coventry City in November – but won’t take charge of today’s New Year’s Day clash with Burnley.
That job will go to Potters legend Ryan Shawcross who helped them to a win over Sunderland in his previous game in interim control of the Potters.
Robins will then assume control for the clash against managerless Plymouth Argyle on Saturday – who recently sacked Wayne Rooney.
Paul Nevin and James Rowberry, who are currently England Under 20s and Wales senior team’s Assistant Coach, respectively, will be his Robins’ assistant managers at the bet365 Stadium.
Stoke’s sporting director, and former striker, Jon Walters said: “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.
“Welcoming two Assistant Managers of such calibre and with such innovative and progressive mindsets in Paul and James is another important part of how we will seek to progress and grow.
“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.”
