New Stoke City manager Mark Robins is aiming to lift the Potters back into the Premier League after a six-and-a-half-year absence.

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

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

Stoke City have confirmed the appointment of former Coventry City manager Mark Robins as their new boss on a three-and-a-half-year contract

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

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.