Mark Robins is pretty clear about the style of football he wants to get Stoke City playing. Stoke have swung between styles over the last few years, trying to find a new identity that can also bring sustained improvement.

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.

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

New Potters boss Mark Robins has discussed both the January and summer transfer windows and pointed to an 'imbalance' in his squad