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Breaking News: Stoke City Sacks Manager Mark Robins, Appoints Ex-Manchester United Star Wayne Rooney
In a stunning turn of events, Stoke City has sacked manager Mark Robins and swiftly appointed former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney as his replacement, effective March 20, 2025. The Championship club, currently hovering just above the relegation zone, made the announcement earlier today, signaling a bold move to revitalize their faltering season.
Mark Robins, who joined Stoke on New Year’s Day 2025 following a successful seven-year stint at Coventry City, struggled to replicate his past magic with the Potters. Despite an initial promise to return the club to the Premier League, his tenure was marred by inconsistent results, with only one league win in his last five matches. The final straw came after a disappointing defeat, prompting the Stoke board to act decisively. Robins, once the EFL’s longest-serving manager at Coventry, leaves with a legacy of resilience but exits Stoke amid frustration over “naive choices” he recently criticized in his squad.
Enter Wayne Rooney, Manchester United’s all-time leading goalscorer and a figure no stranger to the managerial hot seat. Rooney, sacked by Plymouth Argyle on New Year’s Eve 2024 after a dismal run of two wins in 25 games, now steps into his fifth managerial role. His previous stints at Derby County, D.C. United, Birmingham City, and Plymouth have been a mixed bag, with moments of promise overshadowed by relegation battles and sackings. Yet, Stoke’s hierarchy believes Rooney’s pedigree, passion, and Premier League experience as a player can inspire a turnaround.
Rooney inherits a squad desperate for direction, sitting precariously four points above the Championship drop zone. His appointment has sparked a flurry of reactions among fans, with some hailing it as a high-profile coup and others skeptical of his managerial track record. Known for his punditry sharpness since leaving Plymouth, Rooney has vowed to instill a fighting spirit in the team, drawing on his illustrious playing career, which included five Premier League titles with United.
Stoke’s next fixture looms large, and all eyes will be on Rooney’s debut. Can the 39-year-old transform Stoke’s fortunes, or will this be another chapter in his turbulent managerial journey? The Championship awaits.
