Stoke City seeks squad improvement amid disappointing seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Stoke City manager Mark Robins expressed the need to improve the squad as the club aims to recover from several uninspiring seasons. Since being relegated from the Premier League in 2018, Stoke has struggled to be competitive, finishing no higher than 14th in eight seasons. Their previous campaign saw them end in 17th, following a promising start that was hindered by injuries. Robins noted a good pre-season performance in a recent 1-1 draw with Valencia, stating the team is working well together as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Stoke City finished 17th last season after a strong start.
- •Robins acknowledges the pressure to improve the squad quickly.
- •The team had a 1-1 draw against Valencia in their final pre-season match.
- •Stoke has not challenged for promotion since 2018 relegation.
- •The club aims to end years of underperformance.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — 'No-one wants club to be in this position' - Robins
"Stoke City boss Mark Robins says the club is looking to further improve the squad as it looks to end a run of disappointing seasons.
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