Stoke City closing in on new coach and restructure
A busy off-season continues at Stoke City
Stoke City are reportedly edging closer to completing a major reshuffle behind the scenes, with the club set to revamp its under-21 structure while also strengthening Mark Robins’ senior coaching staff ahead of the new campaign.
The Potters are believed to have been reviewing their academy and player development pathway in recent months, with changes now expected to be finalised soon. The proposed restructuring of the under-21 set-up is aimed at creating a smoother transition for young talents pushing toward first-team football.
Club officials are said to view the development squad as a key part of Stoke’s long-term strategy, especially as they continue to focus on building a more competitive and sustainable squad for the future. The new-look system could involve fresh coaching appointments, updated training methods and closer integration between academy players and the senior side.
At the same time, Stoke are also working on bringing in a new first-team coach to support manager Mark Robins. The experienced boss, who arrived with the task of pushing the club forward, is eager to strengthen his backroom team as preparations continue for the upcoming Championship season.
The addition of another senior coach is expected to provide Robins with greater tactical support and improve the day-to-day work on the training ground. Fans will hope the changes can help Stoke build momentum and mount a stronger challenge in the league after inconsistent performances in recent years.
With movement happening both in the academy and first-team environment, Stoke appear determined to lay stronger foundations for the future both on and off the pitch.
