Overview
- Second-placed Stoke welcome table-topping Coventry to the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday in a first-versus-second meeting.
- Ahead of the reunion a year to the day after his dismissal, Robins bluntly noted his exit with the line, "I got sacked!"
- Robins highlighted Stoke’s recent surge, with the league’s best defensive record, three straight wins, and eight goals across the last two matches.
- He reiterated a long-term objective to return Stoke to the Premier League, emphasizing incremental improvement and enjoyment for supporters.
- Coventry head coach Frank Lampard said occasions like this can "mean a bit more" for managers facing former clubs, while offering full respect for Robins’ legacy.