Mark Robins has said that his first few months as Stoke City manager have been "really difficult" because of having to deal with "so many hand grenades" from the situation he inherited following the departure of Narcis Pelach.
Robins, 55, replaced the Spaniard, who was sacked after just three months in the job, at the start of the year to become the Potters' third manager of the season - and fourth permanent boss in 13 months.
And after a prolonged struggle to escape the fringes of the Championship relegation picture, Stoke finally secured their status in the division with a final-day draw with Derby County.