Stoke confirm new boss Robins' backroom staff

Mark Robins looks on from the touchline as Coventry boss.Stoke City have confirmed that Paul Nevin and James Rowberry will join the club to form new boss Mark Robins' backroom staff at the Bet365 Stadium.

Robins, 55, was appointed new Potters boss on New Year's Day before their hard-fought 0-0 draw at Championship promotion contenders Burnley.

In a statement posted on their club website, external, Stoke also confirmed that assistant coach and former Potters midfielder Dean Whitehead has left the club.

Nevin arrives in Staffordshire after spells with West Ham and the England Under-20 set-up while Rowberry will continue his duties as an assistant to Craig Bellamy with the Wales national team…