Mark Robins: podcast appearances and interviews

Mark Gordon Robins, born on December 22, 1969, is an English football manager and former player. He has managed several clubs, including Rotherham United, Barnsley, Coventry City, Huddersfield Town, and Scunthorpe United. Robins returned to Coventry City in March 2017, leading the team to win the EFL Trophy and achieve multiple promotions, including from League Two to the EFL Championship. His management at Coventry has been marked by notable successes, such as securing promotion as League One champions in the 2019–20 season and reaching the play-offs in the 2022–23 season, as well as leading the team to the semi-finals of the FA Cup in the 2023–24 season. As a player, Robins was a striker and is best known for his time in the Premier League with Manchester United, Norwich City, and Leicester City. His career also included stints at Reading, Manchester City, Walsall, Rotherham United, Bristol City, Sheffield Wednesday, and European clubs such as Copenhagen, Ourense, and Panionios. Robins began his managerial career with Rotherham United in 2007 and has since built a reputation for achieving successive promotions and competitive performances. In January 2025, he was appointed manager of Stoke City. His influence in football, both as a player and manager, highlights a career driven by resilience and strategic leadership.