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Mark Robins praises Stoke City summer signing going ‘under the radar’

Stoke City head to Portsmouth hoping to keep up their remarkable form since deadline day…

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:16 AM

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Mark Robins praised Stoke City summer signing Justin Devenny for his under-the-radar contributions to the team.
Stoke have won seven and drawn two of the nine matches that Devenny has started since joining from Crystal Palace.
Stoke City sit fourth in the Championship table after securing eight wins from their last 11 games.

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Stoke City manager Mark Robins has praised summer signing Justin Devenny, stating that his valuable contributions have gone under the radar. Since arriving from Crystal Palace on transfer deadline day, Devenny has started nine matches, helping Stoke secure seven wins and two draws during an unbeaten run.

Stoke have climbed to fourth place in the Championship table after winning eight of their last 11 fixtures ahead of their upcoming match at Portsmouth. Robins highlighted Devenny's strong work rate and ground coverage, while also offering encouragement to forward George Hirst as both players continue to settle into the team's system.

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