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Mark Robins leaves Derby with new R word for his Stoke City team

Reaction from Mark Robins after Stoke City beat Derby County to sit sixth in the Championship

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:21 PM

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Mark Robins praised Stoke City's resilience after securing a 1-0 away win against Derby County at Pride Park.
The 1-0 victory moved Stoke City up to sixth in the Championship table after 11 games.
Stoke have earned 19 points out of their last 24 available following a demanding three-game week.

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Stoke City manager Mark Robins repeatedly praised his team's "resilience" after securing a 1-0 away victory against Derby County at Pride Park. The hard-fought win moved Stoke up to sixth place in the Championship after 11 matches, capping off an exhausting week that brought 19 points from their last 24 available.

Robins acknowledged the match was not one for the purists, highlighting how his side dug deep to defend crosses and corners against Carlton Morris and Derby's direct pressure. He credited the squad's improved spirit, 10 new signings, and the return of goalkeeper Viktor Johansson for grinding out the result.

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