Mark Robins ‘most excited’ at Stoke City after turning boos into award nomination

Stoke City manager Mark Robins has earned a nomination for the Championship Manager of the Month award for September after transforming the club's fortunes. Robins is shortlisted alongside West Ham's Nuno Espirito Santo, Swansea City's Vitor Matos, and Lincoln City's Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen. The nomination follows a strong run of four victories and an away draw, which revitalized the team after opening the campaign with three consecutive defeats.

Robins stated that he feels the most excited and happiest he has been since taking charge at Stoke. He credited the squad's turnaround to tactical adjustments, integrating 10 new signings, and the collective efforts of the coaching staff and players. Stoke have not won a Manager of the Month award since Tony Pulis in February 2008.