Stoke City have appointed ex-Coventry boss Mark Robins as their new manager

The Football Association of Wales has confirmed that Rowberry will remain in his role as Craig Bellamy’s assistant in the Wales national team.

And Walters added: “Welcoming two assistant managers of such caliber and such innovative and progressive thinking in Paul and James is another important part of how we aim to to grow and develop.”

Robins led the Sky Blues to promotions from League Two and League One and reached the Championship play-off final in 2023 before losing to Luton on penalties.

They failed to match last season’s top-six finish but took Manchester United, where Robins started his playing career, to a penalty shootout in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

He also had spells in charge of Rotherham, Barnsley, Scunthorpe and Huddersfield.

Stoke started the season under Steven Schumacher but sacked him in August to appoint former Huddersfield and Norwich coach Pelach.

However, they have won just three of his 19 games in charge and the 36-year-old was sacked on December 27 after Leeds’ 2-0 home reverse stretched their winless run to nine games and left them 18th in the Championship.

Robins is now the club’s seventh managerial appointment since their 10-year spell in the Premier League ended in May 2018.

They have not finished in the top six of the Championship since being relegated.

“With the proven track record that Mark brings to the role, I believe this is a truly exciting opportunity for Stoke City,” said Stoke chair John Coates.

“The recent win against Sunderland, the way the team competed on the pitch and interacted with the fans, gave everyone a huge boost and gave a glimpse of what we can do club.”