Tom Cannon fired managerless Stoke City to a dramatic stoppage-time victory against promotion-chasing Sunderland at the bet365 Stadium. The Potters striker's 10th goal of the season, two minutes into added time, gave caretaker manager Ryan Shawcross victory at the first attempt following the sacking of Narcis Pelach.

Mark Robins has uttered his first words as Stoke City manager - and in doing so has made a pledge to supporters ahead of his first game in charge. Robins has signed a three-and-a-half year contract at the bet365 Stadium and will be in the dugout for the first time for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against Plymouth Argyle.

Struggling Stoke City have appointed their third permanent manager of the season, with Mark Robins joining the club on a three-and-a-half-year contract, the Championship side announced on Wednesday.

Stoke City earned a point in a Championship stalemate at high-flying Burnley in their final match under interim boss Ryan Shawcross. The hosts ended the match with 10 players after Hannibal Mejbri was sent off in the 87th minute. He was shown a red card for appearing to stamp on Junior Tchamadeu following a challenge on the right-back.