Robins finding fun in Stoke's hectic schedule

Stoke City boss Mark Robins is finding the challenging schedule of games along with bedding in new players "exciting and fun". The Potters have taken seven points from a possible nine having lost their opening three games and Robins is taking great confidence from their upturn in form. "We've picked up seven points in a week which was much needed after a hectic transfer window and everything else that comes with that," he told BBC Radio Stoke. "It's exciting because there are things to do and for me to get my teeth into and the response from the players has been great." Stoke added three players on deadline day in Crystal Palace midfielder Justin Devenny and the American duo of midfielder Jack McGlynn and left-back Luca Bombino. Robins has overseen a period of six games inside 17 days and is preparing his side to visit Watford on Saturday (15:00 BST). "The intensity is great and the level of detail that goes into things and the amount of players we've got and new players we've got, it's challenging but fun," he added. "There's an opportunity there to improve and improve players and their understanding which will get better over time and that's the part you look forward to. "For me it's exciting and after the Sheffield United game [19 September] we've got a three-week period between games." Listen to more Stoke City interviews and content on BBC Sounds.