Stoke City appoint Steven Schumacher as new manager | OneFootball

Stoke City have confirmed the appointment of Steven Schumacher on Tuesday.

The 39-year-old has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Potters, taking over for former boss Alex Neil.

“I was attracted to this club by its history and everything it represents and, once John (Coates) and Ricky (Martin) shared their vision with me, I knew it was an opportunity I wanted to take,” said Schumacher.

“The infrastructure, the stadium and the facilities are top-class, and so is the support of the fans. The values that resonate with me for a Stoke City team are bravery and hard work, coupled with a desire to play attacking football and be a team our supporters can connect with.

“We have the players to do that and, if we can get back to a point where the bet365 Stadium is thought of as a tough venue to visit, we can really get it rocking again.”

Schumacher previously led Plymouth Argyle to the Championship last season, and won League One Manager of the Year.

Stoke, meanwhile, will hope he can have the same impact at Bet365 Stadium with the club currently sitting 19th in the table.