Stoke sack Schumacher

Stoke Metropolis have sacked head coach Steven Schumacher after a combined begin to the Championship season.
The Potters, who sit thirteenth within the desk with two wins from their opening 5 video games, misplaced 1-0 at Oxford United on Saturday.
Stoke sporting director Jon Walters stated: “My function as Sporting Director is to make powerful selections that serve the long-term pursuits of Stoke Metropolis.
“After ongoing discussions with John Coates, we really feel the time is correct for a change in course to convey success to the membership.
“We now have a younger, dynamic squad that’s desirous to develop and a transparent imaginative and prescient of how you can obtain success, and we hope to announce a brand new appointment shortly. We’ll want the followers, employees, and gamers united in help to realize our targets.
“As always in football, these decisions are difficult, and we wish Steven and his staff all the best for the future.”
Steven Schumacher has left his place as Head Coach of Stoke Metropolis.
View the Membership’s announcement in full by way of the hyperlink beneath.
— Stoke Metropolis FC (@stokecity) September 16, 2024
Alex Morris and former defender Ryan Shawcross will take over on a caretaker foundation, beginning with tomorrow evening’s EFL Cup recreation at dwelling to Fleetwood City.
Chairman John Coates stated: “We think about the squad of gamers we’ve assembled and firmly imagine they will convey success to Stoke Metropolis this season.
“I continue to be hugely thankful to the club’s fans for their loyal and passionate support.”
Schumacher was in cost for simply 9 months after transferring to Stoke from Plymouth, who he led to the League One title in 2023.