Schumacher hopes Stoke can kick on
Steven Schumacher hopes Stoke’s “important” 1-0 win over fellow strugglers QPR lifts the confidence of his side.
Wouter Burger’s strike before half time was the difference as the Potters ended a four-match losing streak.
The Dutch youngster, who also scored in the reverse fixture, converted the winner with a tap-in from Lewis Baker’s corner.
In the process, Schumacher secured a first home league win as boss and the club’s first at the bet365 Stadium since October.
With victory, Stoke gave themselves daylight from the relegation zone as
Stoke City have been considering potential Steven Schumacher replacements with Gareth Ainsworth among those eyed, Football Insider has claimed.
Stoke City moved to bring Schumacher to the Bet365 Stadium in December. He arrived from Championship rivals Plymouth Argyle following a thoroughly impressive stint at Home Park, coming in as the replacement for previous incumbent Alex Neil.
However, the Potters’ fortunes have not improved since the managerial change. They claimed a much-needed win over relegation-threatened QPR on Wednesday night but had lost four consecutive games prior to the midweek victory.
Now, shock claims have emerged over Schumacher’s future with Stoke City.
Football Insider claims that while pressure has eased after the QPR win, Schumacher is ‘fighting to keep his job’ with the Potters. As a result, the club have been considering potential replacements, and Gareth Ainsworth is a name that has been shortlisted as an option.
