Steven Schumacher is allegedly on the verge of being fired at Stoke City after winning just three Championship games since joining the team in December. The Potters could now try to turn things around by bringing in a new player as they are currently facing Championship relegation.
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Even though Schumacher hasn’t left the team officially, Stoke’s most recent 2-1 loss to Cardiff City might be the final straw for the former Plymouth Argyle boss. Graeme Bailey claims that he is in danger and that the Potters may not win this weekend, as they are already considering a surprise move to replace previous manager Tony Pulis. But for now, the veteran is not thinking about coming out of retirement.
ulis would have been some appointment, given his previous record as Stoke manager from 2006 to 2013 in a period that saw his side sit comfortably in the Premier League’s mid-table for the majority.
| Tony Pulis’ record at Stoke City | Record (via Transfermarkt) |
|---|---|
| Games | 333 |
| Wins | 124 |
| Draws | 95 |
| Losses | 114 |
At 66-years-old and his last role coming at Sheffield Wednesday in 2020 though, Pulis’ retirement is understandable and leaves the Potters turning elsewhere for options in their hunt to replace Schumacher, which could see Adrian Heath emerge.
According to Bailey for HITC, Heath is on Stoke’s radar and could yet become the next manager in the hot seat at the Bet365 Stadium. Heath, like Pulis, already has a link to the Potters, having played over 100 games for the club during his playing days from 1979 to 1982. Now 63-years-old, the former midfielder could finally make his return.
Now a manager, Heath recently saw his six-year stint at MLS side Minnesota United come to an end, leaving his career at a crossroads that Stoke can solve. As Schumacher’s side continues to stutter, the 63-year-old is certainly an option to turn to.
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