Stoke City: Steven Schumacher still does not understand sacking

Schumacher then replaced Lowe as manager at Plymouth in December 2021, leading the Pilgrims into the Championship in 2023.

“I know when some managers get sacked, they need that time out to have a breather but I haven’t come out of it thinking I need a break, if anything, it’s given me a bit more fuel and fire in my belly,” said Schumacher, who started his playing career in the Everton academy.

“My dream job is the Everton job, so this is going to give me more fuel to say right, I’ve got someone to prove wrong now.”