Steven Thomas Schumacher was born on 30 April 1984 and is an English football manager and former professional footballer, who is currently head coach of EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers.
40 Facts About Steven Schumacher
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Steven Schumacher graduated from the youth sides at Everton, and during his playing career his clubs included Bradford City, Crewe Alexandra, Bury, Fleetwood Town, Stevenage and Southport.
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Steven Schumacher had loan spells early in his career with Carlisle United and Oldham Athletic.
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Steven Schumacher started his coaching career as caretaker at Southport and later managed Plymouth Argyle.
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Steven Schumacher was unable to break into the first team and as a result went out to a couple of minor loan spells to get first team experience.
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Steven Schumacher joined Carlisle United on loan on 31 October 2003.
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Steven Schumacher spent three months on loan at Carlisle United, where he made four appearances and scored his first career goal against Huddersfield Town in the Football League Trophy.
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Steven Schumacher found himself in loan move battle between Bury and Oldham Athletic, but ultimately joined Oldham Athletic on a one-month deal.
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However, Steven Schumacher made no appearances for the club and returned to his parent club on 6 April 2004, which he later explained his decision, citing lack of first team opportunities.
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Since making his Bradford City debut, Steven Schumacher has accrued a reputation as a fiercely competitive midfielder, equally adept in a holding or attacking role.
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Steven Schumacher started the season well, appearing in the first three league matches of the season until being sidelined with two separate injuries.
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Since returning from injuries, Steven Schumacher regained his first team place for the rest of the year.
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However, Steven Schumacher soon signed for Crewe Alexandra for a nominal fee a week after leaving Bradford City.
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Steven Schumacher then scored four more goals by the end of 2009, scoring against Rotherham United, Bradford City, Cheltenham Town and Morecambe.
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Steven Schumacher had played 81 times in his three years at the club.
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Since returning from suspension, Steven Schumacher regained his first team place for the club.
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However, he suffered a hamstring injury that saw him sidelined for three matches due to injury, Steven Schumacher regained his first team place and under his leadership, he helped the club survive relegation, finishing in 14th place.
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Steven Schumacher scored his first goal of the season on 13 October 2012 in the second round of the Football League Trophy against Rochdale, which played throughout 120 minutes and scored the winning penalty to go through to the next round.
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Steven Schumacher later scored six more goals by the end of the year.
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Steven Schumacher later added three more goals in the second half of the season.
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Steven Schumacher signed for Fleetwood Town on 21 May 2013 for an undisclosed fee.
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Steven Schumacher's move to Fleetwood Town led to Kevin Blackwell's disappointment, who blamed the club's owner for Schumacher's departure.
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On 24 June 2015 Schumacher signed for Stevenage on a free transfer.
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Steven Schumacher then regained his first team place, playing in the midfield position since returning from injury.
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In July 2017, Schumacher joined Southport after being released by Stevenage.
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Steven Schumacher then appeared in a number of matches, as he fight for his first team place, and went on to make ten appearances in all competitions.
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Steven Schumacher went on to score three more goals for Southport.
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On 19 January 2018, Steven Schumacher returned to Bury as first team coach, assisting caretaker-manager Ryan Lowe.
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On 7 December 2021, following the departure of Lowe in order to take a job at Preston North End, Steven Schumacher was swiftly appointed manager of Plymouth Argyle.
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Argyle's fine early form under Steven Schumacher saw the club record six straight wins in March 2022 without conceding a single goal, the best defensive record at the club since 2005.
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Steven Schumacher won the award for a second consecutive month after another unbeaten month that kept Plymouth top of the league.
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Steven Schumacher was named as the League One Manager of the Year.
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On 19 December 2023, Steven Schumacher was appointed head coach at Championship club Stoke City on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
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Steven Schumacher was joined by his coaching staff of Darren Behcet, Peter Cavanagh and Mark Hughes.
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Steven Schumacher's first match in charge was a goalless draw against Millwall on 23 December 2023.
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On 30 January 2025, Steven Schumacher was appointed head coach of League One club Bolton Wanderers on a three-and-a-half year contract.
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Steven Schumacher is good friends with Peter Sweeney as they have known each other since they were fifteen.
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Steven Schumacher has qualified for the UEFA B Licence and later the UEFA A License.
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Steven Schumacher has a BA Honours Degree in Professional Sports Journalism and Broadcasting.
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In September 2011, Steven Schumacher became a father when his partner gave birth to a baby girl, Claudia.