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Steven Schumacher say's he holds no grudges over short lived spell at Stoke City, as Mark Robins praises his counterpart

Steven Schumacher has said he hold's no grudges against his former side after a short-lived spell their, whilst Mark Robins, know in-charge of Stoke City, expects a hard fought game with a manager he states is very talented.

09.10.26, 11:00 Updated 09.10.26, 14:25 4 Minute Read

As Bolton Wanderers face Stoke City this weekend, the game has more than just the simple storyline.

Far from the Whites history against the Potters, Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher had a short lived spell with the club, one that left him wondering why he had lost his job at the bet365 Stadium.

A turbulent relationship with former Bolton forward Jonathan Walters, who was inputted as Sporting Director during Schumacher's spell, was said to be a factor, but the Whites boss states it simply just did not work out.

“I think it’s all experience." Schumacher said.

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Matt Bottomley

A lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan, this club is the reason I began my journalism career. Since sitting in the stands as a kid over 20 years ago, I have gone on to work for the likes of the BBC and The Telegraph before everything led me back to here, to the football club I love.

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