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Steven Schumacher tipped for Plymouth Argyle return

STEVEN Schumacher is the odds-on favourite to take over at Plymouth Argyle following the departure of Wayne Rooney.

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The LeaguePaper Team
5 January 2025

By Chris Dunlavy

HAPPY DAYS: Steven Schumacher proved a success as Plymouth boss
PICTURE: Alamy

STEVEN Schumacher is the odds-on favourite to take over at Plymouth Argyle following the departure of Wayne Rooney.
Former England striker Rooney was sent packing after a nine-game winless run left the Pilgrims bottom of the Championship.
Assistant Mike Phelan has also left Home Park with director of football Neil Dewsnip – the man responsible for appointing Rooney in May – also set to depart.
Schumacher was sacked by Stoke in September and is thought to be keen on a return to his former club. ...

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