Championship

Schumacher hopes Stoke can kick on

by
Nick Powell
15 February 2024

Steven Schumacher hopes Stoke’s “important” 1-0 win over fellow strugglers QPR lifts the confidence of his side.
Wouter Burger’s strike before half time was the difference as the Potters ended a four-match losing streak.
The Dutch youngster, who also scored in the reverse fixture, converted the winner with a tap-in from Lewis Baker’s corner.
In the process, Schumacher secured a first home league win as boss and the club’s first at the bet365 Stadium since October.
With victory, Stoke gave themselves daylight from the relegation zone as they moved six points above the dotted line.
“We were all ...

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