Jordan Houghton has issued a message to his former manager following his Stoke City move

Jordan Houghton has conveyed a heartfelt message to Steven Schumacher in response to the latter’s departure from Plymouth Argyle. Schumacher recently accepted the managerial role at Stoke City, succeeding Alex Neil and leaving Plymouth without a manager as they strive to secure their position in the second division.

During Schumacher’s tenure at Home Park, he garnered significant praise for his successful management, particularly overseeing Plymouth’s triumphant League One campaign in the previous season, where they accumulated an impressive 101-point total.

Houghton, expressing gratitude on social media, thanked Schumacher for believing in him and bringing out his best as a player. He emphasized that the memories created under Schumacher’s management would last forever.

With Schumacher’s departure, Plymouth is actively seeking a replacement to guide them in their bid to remain in the Championship beyond the current season. The team is competing at this level for the first time since 2010, underscoring the significance of Schumacher’s achievements.

Although Paul Cook has been linked to potentially taking charge at Home Park, the official appointment of the new manager is yet to be determined.

Schumacher concluded his stint at Plymouth with a victory, a 3-2 win over Rotherham United, and Plymouth currently holds the 16th position in the Championship, three points ahead of Schumacher’s new team, Stoke City, who are in 19th place.

Neil Dewsnip and Kevin Nancekivell have assumed temporary leadership of Plymouth’s first-team squad as the search for a long-term successor unfolds. The club aims to make a prompt decision, given the significance of the upcoming games before the start of the new year, crucial for their battle in the bottom half of the standings.

Plymouth’s next challenge is a home clash against 17th-placed Birmingham City, scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Schumacher’s departure is acknowledged as a significant setback for Plymouth, considering his rapid success in steering the team into promotion contention and maintaining competitiveness in the Championship. The selection of Schumacher’s successor becomes paramount for Plymouth’s continued survival at this level.