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Mark Robins repeats Steven Schumacher verdict as Stoke City go up against old boss

Mark Robins and Steven Schumacher will go head to head in front of a big crowd at Bolton Wanderers

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:59 PM

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Stoke City manager Mark Robins praised Bolton boss Steven Schumacher ahead of their upcoming Championship match.
Schumacher managed Stoke before taking charge of Bolton in January 2025 and earning promotion via the play-offs.
Bolton currently sit on 10 points after winning three of their first eight Championship games this season.

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Stoke City manager Mark Robins has praised former Stoke boss Steven Schumacher ahead of their upcoming Championship clash against Bolton. Robins commended Schumacher as a talented manager who promotes attacking football, echoing praise he previously gave him in February 2024. Schumacher joined Bolton in January 2025 and led the club to promotion from League One via the play-offs.

Bolton have won three of their opening eight league games to reach 10 points ahead of the match, which will draw more than 25,000 supporters. Stoke will be backed by over 4,600 away fans following a recent road victory against Watford as they begin a three-game week.

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