Steven Schumacher hoping to repair relationship with Plymouth Argyle owner Simon Hallett

Steven Schumacher, the manager of Stoke City, stated that his fondness for Plymouth Argyle will remain the same. He also shared that he unexpectedly bumped into Simon Hallett, the owner of the Pilgrims, before their matchup in the bet365 Stadium.

Schumacher received a lot of negative attention from the Argyle fans who travelled to the match against Stoke. The crowd booed and made insulting remarks towards him before, during, and after Stoke's 3-0 win. This was after he left Argyle to become Stoke's new coach just before Christmas.

The previous manager of Pilgrims didn't have any conversation with Hallett after he left Home Park unexpectedly in December. However, he met Hallett and Argyle director John Morgan at the stadium with his spouse, Victoria.

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Schumacher acknowledged that his association with Hallett had been somewhat strained, but he is optimistic that they can maintain a cordial relationship in the time ahead.

The manager of Stoke was interviewed by Plymouth Live about the hostile reception he received from the Green Army, after his team defeated Argyle and moved ahead of them in the standings. It is almost certain that Stoke will avoid relegation from the Championship.

The individual expressed their perspective on football, stating that it is common for situations like this to arise. They further commented that if they had been let go from their previous team, Argyle, it would not have resulted in such negative consequences. However, due to the decision they made that some fans disagreed with, they are aware of the backlash they are facing, which they accept and understand.

My buddies who are fans of Argyle and are quite familiar to me would surely comprehend my situation. Those folks down there might have also been expressing their disapproval towards me.

Everyone knows I have a deep love for Argyle and that feeling will never waver. I saw Simon Hallett and John Morgan before the match as I arrived.

I haven't had a proper conversation with Simon since then, and that's not how we want things to be. However, he just texted me now saying 'It was great seeing you and Victoria, let's remain friends', and we definitely will. I know things are still a bit sensitive, and I respect the circumstances, but it was nice to catch up with everyone.

Schumacher stated: "I've been searching for the perfect opportunity to contact Simon. I had planned to reach out this week, but with all the pressure and the importance of the game, I thought it might be better to wait until next week."

"It was a great experience meeting him as he is aware of my affection towards him and our relationship's strength, which I am confident will continue to flourish."

Schumacher departed from Argyle just four months back, and during this period, the club encountered a tough situation as Ian Foster was designated as the head coach but later dismissed from the role.

Schumacher shared that he's been keeping an eye on the outcomes of the club's recent performances, and unfortunately, they didn't turn out as desired. It's a tough spot to be in. While he'll always have fondness for the club, he needs to prioritize the tasks at hand in his current position.

Schumacher was seen standing at the technical area that was located across from Argyle director of football, Neil Dewsnip. It was revealed that Dewsnip was not only Schumacher's coach during his early days, but also his school teacher. Several other familiar faces from Pilgrims' staff and players were also present at the event.

Schumacher expressed his interest in this game from the moment he arrived. He had anticipated that both teams would have secured their safety by now, which would result in lesser pressure.

It's bizarre when you encounter individuals who happen to be your buddies. I experienced this feeling when facing Ryan (Lowe) during the beginning of this season while playing against Preston.

Throughout the entire week, you've had a peculiar sensation in your stomach that wasn't pleasant. You made an effort to attain the desired outcome. You hold a great amount of fondness for Argyle and continuously hope for their success, but today's focus was on Stoke. Our primary goal was to secure three points for our team, which was absolutely crucial.

Regarding the game, Schumacher mentioned: "The team demonstrated an excellent performance overall. We were aware of the challenge of this match beforehand. I am familiar with Argyle's capabilities."

We needed to ensure we performed well, or else Argyle could have caused us harm. The players deserve recognition for their exceptional performance, starting strong and winning numerous battles. They managed to create good opportunities and maintained a sense of calmness and skill that we haven't seen much of in previous games. While we may have missed crucial chances in the past, we were successful in seizing important moments during today's game.

The level of pressure on the team was normal, but improving our intensity and winning battles made it appear better. There were no changes to our usual strategy, we didn't intend to increase the level of pressure.

We were really on top of our game and had a great day. It seems like we caught Argyle on an off day, which can happen from time to time. They had an amazing victory on Friday night (winning 1-0 against Leicester City at Home Park). It can be tough to maintain that same level of performance again, especially in this league where it's challenging to consistently perform at your best.

The players are the ones who truly deserve recognition for their performance. They were phenomenal. Despite Argyle's potential formation change in the second half, we adapted effectively and displayed maturity. Moreover, we created a couple of significant opportunities and were entitled to score the third goal.

Luke Cundle, a midfielder, played for Argyle on loan for the first half of the season before moving to Stoke following Schumacher's transfer. Although he didn't score any goals for the Potters, he still played a significant role for the team.

According to Schumacher, Cunds possesses exceptional qualities. Today's match at Hull favored Cunds' strengths; it was a tactical football game wherein Cunds' running prowess created difficulties for the opposition. He displayed relentless energy throughout the game, causing him to exit with cramp at the end.

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