Plymouth Argyle appoint a 37 year old to replace departing manager Ryan Lowe who looks set to become Preston North End’s new boss.
Football Insider first claimed that Steven Schumacher will stay at the Pilgrims and make the step up to be manager, which was confirmed by the club at 2pm on Tuesday.
Schumacher has been assistant to Lowe at Home Park since 2019, helping the club win promotion to League One during their first season in charge.
As things stand, Plymouth sit 4th in the third tier, two points behind of the automatic promotion places, after losing their last three league games.
Schumacher’s first match as Plymouth boss comes on Wednesday night, when the Pilgrims travel to the Stadium MK to take on another League One promotion hopeful, in the form of Milton Keynes Dons.
PLYMOUTH STATEMENT:
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Steven Schumacher as our new First-Team Manager.
Schumacher, 37, succeeds outgoing boss Ryan Lowe, who has resigned from his position with the intention of accepting a managerial role elsewhere.
Having received a request to speak with Lowe from a team in a higher division, the club was obliged to grant permission, as per the terms of his contract at Home Park.
With Lowe making clear his desire to move on, Argyle moved swiftly to appoint Schumacher, who holds a glowing reputation as a bright and ambitious young tactician.
Andrew Parkinson, Plymouth Argyle Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are very excited about the appointment, and look forward to Steven building on the impressive foundations he has laid at Argyle.
“Schuey is a popular figure at Home Park, and his tactical knowledge, man-management and motivational skills are evident in his day-to-day work.
“We believe he has great potential, and is the obvious choice to provide continuity at a time of great promise at the club.
“More than that, though, Steven fits the profile of the kind of young, forward-thinking Manager we want at Argyle, and no prospective candidate has a better understanding of the club, and squad, than him.
“Of course, we thank Ryan for his achievements as Manager, and we wish him all the best for the future.”
Plymouth Argyle Director of Football Neil Dewsnip said: “This is an exciting opportunity for Steven and the club, and one that I know both parties will embrace.
“For as long as I’ve known him, Steven’s dedication to becoming the best coach he can be has been there for all to see, and I firmly believe the time is right for him to step into management.
“He has shown great commitment to Argyle, and our footballing philosophy is one he has played a big part in shaping.”
PRESTON STATEMENT:
Preston North End Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Ryan Lowe as first team manager.
Ryan will take over with immediate effect, joining from Plymouth Argyle, a club he guided to promotion from League Two to League One in the 2019/20 season, and they currently sit fourth in the third tier.
That was the second promotion on Ryan’s managerial CV, having previously led Bury FC into League One. javascript:(function(){return;})()
We would like to place on record our thanks to Plymouth Argyle for the professional way in which they have handled this matter.
Ryan’s first game in charge of North End will be Saturday afternoon’s home game against Barnsley, which you can purchase tickets for online from www.mypne.com, from the Deepdale ticket office and over the phone on 0344 856 1966.
Twitter users gave their reaction with reports Plymouth Argyle appoint 37 year old Steven Schumacher to replace departing manager Ryan Lowe…
@Mark_H1989: Twitter has been so toxic today that even if he does stay I think the whole situation would be a bit awkward #pafc
@_shaneharris13: @Ryanhardie9 hey Ryan, safe trip up today. Just a quick one mate, can you see @rlowe15 at the front of the bus? #pafc
@jm_bell95: Wouldn’t it be simple for Argyle to release a statement to say it’s not happening if it wasn’t? 🤷🏼♂️ #pafc
@LiamSlade11: What he’s done for the club is exceptional. He’s taken us to a level we haven’t seen in years and if he does go we’re in a good position to build from. As much as it’ll hurt mid season, Schumacher is a highly capable replacement who’s been working with Lowe for years. #pafc
@TobyGostling: Gareth Ainsworth anyone? #pafc
@jam1stcream2nd: I still don’t believe Lowe is going, until confirmed it’s all speculation end of the day and let’s be honest it’s not the first time he’s been favourite for another managerial job is it? #pafc
@pafcbaileyy: I’ll take Schuey. Decent.
@Mark_bingo_Read: I Think that would be an ok outcome if it happens. Schumacher is integral to the current set up so good continuity, obviously loves the place and (I think) has moved his family down so is 100% committed to @only1argyle #pafc #COYG
@Calvey94: Thought for a while a move to the championship wouldn’t be far away for Lowe but Preston is a big risk, they don’t have a lot of money and need to overachieve to get close to the play offs like Alex Neil did. Can only assume the location has played a big part in his decision
@zakbrownz: Simon was ridiculously loyal to Ryan after an awful run of games, And the first opportunity to leave Ryan goes. #pafc
@TomRogers24: Very strange move if true
@MichelNffc4: I don’t get this really. Apart the obvious wage increase. I don’t get why’d he’d leave Plymouth when they are probably going up anyways
@pansmasterclass: If I’m being honest this does soften the blow a bit
@CaptainDilemma: This is pretty devastating if true. Lowe was always heading to the championship next season, one way or another. But I’d have loved to see if he could get there with us. If it is true, good luck @rlowe15 and thank you for bringing hope back to Home Park
@josh88tucker: The silence is deafening 🤷🏼 #pafc
@DevonportDreams: People now having a go at Hallett 😂😂 why is this fan base so fucking odd. Lowe may not have signed on without compensation of that amount. 18 months left on his deal at a league 1 club. Were you expecting £10m?! #pafc
@WojtusciszynP: Lowey would be foolish to go at this time,see what happens this season because who knows we could be in the Championship next season and i think potentially we are bigger than Preston.OK they may have the bucks but Preston are not currently looking that good position wise.
@_shaneharris13: Listened to Schumachers podcast the other night. Renovating a house here and loving life, he did say when his children reach secondary school age he will not move them around anymore. What have we got to lose ? He influenced Lowe to become a manager in the first place.
@AwayArmy: Would be Schumacher or Warnock if Lowe leaves, for me anyway. That’s who comes to mind. I wouldn’t even be against the idea of a Roy Keane or a high reputation personnel coming in to continue the rallied support #pafc
@SirStamRaffles: The comments today are shambolic. RL yesterdays hero, todays forgotten man. You should be ashamed of yourselves Argyle fans. #pafc
@Ollieargyle9: Our fans man… Might even be funny if they weren’t so damn nasty in the process #pafc
@pafc_brad: On a positive Schumacher will stick to the same system as lowe and knows the club well and the players so style of play shouldn’t change and atleast he is faithful ay😂 #pafc
@FutJacques: SCHUEYYYYYS AT THE WHEEEELL TELL ME HOW GOOD DOES IT FEEEEEELLLLL #PAFC
It will be a sad day if Ryan Lowe does leave @only1argyle but I know who I would like as a replacement and his name is @TedLasso!#pafc #TedLasso pic.twitter.com/S6kdz9HPnC
— James PR (@TheJamesPR) December 7, 2021
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