Bolton Wanderers should overlook Steven Schumacher's spell at Stoke City due to an array of mitigating circumstances at the Potters.

Bolton Wanderers have appointed former Plymouth Argyle and Stoke City boss Steven Schumacher as their head coach on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The 40-year-old takes over after the club parted company with former boss Ian Evatt earlier in January.

Steven Schumacher is ready to step straight on to the touchline at Bolton Wanderers - but says he won't have to change too much, too soon.

Bolton's home form has been below par this season and Steven Schumacher will be tasked with recreating the home form shown by his Plymouth side.

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Bolton are looking for a new manager after the dismissal of Ian Evatt following a 2-1 home defeat by Charlton. Evatt spent four and a half years at the helm and betting sites are offering odds on his replacement.