The announcement of Ian Evatt’s departure by mutual agreement was made last week, and a caretaker coaching staff has been formed in the interim.
Former Leeds United coach Julian Darby and ex-Sheffield United defender Andy Taylor have taken charge of first-team duties along with Andrew Tutte, recently steering the club to successive victories.
Nevertheless, it seems the Trotters may soon have a permanent head coach in place. As reported by talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, negotiations between the involved parties have reached an advanced stage.
During his playing career, Schumacher made over 100 appearances for Bradford from 2004 to 2007.
He transitioned into coaching with Everton, later securing his first senior management position at Plymouth Argyle.
His achievements with the Pilgrims drew the attention of Stoke City, which appointed the 40-year-old in 2023.
The managerial position at Stoke has been characterized as a poisoned chalice in recent years, and Schumacher was unable to reverse this trend.
He was relieved of his duties in September, eventually replaced by former Huddersfield Town manager Narcis Pelach.
The Spaniard’s tenure was brief, as he has since assumed a backroom role at West Ham United.
