Steven Schumacher admitted he was pleased with Stoke’s start to the season following Saturday’s narrow 1-0 Championship win at former club Plymouth.
Dutch forward Million Manhoef scored an all-important 83rd-minute winner after being denied by a string of Conor Hazard saves until then.
“It was big three points that we needed,” admitted the Stoke boss.
“I am drained. For the neutral it was a really good game – end to end – and we expected it to go like that.
“We said whoever shows the most quality on the beaks will go and win it. We didn’t show enough quality with the big chances we got but then Million produces another moment of magic and we go away delighted.
“We picked a really attacking team and wanted to cause Argyle problems. We picked a team with speed at the back because we know what they are about up top – they have pace.
“I felt we should have scored and been ahead at half-time.
“Argyle had a 10-15 minute spell in the second half and it looked – from that moment on – the first goal would win it.
“We were really young today but again we stressed their responsibilities, played with enjoyment.
“It was quite even on the stats, so must have been good for the neutral. But as I say, I am delighted to get three points, which makes it look like a good start to the season.
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