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| '''Neil Warnock''' (born ], ]) is the current ] manager of ]. He was appointed to become manager of this club in ] ]. | '''Neil Warnock''' (born ], ]) is the current ] manager of ]. He was appointed to become manager of this club in ] ]. Warnock was born in Sheffield and is a lifelong fan of the Blades. | ||
| Warnock played for ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] until he ended his career on the pitch and started managing. He has managed ], ], ], ], ] and ] before reaching his current position. | Warnock played for ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] until he ended his career on the pitch and started managing. He has managed ], ], ], ], ] and ] before reaching his current position. | ||
| In ], Warnock led Sheffield United to the semi-finals of the ] and ] as well as the final of the ] play-off. This was the first time in his management career that he had lost a play-off contest, having previously been successful at Notts County (twice), Huddersfield Town and Plymouth Argyle. | In ], Warnock led Sheffield United to the semi-finals of the ] and ] as well as the final of the ] play-off. This was the first time in his management career that he had lost a play-off contest, having previously been successful at Notts County (twice), Huddersfield Town and Plymouth Argyle. | ||
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| *] - See Stephane Henchoz above | *] - See Stephane Henchoz above. Also involved an argument about United's allegedly physical approach against Liverpool in the League Cup Semi Final 1st leg, a match in which Liverpool had 5 men cautioned to United's one. | ||
| *] - See Stephane Henchoz above | *] - See Stephane Henchoz above | ||
| *] - Following allegations that Warnock tried to ''void'' a game by reducing his team to six players. See ]. | *] - Following allegations that Warnock tried to ''void'' a game by reducing his team to six players. See ]. | ||
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*] - A longstanding feud. Most recently (2001)involved claims that Warnock sent an "emissary" to listen to tactical discussions. | ||
| *] - Kinnear remarked that Warnock was a 'prat' after a 1-1 draw between Sheffield United and Kinnear's ]. | *] - Kinnear remarked that Warnock was a 'prat' after a 1-1 draw between Sheffield United and Kinnear's ] in 2004=05. | ||
| ===Referees=== | ===Referees=== | ||
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File:Neil Warnock 0000.jpg
Neil Warnock sending instructions to his team
Neil Warnock (born December 1, 1948) is the current football manager of Sheffield United. He was appointed to become manager of this club in December 1999. Warnock was born in Sheffield and is a lifelong fan of the Blades.
Warnock played for Chesterfield, Rotherham United, Hartlepool United, Scunthorpe United, Aldershot, Barnsley, York City, and Crewe Alexandra until he ended his career on the pitch and started managing. He has managed Scarborough, Notts County, Huddersfield Town, Plymouth Argyle, Oldham Athletic and Bury before reaching his current position.
In 2003, Warnock led Sheffield United to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and League Cup as well as the final of the First Division play-off. This was the first time in his management career that he had lost a play-off contest, having previously been successful at Notts County (twice), Huddersfield Town and Plymouth Argyle.
Rival fans sometimes call him Colin, due to his name being an anagram of Colin Wanker. In British sexual slang, the word 'wanker' refers to someone who masturbates.
Disputes
Warnock, who is qualified as a chiropodist and a referee is renowned for making controversial outbursts. He has had high profile disputes with many inside the game.
Players
- Stephane Henchoz - Over an alleged spitting incident in the League Cup semi-final between Sheffield United and Liverpool.
- Peter Swan - A player for Warnock at Argyle and Bury, he called Warnock "a prick".
Managers
- Mickey Adams
- Gérard Houllier - See Stephane Henchoz above. Also involved an argument about United's allegedly physical approach against Liverpool in the League Cup Semi Final 1st leg, a match in which Liverpool had 5 men cautioned to United's one.
- Phil Thompson - See Stephane Henchoz above
- Gary Megson - Following allegations that Warnock tried to void a game by reducing his team to six players. See Battle of Bramall Lane.
- Stan Ternent - A longstanding feud. Most recently (2001)involved claims that Warnock sent an "emissary" to listen to tactical discussions.
- Joe Kinnear - Kinnear remarked that Warnock was a 'prat' after a 1-1 draw between Sheffield United and Kinnear's Nottingham Forest in 2004=05.
Referees
- David Elleray - Warnock called him a "bald-headed bloke", whilst criticising his decision making ability.
- Graham Poll - Following a mistake by Poll which led to Arsenal scoring in the FA Cup semi-final in 2003.
Fans
- Sheffield Wednesday - Fans of Sheffield United's arch rivals are regularly angered by Warnock's remarks. After one United victory over Wednesday at the Owls' Hillsborough home, Warnock is said to have ran over to a stand filled with Wednesday fans and performed a war dance.
- Nottingham Forest - Deeply unpopular for what Forest fans consider to be his 'unacceptable behavior' during the Reds playoff semi final in 2003. This has made him even more popular amongst supporters of Notts County.
Neil Warnock is also the name of a musical agent for bands including Motörhead, Status Quo and Deep Purple.
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