Made in Sheffield: Neil Warnock - My Story

Renowned for his outspoken, colorful character, Neil Warnock exclusively reveals the story of his life in soccer. Warnock began his career as a player in 1967, and over the next 11 years played with a number of clubs including Scunthorpe United and Barnsley as a winger. In 1980 he took on his first managerial role with Northern Premier League side Gainsborough Trinity, and has since managed a number of clubs, including Notts County, Oldham Athletic, Bury, and, of course, Sheffield United. Perhaps the Blades' most famous fan, Warnock's relationship with Sheffield United is legendary. Having been appointed in 1999, he became the sixth longest-serving manager in league soccer. In 2003, Warnock saw United to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and the League Cup as well as the final of the First Division play-off. He cemented his place in the Blades' history books by leading them back to the Premiership in April 2006, after 12 years in the First Division. He finally parted company with Sheffield United in May 2007. Neil Warnock tells his story with his trademark humor and passion, offering a fascinating insight into the journey of a soccer manager from the Northern Premier League to the Premier League.

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Made in Sheffield: Neil Warnock - My Story

Renowned for his outspoken, colorful character, Neil Warnock exclusively reveals the story of his life in soccer. Warnock began his career as a player in 1967, and over the next 11 years played with a number of clubs including Scunthorpe United and Barnsley as a winger. In 1980 he took on his first managerial role with Northern Premier League side Gainsborough Trinity, and has since managed a number of clubs, including Notts County, Oldham Athletic, Bury, and, of course, Sheffield United. Perhaps the Blades' most famous fan, Warnock's relationship with Sheffield United is legendary. Having been appointed in 1999, he became the sixth longest-serving manager in league soccer. In 2003, Warnock saw United to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and the League Cup as well as the final of the First Division play-off. He cemented his place in the Blades' history books by leading them back to the Premiership in April 2006, after 12 years in the First Division. He finally parted company with Sheffield United in May 2007. Neil Warnock tells his story with his trademark humor and passion, offering a fascinating insight into the journey of a soccer manager from the Northern Premier League to the Premier League.

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Made in Sheffield: Neil Warnock - My Story

Made in Sheffield: Neil Warnock - My Story

by Neil Warnock
Made in Sheffield: Neil Warnock - My Story

Made in Sheffield: Neil Warnock - My Story

by Neil Warnock

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Renowned for his outspoken, colorful character, Neil Warnock exclusively reveals the story of his life in soccer. Warnock began his career as a player in 1967, and over the next 11 years played with a number of clubs including Scunthorpe United and Barnsley as a winger. In 1980 he took on his first managerial role with Northern Premier League side Gainsborough Trinity, and has since managed a number of clubs, including Notts County, Oldham Athletic, Bury, and, of course, Sheffield United. Perhaps the Blades' most famous fan, Warnock's relationship with Sheffield United is legendary. Having been appointed in 1999, he became the sixth longest-serving manager in league soccer. In 2003, Warnock saw United to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and the League Cup as well as the final of the First Division play-off. He cemented his place in the Blades' history books by leading them back to the Premiership in April 2006, after 12 years in the First Division. He finally parted company with Sheffield United in May 2007. Neil Warnock tells his story with his trademark humor and passion, offering a fascinating insight into the journey of a soccer manager from the Northern Premier League to the Premier League.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780340937211
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, Ltd.
Publication date: 08/21/2008
Pages: 384
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author


Born in 1948, Neil Warnock has enjoyed a long career in football.  His eleven year career as player saw him make 326 appearances for, variously, Chesterfield, Rotterham United, Hartlepool United, Scunthorpe United, Aldershot, Barnsley, York City, and Crewe.  He began his managerial career at Burton Albion in 1981 and has since managed Gainsborough Trinity, Scarborough, Notts County, Huddersfield Town, Plymouth Argyle, Oldham Athletic, Bury and Sheffield United.  He is now manager of Crystal Palace.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     ix
Photographic acknowledgments     x
Introduction     1
Childhood     9
First of Many     35
Finding Digs for a Dog     46
Funny Down South     58
Playtime's Over     70
Happy Feet     77
Going for a Burton     91
Up and Away at Scarborough     111
The King of the Play-offs     130
Regrets - One or Two     150
From the Bottom Up     173
The Long Road to a Dream     192
The Battle of Bramall Lane     215
Cruel Hearts and Cup Runs     237
Referees Under Scrutiny     248
Falling Back     265
The Final Push to the Premiership     274
Entertaining Rafa     291
Reaching for Safety     306
Eight Days to Wigan     319
Message on a Billboard     330
Epilogue     339
Career record     343
Index     349
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