' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 8:03 am
Neil Warnock is the story of the season and Cardiff City could do no better in the short-term
14 MAY 2016
BY SCOTT JOHNSON
The oldest manager in the Football League rolled back the years this season and worked miracles at Rotherham. It is the story of the season and bears repeating.
Now that the season is finally done and dusted, managers up and down the country will meet with chairmen and owners to evaluate the season and look forward to the next.
Some will have overachieved, some will have maintained the status quo and some may have disappointed.
If you are a Premier League manager, Leicester will have become the new rule of thumb.
It will no longer be acceptable for teams to say that they cannot break through the glass ceiling, Leicester were fighting for their lives at the foot of the table last year and are now champions.
In the Championship, it is Neil Warnock that will be casting a shadow.
The oldest manager in the Football League rolled back the years this season and worked miracles at Rotherham. It is the story of the season and bears repeating.
Warnock, now 67, had pretty much retired, after 35 years in management more than 1,000 games and seven promotions. Then in December, his wife Sharon was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Retirement was not exactly going to plan and Warnock was now needed at home. During her treatment, with Warnock was getting under her feet, Rotherham made an SOS call, as they drifted towards the foot of the Championship. Knowing how much it would mean to him, Sharon selflessly gave her blessing and Warnock returned to work.
Warnock agreed with Rotherham chairman Tony Stewart that he would take the job until the end of the season, if he could spend as much time as possible at home between games. A deal was struck and Warnock set about tackling a run of games that include facing seven teams chasing promotion in his first eight matches.
Having taken a solitary point from his first three games, Rotherham sank to six points adrift of safety.
Then they beat Brentford and their ascent began. The Millers then won at Hillsborough, which must have been a real thrill for a former Sheffield United favourite.
They beat Middlesbrough, drew with Derby, Won at Ipswich, defeated Leeds, drew at Bristol City and whipped MK Dons 4-0. There were draws with Forest, Huddersfield and Wolves before they eventually lost at home to Blackburn. Their 11-game unbeaten run toppled a club record that had stood for 35 years and the point they earned at Wolves meant that they were safe from relegation with two games to spare, both of which they subsequently lost.
At present, he is keeping his options open. It is believed that he is open to the idea of working for one more year, while Sharon undertakes a course of radiotherapy, but then he will bow out.
He certainly won’t be short of offers. Whether he would prefer to remain with Rotherham or chase an eighth promotion, a feat that has never been achieved, remains to be seen. Either way, he will surely go down as one of the great lower league managers.
In a recent interview with WalesOnline, Warnock offered his old friend Slade some advice with regards to tackling Sheffield Wednesday, ahead of their pivotal meeting. “I don’t know what Russell will be thinking and whether he will change much,” Warnock conceded.
“We played a man in front of the back four to help us out there and then made sure we looked for those opportunities when we frustrated them and obviously it worked for us.”
Wise words not heeded as Slade stuck with his favoured 4-4-2 and suffered a heavy loss that ultimately went a long way towards him losing his job. Warnock’s name is now amongst those touted for this vacancy, but we do not know if he is being considered by the club or whether he would be willing to move south.
If Cardiff are looking for a quick fix, Cardiff could do no better, but if they are looking for a long-term option, Warnock is not the answer. Whoever does inherit, and every other manager in the Football League, will all be looking to emulate Warnock’s remarkable achievements next season.
14 MAY 2016
BY SCOTT JOHNSON
The oldest manager in the Football League rolled back the years this season and worked miracles at Rotherham. It is the story of the season and bears repeating.
Now that the season is finally done and dusted, managers up and down the country will meet with chairmen and owners to evaluate the season and look forward to the next.
Some will have overachieved, some will have maintained the status quo and some may have disappointed.
If you are a Premier League manager, Leicester will have become the new rule of thumb.
It will no longer be acceptable for teams to say that they cannot break through the glass ceiling, Leicester were fighting for their lives at the foot of the table last year and are now champions.
In the Championship, it is Neil Warnock that will be casting a shadow.
The oldest manager in the Football League rolled back the years this season and worked miracles at Rotherham. It is the story of the season and bears repeating.
Warnock, now 67, had pretty much retired, after 35 years in management more than 1,000 games and seven promotions. Then in December, his wife Sharon was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Retirement was not exactly going to plan and Warnock was now needed at home. During her treatment, with Warnock was getting under her feet, Rotherham made an SOS call, as they drifted towards the foot of the Championship. Knowing how much it would mean to him, Sharon selflessly gave her blessing and Warnock returned to work.
Warnock agreed with Rotherham chairman Tony Stewart that he would take the job until the end of the season, if he could spend as much time as possible at home between games. A deal was struck and Warnock set about tackling a run of games that include facing seven teams chasing promotion in his first eight matches.
Having taken a solitary point from his first three games, Rotherham sank to six points adrift of safety.
Then they beat Brentford and their ascent began. The Millers then won at Hillsborough, which must have been a real thrill for a former Sheffield United favourite.
They beat Middlesbrough, drew with Derby, Won at Ipswich, defeated Leeds, drew at Bristol City and whipped MK Dons 4-0. There were draws with Forest, Huddersfield and Wolves before they eventually lost at home to Blackburn. Their 11-game unbeaten run toppled a club record that had stood for 35 years and the point they earned at Wolves meant that they were safe from relegation with two games to spare, both of which they subsequently lost.
At present, he is keeping his options open. It is believed that he is open to the idea of working for one more year, while Sharon undertakes a course of radiotherapy, but then he will bow out.
He certainly won’t be short of offers. Whether he would prefer to remain with Rotherham or chase an eighth promotion, a feat that has never been achieved, remains to be seen. Either way, he will surely go down as one of the great lower league managers.
In a recent interview with WalesOnline, Warnock offered his old friend Slade some advice with regards to tackling Sheffield Wednesday, ahead of their pivotal meeting. “I don’t know what Russell will be thinking and whether he will change much,” Warnock conceded.
“We played a man in front of the back four to help us out there and then made sure we looked for those opportunities when we frustrated them and obviously it worked for us.”
Wise words not heeded as Slade stuck with his favoured 4-4-2 and suffered a heavy loss that ultimately went a long way towards him losing his job. Warnock’s name is now amongst those touted for this vacancy, but we do not know if he is being considered by the club or whether he would be willing to move south.
If Cardiff are looking for a quick fix, Cardiff could do no better, but if they are looking for a long-term option, Warnock is not the answer. Whoever does inherit, and every other manager in the Football League, will all be looking to emulate Warnock’s remarkable achievements next season.
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Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 8:05 am
If we can, go get him. My first choice.
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 8:22 am
Other than more years what more could you ask for? If he took us up we would then have to invest in a proven Premiership Manager, Warnock could be the bridge we need to climb out of this league. Im convinced he will ignite the team and make us a force! 
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 8:23 am
I really hope Tan uses common sense and gets someone like Neil Warnock in
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 8:26 am
I think it would make sense, he gets the best out of his players and has been there and done it.
I would try get Bellamy as his number 2 and Bellamy take over after a year or 2
I would try get Bellamy as his number 2 and Bellamy take over after a year or 2
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 8:58 am
Totally Agree with this , golden oppertunity for us here ..cumon vinnie boy you know it makes sense 
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 9:15 am
I really think warnock would be the wrong decision.
From 1 dinosaur to another.
Yes he's been promoted from the championship twice once with Sheffield united and most recently with QPR when he had a lot of money available to him.
On all occasions he's been in premier league he hasn't been able to cut it.
How long would this bloke be with us? A year maybe 2? Then we're back in same position again.
I don't see the big fuss with him.
We should be looking towards the future, a manager who could build through youth for a year or 2 before taking us to the next level and hopefully stay for the next 5 years.
Why are we so impatient and want a so called 'quick fix'?
From 1 dinosaur to another.
Yes he's been promoted from the championship twice once with Sheffield united and most recently with QPR when he had a lot of money available to him.
On all occasions he's been in premier league he hasn't been able to cut it.
How long would this bloke be with us? A year maybe 2? Then we're back in same position again.
I don't see the big fuss with him.
We should be looking towards the future, a manager who could build through youth for a year or 2 before taking us to the next level and hopefully stay for the next 5 years.
Why are we so impatient and want a so called 'quick fix'?
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 9:32 am
Warnock is ok but i think hes passed it and slightly overated now. Taking a risk on a young manager excites me more
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 9:45 am
Jasonccfc wrote:Warnock is ok but i think hes passed it and slightly overated now. Taking a risk on a young manager excites me more
I don't know how you come to that conclusion when Rotherham looked doomed before he went there, but he kept them up and made them one of the top five in the form table.
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 10:35 am
Forever Blue wrote:I really hope Tan uses common sense and gets someone like Neil Warnock in
Tan and common sense don't always go hand in hand
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 3:11 pm
sid61284 wrote:I really think warnock would be the wrong decision.
From 1 dinosaur to another.
Yes he's been promoted from the championship twice once with Sheffield united and most recently with QPR when he had a lot of money available to him.
On all occasions he's been in premier league he hasn't been able to cut it.
How long would this bloke be with us? A year maybe 2? Then we're back in same position again.
I don't see the big fuss with him.
We should be looking towards the future, a manager who could build through youth for a year or 2 before taking us to the next level and hopefully stay for the next 5 years.
Why are we so impatient and want a so called 'quick fix'?
I tend to agree with this viewpoint. The opportunity for the club here is to create a new long-term approach to bring sustainability and hopefully success and bringing home grown players through the ranks is surely key to that. Employing big name managers or players in our position may be a short sighted aapproach that would cost a lot of money and would not guarantee success. How would Warnock in a year or maybe two help in still a new philosophy at our club. We would be back to square one when he left, probably with more financial mess to deal with and overpaid players who are surplus to requirements once more.
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sat May 14, 2016 8:36 pm
Choo has already stated that the club are after a young manager. Warnock is not happening people.
Re: ' NEIL WARNOCK '
Sun May 15, 2016 7:51 pm
Always the big names are bandied about and we end up with dross, it'll be Trollop he s ok, but it's same old same old with City.
Got to have someone Tan likes
Got to have someone Tan likes