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- Daily Mail
Neil Warnock, 76, hints at shock return to management as 'crisis' club needs rescuing: 'You've got to say yes'
Neil Warnock has admitted he would consider a shock return to management aged 76 to help rescue a crisis hit club. Warnock officially retired from football in 2022, only to be tempted back into the dugout. He returned to former club Huddersfield Town in February 2023, 30 years after last being in the role, with the veteran boss guiding the club to safety in the Championship. After leaving the following September, Warnock then had short-lived spell as interim boss of Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen. Despite retiring from management again, Warnock has remained involved in the game as a football advisor to National League South side Torquay United. Warnock admitted to talkSPORT that he would be tempted to return to the dugout, when he was asked if he would accept the vacant manager's job at Sheffield Wednesday. 'Well, you've got to say yes,' Warnock said. 'At my age? Deary me, but you never say never in anything. 'It is a good club, and it does need managing, really. I think they've not had the sustained success. 'I mean, the crowds are unbelievable and they've maintained that, whatever division they've gone down to. 'It's sad to see some of the players leaving now because of their contractual situations, but it will bounce back, all good clubs bounce back.' The crisis-hit Championship club confirmed the departure of manager Danny Rohl by mutual consent on Tuesday, less than two weeks before their opening match of the season. First-team staff Sascha Lense, Chris Powell, Neil Thompson and Sal Bibbo have also left the club. The Owls were placed under a third transfer embargo by the EFL in July, which prevents the club signing players for a fee in the summer window and the next two in 2026. The Owls are facing numerous issues ahead of the start of the Championship season The sanction followed players' wages not being paid for the second successive month, with owner Dejphon Chansiri being urged to sell the club. Sheffield Wednesday's north stand of their Hillsborough ground was closed by the city council on Tuesday, citing concerns over its structural integrity. A number of player departures has left the club with a small squad ahead of the new season, with their first match coming away against Leicester City on August 10. Warnock's suggestion to return to management to help the club seems unlikely, with reports Rohl's former assistant Henrik Pedersen will take charge. In 2013, Warnock had turned down the job amid fears of a fan revolt, due to his allegiance to Sheffield United as a devout fan of Wednesday's steel city rivals. Warnock had managed Sheffield United between 1999 and 2007, his longest spell at a club during his 43-year managerial career, and led them to the Premier League in 2006. 'We both realised it was not to be,' Warnock said at the time. 'When Milan [Mandaric] phoned me originally, I did tell him it would be pretty much impossible to manage Sheffield Wednesday when I'm a Blade, but he asked me to have time to think about it.' Warnock's previous comments about the Owls in a 2002 interview with the Guardian had also played a factor in fan anger. When asked if he would ever consider taking the role, Warnock responded 'As long as the whole of my massive salary was paid within 28 days, then I would buy so many tosspots - although, come to think of it, their current squad would do - and f*** 'em up so badly.
Leader Live
14 minutes ago
- Leader Live
European champions England to take on China at Wembley in November
The match on November 29 will pit the Euro 2025 winners against the Asian champions as China prepare to defend their continental crown in March next year. The Lionesses retained their European title with a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Spain in Basel on Sunday. The European Champions return to @WembleyStadium! 🙌 We will welcome China PR in November to complete a hat-trick of appearances at the national stadium this calendar year. Sign up to My England Football for priority access to tickets ⤵️ — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 30, 2025 November's clash will be the sixth meeting between England and China. The last of those came at the 2023 World Cup, where the Lionesses triumphed 6-1 in the group stages. The match comes ahead of 2027 World Cup qualifiers, which begin next year. England head coach Sarina Wiegman said: 'After an incredible month and the celebrations this week, we are already planning ahead. 'It will be special to have a final visit to Wembley this year and something for us all to look forward to once the new season starts. 'Even though we have just finished the Euro, our World Cup qualifiers are not too far away. 'There are not many opportunities for us to play non-European opposition in the calendar, so I am happy we have been able to secure a top Asian side like China for this FIFA window. 'I'm sure China will give us a very different game to what we experienced in Australia. Whenever we face a squad where most of the players are based away from Europe or the United States, it is a new challenge. 'And with the start of the qualification campaign soon approaching, this will be valuable experience with the 2027 World Cup in mind.' Further fixtures for the Lionesses in October and November are set to be announced.
Metro
14 minutes ago
- Metro
Gary Neville names the next signing Manchester United must make
Gary Neville had been encouraged by Manchester United's work in the transfer market this summer but believes there is one obvious position that needs strengthening. After last season's calamitous campaign, United have been measured with their approach during the summer as Ruben Amorim embarks on the next step of his rebuilding job. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have already arrived and will bring creativity and goal threat, not to mention a wealth of Premier League experience, to a forward line that struggled last term. Teenager Diego Leon will give Amorim another option in defence but the Red Devils' boss is hopeful of making further additions before his side kick-off against Arsenal on August 17. And Neville believes United should be focusing their attention of finding a replacement for Andre Onana, who has failed to convince since his £47million move from Inter two years ago. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. The Cameroon international was brought in to succeed David de Gea but he turned out to be one of the biggest transfer mistakes of the Erik ten Hag era and fared little better under Amorim. Onana was linked with moved to Monaco and the Saudi Pro League earlier this month but looks set to start against the Gunners, almost by default, assuming he recovers from a hamstring injury. United have reportedly shown interest in the likes of Emiliano Martinez and Nick Pope, whose place at Newcastle will be threatened by imminent new signing Aaron Ramsdale, and Neville has urged his old club to resolve the uncertainty around the goalkeeping situation quickly. 'Yeah, that could be a bigger challenge than the economy… I think the two signings are good signings yet, there's a couple more needed,' Neville said of his former club's fortunes. 'I think they need a goalkeeper. And I think if they fill those two positions with decent signings, then United can have a lot, I mean, they have to have a better season than last year. It can't get any worse, really.' Another goalkeeping target, Senne Lammens, meanwhile, has lauded the Red Devils as 'one of the best clubs' in the world and expressed his belief he would be able to make the step up. 'Manchester United are one of the best clubs, yes,' the 23-year-old Lammens said, as per Gazet van Antwerpen. 'But you never know. It could also be a different club, or who knows, I might stay here. In any case, I try to keep my feet on the ground. When teams like that come along, I think you've earned it. More Trending 'I certainly have enough confidence in myself. I think the most important thing is that my future team, whenever they arrive, has a plan in place. 'Ideally, that means playing immediately, but it's also possible I'll have to take a step in between. 'As long as there's a plan, it doesn't matter whether I'm ready for the next step or not. Everyone has their own career, their own path. Even if I don't take the right step right away, I'll get there. 'It could be within a few days, but also a few months or a year. I have people around me who help me with that, and that way I can focus on what I need to do.' MORE: Man Utd star Joshua Zirkzee reacts to Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins transfer rumours MORE: Man Utd offer Alejandro Garnacho in swap deal to sign £60m 'complete striker' MORE: Luke Shaw aims brutal dig at four Man Utd players axed by Ruben Amorim
