Neil Warnock

Neil Warnock holds an unparalleled record in English professional football, having secured the most promotions and managed the most games in the history of the sport. Beginning his professional playing career as a winger in 1967 with Chesterfield, he made 327 league appearances and scored 36 goals across clubs including Rotherham United, Scunthorpe United, and Hartlepool, where he earned Player of the Season honors in 1972. After retiring from league football in 1979, Warnock transitioned to management, starting with Gainsborough Trinity in 1980. His early managerial success culminated in promotion to the Football League with Scarborough in 1987, marking the first of his record-setting achievements.

From 2020 to 2021, Warnock managed Middlesbrough, where he surpassed a monumental milestone by breaking the record for the most games managed in English professional football, reaching an impressive 1,626 matches. Although he announced his retirement in April 2022, his passion for the game led him to brief returns, including spells with Huddersfield Town in 2023 and an interim period with Aberdeen in 2024. As of May 2024, Neil Warnock continues to contribute his profound expertise to the sport in his capacity as a football advisor for Torquay United.