Sheffield United confirm Warnock resignation

Manager Neil Warnock has left Sheffield United by mutual consent.

The Blades were relegated from the Premier League on the final day of their first season back in the top flight after losing 2-1 to fellow strugglers Wigan on Sunday.

Warnock turned down a new contract at Bramall Lane recently, claiming the offer - worth around £750,000 had the club remained in the Premier League and £450,000 after relegation – was unacceptable.

After seven-and-a-half years at the club, the 58-year-old insisted he would renew talks with the club at the end of the season and it had been expected that he would remain with the Blades until their dramatic final-day defeat.

United plc chairman Kevin McCabe said: “This is a mutual decision in some respects prompted by the events of the last couple of days.

“Both Neil and I believe it is for the good of the club.

“Neil departs with our best wishes.”