Neil Warnock has called time on a 41-year career in football management that saw him win promotion eight times, including two famous play-off wins with Notts County.
The Sheffield native managed the Magpies between 1989 and 1993 during an incredible time in the club's history as they went from the third tier all the way up to the old First Division in successive seasons. He even turned down the chance to take charge of Chelsea to stay in Nottingham.
Warnock recalled many of his memories on Sky Sports on Saturday afternoon after announcing his intention to never manage a football club again, including those halcyon days at Meadow Lane.
"Notts County were in the bottom division almost when I went there and we ended up in the top flight. Two play-offs. They were fabulous memories and individual games," he said on Soccer Saturday.
The 73-year-old also recalled one of his most satisfying wins as a manager - over County's local rivals Nottingham Forest in 2003. "One of the most interesting games for me was the second leg of the play-off semi-final against Forest when I was at Sheffield United.
"Two nil down and come back [to win 4-3]. Paul Peschisolido scored (in extra-time) and his celebration and things like that. That was really special, because they've got the cigar out and celebrating, and we turned it around. I really enjoyed the finish to that."
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On his decision to retire, Warnock said: "“I just thought it was the right time, really, coming towards the end of the season, there’s not really a job you’re going to get before then.
“I’ve had a good run really. I’m enjoying things I’ve not done for years, I’m having a lot of time with the family, my dogs and I’ve taken up cycling too. I’m not saying the enthusiasm has gone, I’ve not lost that, but when I see some of my friends who are struggling health wise, there comes a time where you have to let your family enjoy a little bit more of your time, in particular my wife Sharon.”
