EFL: Huddersfield Town appoint Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock is back in football
Huddersfield Town have reappointed Warnock for his second spell as manager, with the 74-year-old coming out of retirement to take charge.
He returns almost 30 years after his first stint, during which he led the Terriers to promotion via the third-tier play-offs in 1994-95.
The club are currently 23rd in the Championship and a point from safety.
He becomes Huddersfield's third manager of the season, after Danny Schofield and Mark Fotheringham.
Warnock's appointment is until the end of the season. This means he is the club's fifth permanent boss in less than three years. He certainly has a battle on his hands to keep them in the Championship. Will he succeed?
Let's explore some of the reaction from Huddersfield fans.
One Huddersfield fan told us: "He has his faults as a manager but I think this is a great short-term appointment."
Another wasn't so sure. James added: "This feels like a bit of a panic. I would rather have gone for a younger manager. We need to try and do things a little bit differently here. If he doesn't keep us up, we face going to League One without a manager and a clear identity. Some big clubs in that division have struggled to go back up."
Some comments from social media
This was how Huddersfield Town announced the appointment of Warnock.
𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲, 𝑵𝑬𝑰𝑳 👋
— Huddersfield Town (@htafc) February 13, 2023
✍️ We are delighted to confirm that Neil Warnock agreed to return to the Club as Manager on a short-term contract!
🗣️ “I’m really excited about this challenge!”
Comments from Neil Warnock and Dave Baldwin ⤵️#WelcomeWarnock | #htafc
One fan replied to this tweet: "Buzzing, he's the best in the business."
Another added: "Absolutely brilliant. A manager with as much passion as the fans, a manager who wants to score goals and have a go, a manager who doesn't spout bollocks. A manager. Get in, go on Neil lad. UTT!"
@TTCMatt @AMCTerrier some are in for the shock of their lives. Can’t see anyone better equipped to get the fans behind them, players clear on what’s expected. He knows everyone incl Boothy & Bromby. Best chance of a great escapee they’ll have
— Sky Blue Terrier (@MikePotts75) February 13, 2023
A brief history of Neil Warnock
Warnock has managed 1,603 games across his career. He had announced his retirement from football management after leaving Middlesbrough last season. The former Sheffield United, Cardiff City, Torquay United (amongst others) boss certainly has the experience and most Huddersfield fans seem to be very positive about the appointment as you can see by all of the posts above.
