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Neil Warnock

Inspire resilient teams with Neil Warnock, speaker and football leadership expert. Neil helps organsations to develop leadership skills, build team motivation, and drive performance, delivering insights from five decades managing Premier League clubs.

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Neil Warnock

Neil Warnock

Manchester, United Kingdom

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£11k–25k

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Neil Warnock's biography

At a glance

  • Record-breaking football manager with eight promotions
  • Premier League promotion specialist across multiple clubs
  • Respected television and radio football pundit
Neil Warnock is one of English football’s most colourful and successful managers, with a record-breaking career spanning five decades, eight promotions, and more than 1,600 matches in charge across sixteen clubs, from the Premier League to non-league football. Known for his sharp wit, straight-talking style, and wealth of extraordinary stories, Neil has become a true institution in British football. His remarkable journey has seen him transform the fortunes of clubs including Sheffield United, Queens Park Rangers, and Cardiff City, earning promotion to the Premier League and countless Manager of the Month accolades along the way. Now serving as football advisor for Torquay United and a familiar face on television and radio, Neil continues to share his trademark humour and no-nonsense insight into the beautiful game. His tales from the dugout, from dressing-room dramas to touchline triumphs, reveal the personality behind one of football’s most enduring figures. Neil’s appearances are full of warmth, laughter, and unforgettable anecdotes from a lifetime in football. Blending fascinating behind-the-scenes stories with reflections on leadership, motivation, and resilience, he offers a candid look at what it takes to inspire a team and stay grounded through the highs, lows, and sheer unpredictability of life in the game. Book Neil for an unforgettable combination of entertaining football anecdotes and transformative leadership lessons that will inspire your team to achieve its highest potential.

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Bring your team together with Neil Warnock’s captivating stories and practical leadership insights, drawn from a legendary football career filled with triumphs and resilience. Book Neil now to inspire, motivate, and entertain your audience with wisdom from one of the game’s most respected figures.

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How do I book Neil Warnock for my next event?
Email neil.warnock@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Neil's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Neil Warnock's speaking style like?
Neil Warnock draws on over five decades of first-hand experience in football management to deliver anecdote-led talks, structuring his sessions around behind-the-scenes stories from the dressing room and touchline that are used to illustrate points on leadership, motivation, and resilience.
What topics does Neil Warnock specialise in?
Neil Warnock speaks on leadership, team building, and resilience under pressure, drawing on behind-the-scenes stories from a career spanning five decades, sixteen clubs, and eight promotions. He holds the record for the most promotions as a manager in English football history, having taken clubs including Sheffield United, Queens Park Rangers, and Cardiff City into the Premier League.
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