Iconic manager Neil Warnock has left his role as Torquay United boss after just 18 days with the National League South side.
The former and tactician, 77, answered an SOS from his former club at the beginning of the month after they sacked manager Paul Wotton, .
Neil Warnock has left Torquay United with immediate effectCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
He has been replaced by former AFC Totton boss Jimmy BallCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
had not stepped into a dugout since taking over at Scottish outfit Aberdeen for eight matches in 2024.
But he quickly shook off the rust to lead Torquay to two wins, a draw and a loss in his four games in charge.
But despite his solid record in the role, he insisted that he would
And that hunt has now come to an end, with the club announcing on Wednesday that they had appointed former AFC Totton manager Jimmy Ball to take over on a permanent basis.
The change has arrived just in time to deprive fans of one of the most unusual managerial clashes in football history.
The National League South was just days away from providing fans with a true spectacle as Torquay United headed to Dagenham and Redbridge.
The Daggers are anticipating their first match under an unexpected new boss – former Liverpool and Newcastle star .
The 37-year-old forward has played for the London outfit since July last year, but things took a bizarre turn on Wednesday
Warnock was days away from a tactical face-off with Andy CarrollCredit: Getty
The club – in which star – revealed that they had sacked boss Lee Bradbury and had picked Carroll to take over until a more permanent appointment could be made.
And, unfortunately for eager footy fans, that has come to pass just days before he could have faced off with Carroll.
The match-up would have pitted the in the dugout.
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