How former Notts County boss Neil Warnock tricked Sheffield United squad at bowling alley

Former Notts County boss Neil Warnock was the subject of a funny anecdote from his time at Sheffield United.

The 69-year-old, who managed the Magpies from 1989 to 1993, enjoyed his longest managerial tenure at Bramall Lane, from 1999 to 2007.

Warnock was no stranger to controversy during his time in South Yorkshire, picking fights with Sheffield Wednesday fans, referees and even Phil Thompson.

Karren Brady, who is married to former Blades forward Paul Peschisolido, recalled a story told by her husband about the wily veteran during a team outing at a bowling alley.

"He convinced us all to put £10 in the pot, winner take all," Brady, writing in The Sun, quoted her husband as saying.

“We agreed for some fun, then he pulled out his own bowling shoes and custom ball, shot 250 and took all our money.”

Earlier this year, Warnock revealed how he embraced his role as the pantomime villain, even making a rather unusual request for when he dies.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said; "I don't want silence. I want them all to be chanting "Warnock's a w***er" over and over again. For a whole minute.

"That would be my ideal. They'll all smile because they'd all know that would mean a lot to me.

"As daft as it sounds. It matters because it would mean I've stirred emotions. I've helped people love football."

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