Warnock returns to dugout with Torquay United draw

Football

Neil Warnock managed his first game at age 77 as Torquay United played out a 2-2 draw against Farnborough in the National League South.

Neil Warnock returned to football management on Tuesday as Torquay United drew 2-2 with Farnborough. The 77-year-old took charge of the Gulls at Plainmoor following his recent appointment. Warnock stated that he had his heart pumping during the match, according to Sky Sports.

Torquay United currently sit in the mid-table positions of the National League South. The veteran manager previously served as a football consultant at the club before stepping into the managerial role. He has managed 1,632 professional games throughout a career spanning five decades, per The Guardian.

Farnborough took the lead twice during the contest, but the Devon side equalised on both occasions to earn a point. The result leaves Torquay United looking to improve their standing in the sixth tier of English football. Warnock replaced Paul Wotton at the helm of the club. The manager expressed his enjoyment of the atmosphere and his desire to help the team progress, according to independent reports.

Get transfer news fresh from top journalists on X, delivered straight to your phone. Download QFAX for real-time updates.

EMAIL: qfax@withqwerty.com