Warnock backs McCall for Blades job

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Warnock's eight-year reign at Bramall Lane ended by mutual consent on Tuesday following a meeting with plc chairman Kevin McCabe, and he believes he has left the club in a strong position despite relegation.

Warnock said: "I think the club has got to look and see if they want to go inside with Stuart - who is ready for management - or bring in an outsider, or a director of football with a young coach."

He added: "I think whoever comes in could take United back up to the Premiership. I don't think the departures of one or two players will affect that - I can't see anybody being better than Sheffield United last year.

"A new manager will have a bit of leeway if things don't go so well right from the start. But with new blood I think there is no way they are not going to get automatic promotion, so it's a great time for someone to get the job."

Meanwhile, Warnock insists he will be able to shrug off the pressures and what he still perceives to be some injustices of the season just gone, and immediately set about looking for a new role.

The 58-year-old Warnock has targeted one final challenge before he bows out of the game for good and is intent on earning another chance to test himself at the top level.

Warnock said: "I know there will be a lot of fans who would love Neil Warnock as their club's next boss. I am looking forward to the challenge of going to a club who want to be as successful as quickly as me.

"That is what I'm looking for - a new challenge to bring the sparkle back. I don't feel tired, I feel refreshed now I have made the decision because with all the circumstances I think it is right."