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Cardiff to appoint Neil Warnock as new manager: Announcement expected today - report
NEIL WARNOCK is expected to be unveiled as Cardiff's new manager, according to reports.
Neil Warnock is expected to take over as Cardiff boss
Paul Trollope was sacked yesterday after just five months in charge of the Bluebirds.
Two wins from their opening 11 Championship matches sees them sitting 23rd in the table.
Reports had suggested that former Crystal Palace boss Warnock has been lined up as his successor.
And according to Sky Sports, negotiations over a deal for the 67-year-old concluded last night.
Cardiff haven't commented on the matter, although it is thought an official announcement on the new manager is expected today.
Warnock's credentials are unquestioned, having achieved seven promotions during his time in the game.
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He has been out of a job since leaving Rotherham at the end of last season.
It is thought he will be introduced to the media for the first time tomorrow.
His first game in charge of Cardiff is expected to be against Bristol Rovers on October 14.
Warnock is the odds-on favourite with the the bookmakers Paddy Power with Ryan Giggs next in line after missing out on the Swansea job.
1/7 Neil Warnock
5/1 Ryan Giggs
12/1 Dave Jones
14/1 Craig Bellamy
14/1 James Rowberry
22/1 Nigel Pearson
33/1 Ian Holloway
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