Warnock enjoys Bramall Lane return

13 March 2010 18:18
Neil Warnock maintained his unbeaten start to life as QPR manager on his return to Bramall Lane courtesy of Adel Taarabt's equaliser which secured a 1-1 draw against Sheffield United. Richard Cresswell had given Warnock's former club the lead a minute before half-time but impressive Moroccan midfielder Taarabt made it another frustrating day in the Coca-Cola Championship for Blades fans, who once again vented their frustration at the final whistle. Warnock, installed as Rangers' fifth manager of the season on March 2, steered the Londoners to home wins in his first two matches and while the point is further evidence of their progress since his arrival, it does little for the Blades' fading play-off hopes. United manager Kevin Blackwell, who spent 13 years as goalkeeper, coach and then assistant to Warnock at a string of clubs before heading out on his own seven years ago, has endured rotten luck with injuries to key players throughout the season. But his side have now taken just four points from their last five league games and the pressure is beginning to mount on the former Leeds and Luton manager. Warnock was making his fourth return to Bramall Lane since departing after relegation from the Premier League nearly three years ago.

Source: PA