Wednesday 18 May 2016 22:38, UK
Neil Warnock has parted company with Sky Bet Championship club Rotherham United.
Warnock took charge of the Millers' final 16 games of the season and managed to retain their status in the second tier of English football.
A club statement said: "Following lengthy and protracted discussions over the past two weeks, Rotherham United can confirm that Neil Warnock will not be the manager of the club going forward.
"We would like to place on record our thanks to Neil and his support staff for the 16 games that they led the team at the end of the 2015/2016 campaign, and wish Neil, Kevin Blackwell and Ronnie Jepson health and happiness for the future.
"We will be looking to release details of a new managerial appointment in due course."
Warnock has written himself into Millers folklore for the job he performed in his 16-game stint, which sees him become the shortest serving manager in the club's history.
After three games of his reign, his side were six points adrift from safety and staring relegation in the face until he masterminded a 10-game unbeaten run, which saw them move 10 points clear of the drop zone and secure their place in the second tier.
The former QPR and Crystal Palace manager enjoyed his return to the game and recently confirmed he would have one more year of management.
However, that will not be at the New York Stadium, despite Millers chairman Tony Stewart offering him a healthy contract.
The Millers will now look for a third manager in seven months.
Warnock said: "Up until a couple of days ago, I thought I was staying.
"I've been in talks with two or three others clubs, and Tony (Stewart) knows about that. There will probably be more interest now the Rotherham decision is made.
"Leaving this club is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. I love everything about it - the chairman, the people, the fans, the family feel.
"I understand the chairman's need for a quick decision and the time is right for both parties to go their separate ways. There'll always be the memory of what we achieved together.
"Had I stayed, I think it would have been for the wrong reasons really.
"Rotherham is a project, and I want only one more year, They need someone to come in for two or three years, build things up bit by bit, consolidate their place in the Championship, and then look to go on from there."
