Leeds United line up Martin O'Neill as Neil Warnock falls on his sword The former Crystal Palace manager was always going to leave at the end of the current campaign but appeared to signal the end of his 14 months in Yorkshire after the match. He said: "We're not going to get in to the play-offs, they should put someone in now until the end of the season - that's what I'd recommend. I don't see myself being in charge next weekend. The owners know what my situation is, I've spoken to them at length and we should put somebody temporary in charge, there's no outstanding candidate at the moment but some will come available in the summer. The fans are chanting about me going back to Cornwall, and I will. I'm writing my autobiography at the moment and this'll give me chance to put in the last two chapters. Warnock, 64, had attempted to persuade Nigel Adkins to be his successor but that plan was aborted when Reading appointed the former Southampton manager last week. Leeds owners GFH Capital, who completed their purchase of the club last December, have already compiled a shortlist of candidates to replace Warnock and Neil Redfearn, the academy manager, is expected to take charge for the remainder of the season while they plot a strategy. The home defeat to Derby left Leeds eight points adrift of the play-off berths with six games to play, but only five points clear of the relegation zone. Warnock had only secured one victory in his last eight matches. Shaun Harvey, the chief executive, said: "We would like to thank Neil for his efforts during his time as our manager and share his disappointment that we could not achieve promotion this season. We now need to look to the future and the search for his replacement is under way. There is no fixed timescale as securing the services of the right person is the primary objective, so as to give us the best chance of promotion next season.