Stephen Warnock working as a television pundit in 2023Image source, Getty Images
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Stephen Warnock made 541 appearances as a professional

ByPaul BattisonBBC Sport journalist
  • Published1 November 2026

Former Premier League footballer Stephen Warnock says he hid his seizures from Liverpool as a youngster because he feared he would be released.

The 44-year-old, who works as a pundit for 5 Live, started his career in Liverpool's youth setup, before going on to make 67 appearances for the club.

Speaking on 5 Live in response to an interview with Hull City midfielder Matt Crooks, who has epilepsy, Warnock opened up about his own experience of seizures for the first time.