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Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock reveals he hid seizures from club because he was ‘petrified’ of being released as youngster

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has revealed he hid seizures from the club out of fear that the Reds would axe him. Warnock, 44, played 67 times for the Reds.

By WILL GRIFFEE · Daily Mail

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:10 AM

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Stephen Warnock revealed he concealed having seizures from Liverpool as a youth player due to fears of being released.
Warnock experienced unexplained epileptic seizures for roughly three years before growing out of the condition at age 14.
The former defender underwent CT and MRI scans after once blacking out and waking up in a hospital.

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Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has revealed he hid suffering from seizures from the club as a youngster out of fear of being released. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Warnock explained that he endured epileptic fits for about three years during his youth without knowing what triggered them.

Warnock underwent medical evaluations including CT and MRI scans before ultimately growing out of the condition by age 14 without needing medication. The 44-year-old broadcaster, who made 67 appearances for Liverpool before departing in 2007, noted this was the first time he had spoken publicly about his experiences.

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