Tony Warner

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Tony Warner
Personal information
Full name Anthony Randolph Warner
Date of birth 11 May 1974 (1974-05-11) (age 37)
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club Wellington Phoenix
Number 20
Youth career
Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1994–1999 Liverpool 0 (0)
1997 → Swindon Town (loan) 3 (0)
1998–1999 → Celtic (loan) 3 (0)
1999 → Aberdeen (loan) 6 (0)
1999–2004 Millwall 200 (0)
2004–2006 Cardiff City 26 (0)
2005–2006 → Fulham (loan) 14 (0)
2006–2008 Fulham 7 (0)
2006 → Leeds United (loan) 13 (0)
2007 → Norwich City (loan) 13 (0)
2008 → Barnsley (loan) 3 (0)
2008–2010 Hull City 0 (0)
2009 → Leicester City (loan) 4 (0)
2010 Charlton Athletic 0 (0)
2010 Leeds United 0 (0)
2010 Scunthorpe United 2 (0)
2011 Tranmere Rovers 25 (0)
2011– Wellington Phoenix 13 (0)
National team‡
2006– Trinidad and Tobago 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:30, 31 December 2011 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 04:02, 5 December 2011 (UTC)

Anthony Randolph "Tony" Warner (born 11 May 1974 in Liverpool, England) is a Trinidad and Tobago international football goalkeeper who currently plays for the Wellington Phoenix.

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[edit] Footballing career

He moved to Cardiff City from Millwall in July 2004 after five years with Millwall, having joined from Liverpool in 1999.

He started his career at Liverpool he earned the nickname Tony Bonus, due to him receiving many win bonuses as a non-playing substitute, without ever playing a senior game for the club – where he spent the first five years of his career there.

He had loan spells with Swindon Town, Celtic, where he was part of the team that defeated Rangers 5–1 and Aberdeen whilst at Anfield. At Millwall, he earned the nickname Denzil, because he looked and sounded like the character Denzil from the television sitcom Only Fools and Horses. A firm fan favourite, and prolific penalty stopper, which earned him his own chant from the Lions fans of, "Denzil, Denzil what's the score? Denzil, what's the score?" Warner was voted Player of the Year 2002–03 by the Millwall fans. Despite being injured and unable to keep goal for Millwall at their 2004 F.A. Cup Final appearance, the then Millwall manager Dennis Wise, insisted that he be presented with a medal. He left Millwall the next year to sign for Cardiff City where he spent two years unable to hold down a first team spot due to some poor performances and eventually lost his place to Neil Alexander. He signed on loan at Fulham when the club suffered an injury crisis and the deal was made permanent at the end of the spell.

On 10 January 2006, it was announced that Warner would join the preliminary Trinidad and Tobago squad for their 2006 World Cup campaign but he was not selected in the final 23 man squad. Warner made his debut (and to date only) appearance as a second half substitute for the Soca Warriors on 28 February 2006 against Iceland in a friendly international played at Loftus Road.

[edit] Leeds United loan

On 4 August 2006 Leeds United signed Warner on a one-month loan from Fulham as cover for the injured Neil Sullivan, making his debut in a 1–0 victory over Norwich City the following day. His initial loan period was due to end on 4 September, but on 31 August the loan deal was extended until 1 January 2007.

Warner started nearly every match for Leeds up to the sacking of manager Kevin Blackwell when new manager Dennis Wise witnessed a poor performance by Warner in the Carling Cup against Southend United and brought in a new goalkeeper on loan, Graham Stack from Reading who kept Warner out of the side for several matches. An injury to Stack gave Warner his place back in the Leeds side, but his loan spell at Leeds drew to an end on 1 January 2007.

[edit] Norwich loan

Warner signed on loan for Norwich City until the end of the 2006–07 season as a replacement for the previous loan goalkeeper; Celtic's David Marshall.

[edit] Return to Fulham

On 12 August 2007, after an injury to first choice Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi in the warm-up before The Cottagers game at The Emirates against Arsenal, Warner was forced to be a last minute replacement for Niemi, but despite the circumstances Warner impressed and kept countless shots at bay, but two late goals denied Warner a clean sheet and Fulham lost the game 2–1.[1] In the following game against Bolton Wanderers on 15 August 2007, Warner dropped the ball after collecting it from a Nicky Hunt throw-in and gave former team mate Heiðar Helguson a goal for Bolton, but somewhat redeemed himself after pulling off a full-stretch save from Nicolas Anelka and Fulham won 2–1.[2] On 18 August against Middlesbrough, Warner gifted debutant Mido a goal, after Warner mistimed a shot from the Egyptian and the ball bounced off his chest and rolled into the back of the net, as in the Bolton game, he somewhat redeemed himself after pulling off a full-stretch save from central defender David Wheater. Warner's mistake this time affected the score, with Middlesbrough winning 2–1.[3] With Niemi still injured and Warner regularly making mistakes, Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez, brought in Kasey Keller on 23 August 2007, to provide cover and competition for Warner and Niemi.[4] On 25 August 2007 Warner sat on the bench for the game at Aston Villa.[5] On 28 August 2007, Warner played and kept a clean sheet in a 1–0 victory over Shrewsbury Town at the New Meadow.[6] After the game Niemi returned from injury and Warner was third choice goalkeeper behind Niemi and Keller.

Warner joined Championship side Barnsley on loan for a month on January transfer deadline day, as cover for Heinz Muller's injury. He made his debut in the 4–0 defeat to Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena. He was released by Fulham on 28 May 2008.[7]

[edit] Hull City

On 16 July 2008, Warner signed for Hull City on a two year deal. Warner made his debut for Hull in the FA Cup match against Millwall on 24 January 2009, where he kept a clean sheet in a 2–0 victory.[8] On 13 March 2009, Warner joined Leicester City on a one month loan deal after an injury to David Stockdale.[9] Despite conceding five goals in four league games, losing his place to Stockdale, he had his loan extended until the end of the season.[10] He was presented with a medal on 24 April after Leicester won the League One title.[11]

On 25 August 2009 Warner made his season debut and only second competitive start for Hull City in the 3–1 League Cup win over Southend United.[12] He left the club by mutual consent on 1 February 2010.[13]

[edit] Charlton Athletic

On 25 March 2010, Charlton Athletic announced that Warner would join them for the remainder of the season, after their number 1 choice goalkeeper Robert Elliot was ruled out for a month.[14] On 1 June 2010, Charlton Athletic confirmed that his 2 month contract would not be renewed[15] Warner was commended by Charlton Athletic manager Phil Parkinson for his experience in helping No. 1 keeper, Darren Randolph.[16]

After leaving Charlton, Warner started training with Roy Hodgson's Liverpool in order to keep himself fit and was training at Liverpool for 3 months before getting the invitation to re-join Leeds.[17]

[edit] Leeds United

Warner returned to one of his former clubs Leeds United on 11 October on a short term deal to play for Leeds' reserve team after a goalkeeping injury crisis which saw first choice goalkeepers Kasper Schmeichel and Shane Higgs out injured as well as youth goalkeepers ruled out through injury.[18] His deal wasn't extended as Leeds signed Ben Alnwick on loan.

[edit] Scunthorpe United

Warner joined Scunthorpe United on 22 October 2010 on a one-month deal,[19] and made his debut the following day in the 2–0 win at Watford.[20] He started his second game in a row which came against former club Leeds United with first choice goalkeeper Joe Murphy still out injured [21] Warner was released on 24 November 2010.

[edit] Tranmere Rovers

Warner signed for Tranmere Rovers on 6 January 2011 until the end of the 2010–11 season.[22] He made his club debut on 8 January against Walsall.[23] After playing all the remaining matches of the season, local media reported that he had been offered a new contract for the 2011–12 season.[24] However, it was confirmed on 21 June by the club that he was set to join another club.[25]

[edit] Wellington Phoenix

It was reported on 5 July that Warner was set to sign for Premier League club Blackburn Rovers,[26]. Instead on 17 August 2011, he was announced as signing for the Wellington Phoenix playing in the Australian A-League. Wellington is now his 15th club in the 12 years since leaving Liverpool. Warner made his debut for the Phoenix against Newcastle Jets in place of the injured regular goalkeeper Mark Paston.[27]

[edit] Honours

Liverpool
  • FA Cup: 1995–96 (runner-up)
Millwall

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Arsenal 2–1 Fulham". BBC Sport (BBC). 2007-08-12. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6931066.stm. Retrieved 2007-09-19. 
  2. ^ "Fulham 2–1 Bolton". BBC Sport (BBC). 2007-08-15. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6941803.stm. Retrieved 2007-09-19. 
  3. ^ "Fulham 1–2 Middlesbrough". BBC Sport (BBC). 2007-08-18. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6941857.stm. Retrieved 2007-09-19. 
  4. ^ "Fulham bring in goalkeeper Keller". BBC Sport (BBC). 2007-08-23. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/6961057.stm. Retrieved 2007-09-19. 
  5. ^ "Aston Villa 2–1 Fulham". BBC Sport (BBC). 2007-08-25. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6952877.stm. Retrieved 2007-09-19. 
  6. ^ "Shrewsbury 0–1 Fulham". BBC Sport (BBC). 2007-08-28. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/6963514.stm. Retrieved 2007-09-19. 
  7. ^ Players Released
  8. ^ "Hull 2–0 Millwall". BBC Sport (BBC). 24 January 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7842625.stm. Retrieved 2009-01-24. 
  9. ^ "Come in number 6". LCFC.co.uk. 2009-03-13. http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~1589175,00.html. Retrieved 2009-03-13. 
  10. ^ "Warner extends Foxes loan stint". BBC Sport (BBC). 2009-04-16. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leicester_city/8001702.stm. Retrieved 2009-04-18. 
  11. ^ "Champions Picture Special". LCFC.com. 2009-04-25. http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~1638777,00.html. Retrieved 2009-04-25. 
  12. ^ "Hull 3–1 Southend". BBC Sport (BBC). 25 August 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8203204.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-09. 
  13. ^ "Tigers Release Warner". Hull City OWS. 1 February 2010. http://www.hullcityafc.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,10338~1952052,00.html. Retrieved 1 February 2010. 
  14. ^ Harvey, Tom (25 Maarch 2010). "Addicks snare Warner". Charlton Athletic. http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=35842&newstype=p. Retrieved 2010—03-25. 
  15. ^ "Club confirms six to depart". http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=36147&newstype=p. 
  16. ^ "Defender doubt, but duo available". http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=35966&newstype=x. 
  17. ^ Leeds United | Keeper's thanks to Leeds and Liverpool
  18. ^ Leeds United | News | News | News | ONE-TIME LOAN MAN RETURNS TO CLUB
  19. ^ "Scunthorpe United sign goalkeeper Tony Warner". BBC Sport (BBC). 22 October 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/scunthorpe_utd/9119757.stm. Retrieved 22 October 2010. 
  20. ^ "Watford 0–2 Scunthorpe". BBC Sport (BBC). 23 October 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/9103973.stm. Retrieved 24 October 2010. 
  21. ^ Scunthorpe United | Warner Leaves the Iron
  22. ^ "Rovers Recruit Goalkeeper". Tranmere Rovers. 6 January 2011. http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10365~2259727,00.html. Retrieved 6 January 2011. 
  23. ^ "Tranmere 3–3 Walsall". BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation). 8 January 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9344069.stm. Retrieved 8 January 2011. 
  24. ^ "Tranmere Rovers to consider Bayern Munich move for Dale Jennings". Liverpool Daily Post. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/tranmere-rovers/2011/05/13/tranmere-rovers-to-consider-bayern-munich-move-for-dale-jennings-92534-28686899/?. Retrieved 14 May 2011. 
  25. ^ "Warner Set For New Club". Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 21 June 2011. http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10365~2379775,00.html?. Retrieved 21 June 2011. 
  26. ^ Sky Sports. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_7021963,00.html. 
  27. ^ http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/wellingtonphoenix/news-display/warner-to-make-phoenix-debut/41776

[edit] External links

Wellington Phoenix FC – current squad
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