Tony Warner

Anthony Randolph Warner, born on May 11, 1974, in Liverpool, England, embarked on his football career with his hometown club, Liverpool, in the early 1990s. Though he never made a first-team appearance for Liverpool, he spent time on loan at Swindon Town, Celtic, and Aberdeen, gaining valuable experience. Warner moved to Millwall in 1999, where he became a prominent figure, making over 200 appearances. He played a key role in Millwall’s promotion to the First Division in the 2000-01 season and was instrumental in their journey to the 2004 FA Cup Final. His consistent performances earned him the club’s Player of the Season award in 2003, solidifying his reputation.

Following his impactful tenure at Millwall, Warner joined Cardiff City before moving to Premier League club Fulham in 2005, initially on loan and then permanently in 2006. During his time at Fulham, he earned his first international cap for Trinidad and Tobago in 2006. He also had several loan spells with clubs including Leeds United, Norwich City, Barnsley, and Leicester City, where he contributed to Leicester winning the League One title in 2008-09. His playing career extended to clubs such as Charlton Athletic, Scunthorpe United, Tranmere Rovers, Wellington Phoenix in Australia, and Floriana in Malta, showcasing his adaptability across various leagues.

Warner transitioned into coaching, taking on a player-coach role at Blackpool in 2013, reuniting with Paul Ince. He continued his coaching pathway with two spells at Accrington Stanley, alongside a period coaching in India with Chennaiyin. Warner served as goalkeeping coach at Bolton Wanderers in 2021 and played a part in Bristol Rovers’ promotion to League One. In July 2022, he joined Reading as First Team goalkeeping coach and, as of June 2025, holds the position of goalkeeping coach at Wigan Athletic, applying his extensive playing knowledge to develop new generations of goalkeepers.