Liverpool Tony Warner began his career at Liverpool in 1994. He never played a first team game, but made 120 appearances on the bench and earned the nickname
Tony Bonus due to receiving many win bonuses. Warner had a spell on loan at
Swindon Town in 1997. The following year he had a brief spell on loan at
Celtic due to injuries to both of their first-team goalkeepers
Jonathan Gould and
Stewart Kerr. He made his debut for Celtic on 14 November 1998 in a 2–1 defeat away against
St Johnstone. A week later he kept goal in Celtic's 5–1 win over
Rangers at Parkhead, and made his final appearance on 28 November in a 2–0 win over
Motherwell. After his fortnight at Hibs, he instead joined
Aberdeen on loan. He played six games for
The Dons in April and May 1999. His career at
Anfield never really took off and he found himself playing as the permanent understudy to
David James in his earlier years with the club, but by the time of his departure he was the club's third choice keeper following the signing of
Brad Friedel as the new second choice shot stopper.
Millwall He moved to
Millwall on a free transfer in July 1999. Warner made his competitive debut on 7 August in a 1–1 draw away against
Cardiff. He became a firm fan favourite which, combined with his prolific penalty saves, earned him his own
chant from the Lions fans of, "Denzil, Denzil what's the score? Denzil, what's the score?" Despite being injured and unable to appear for Millwall in the
FA Cup final, manager
Dennis Wise insisted that he be presented with a medal. During five seasons at Millwall, Warner made 225 competitive appearances for the club. 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. Due to a goalkeeping crisis at
Fulham, they signed Warner on loan in August 2005. 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 teammate
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. 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. 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. On 25 August 2007 Warner sat on the bench for the game at
Aston Villa. On 28 August 2007, Warner played and kept a clean sheet in a 1–0 victory over
Shrewsbury Town at the
New Meadow.
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. Despite conceding five goals in four league games, He was presented with a medal on 24 April after Leicester won the League One title. 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.
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. On 1 June 2010, Charlton Athletic confirmed that his two-month contract would not be renewed Warner was commended by Charlton Athletic manager Phil Parkinson for his experience in helping No. 1 keeper,
Darren Randolph. 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.
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. His deal wasn't extended as Leeds signed
Ben Alnwick on loan.
Scunthorpe United Warner joined
Scunthorpe United on 22 October 2010 on a free transfer, He made his club debut on 8 January against Walsall. However, it was confirmed on 21 June by the club that he was set to join another club.
Wellington Phoenix It was reported on 5 July that Warner was set to sign for
Premier League club
Blackburn Rovers,. Instead on 17 August 2011, he was announced as signing for the
Wellington Phoenix playing in the Australian
A-League. Warner made his debut for the Phoenix against
Newcastle Jets in place of the injured regular goalkeeper
Mark Paston.
Floriana On 11 October 2012, Warner signed for 25 time
Maltese Premier League Champions
Floriana.
Blackpool Warner joined the coaching staff at
Blackpool in the summer of 2013. He was named as an unused substitute for Blackpool's 0–0 draw with
Bolton Wanderers on 1 October 2013. He was released at the end of the season. ==Coaching career==