Tony Warner signs one-month contract with Sc**thorpe

[Tallman]

Tony Warner joins Iron as cover for Joe Murphy
Sc**thorpe Telegraph

Sc**tHORPE United have signed veteran goalkeeper Tony Warner on a month's contract.

The free agent has joined the Iron because first choice shot-stopper Joe Murphy is struggling with a groin injury.

United boss Ian Baraclough was giving the Irishman until the last possible minute to decide whether he would be available for tomorrow's trip to Watford, but the 29-year-old is clearly struggling.

Warner was watched by Baraclough little more than a week ago when he played against the Iron for Leeds in a reserve match during a trial spell at Elland Road.

The 36-year-old Scouser, who began his career at Liverpool, has made more than 250 league appearances, with 12 different clubs. He was released after a short spell by Charlton at the end of last season.

Warner will battle with Iron rookie Sam Slocombe for a place between the posts at Vicarage Road tomorrow.

[spideybuff]

He didn't sign for Leeds last week?

[andre samuel]

He and Stern John mustbe have the record for playing for the most English clubs........lol.

Clint Marcelle wasnt to far behind, lol

[Tallman]

He and Stern John mustbe have the record for playing for the most English clubs........lol.

Clint Marcelle wasnt to far behind, lol

Marcelle have de record (18), but Warner closing in (15). Stern and Rougier on 14.

[Coop's]

He and Stern John mustbe have the record for playing for the most English clubs........lol.

Clint Marcelle wasnt to far behind, lol

Marcelle have de record (18), but Warner closing in (15). Stern and Rougier on 14.

        What you all think,is that a good or bad thing for a player.

[rocoply]

For the bit transcribed here, you can fast-forward to about the 3:15 mark in this YouTube clip (the whole thing is pretty funny, though probably not kid- or work-safe, depending on how well your kids or coworkers understand British accents. ;-)


Ali: Now Beckham, do you reckon the better the footballer you is, the fitter the girl you go out with?

Beckham: Obviously.

Ali: So, you is the best at football, ya know. So you gets Posh. So does Sporty Spice go out with someone from Sc**thorpe United?

Victoria: [laughing] That's horrible!

Ali: What do you mean?

Victorai: That's my friend, and she's lovely.

Ali: Exactly! Why? Is you tryin' to say Sc**thorpe is not a good team?

Victoria: [laughing] Yes!

Ali: 'Cause that is a horrible thing to say about them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P842Tmi6lrc

[Tallman]

Tony Warner out to prove his worth at Sc**thorpe United
Sc**thorpe Telegraph

TWENTY years after setting out as a professional footballer with Liverpool, Tony Warner is set to start for Sc**thorpe United today, after signing a short-term deal with the club.

The 36-year-old has been brought in for a month by manager Ian Baraclough to provide experienced cover for Joe Murphy, who is expected to be out for up to 10 days with niggling shoulder and groin injuries.

After his release from Charlton Athletic at the end of last season, the former Hull City keeper has been training with Liverpool thanks to his working relationship with Reds boss Roy Hodgson, whom he played under at Fulham.

But, after 13 clubs, Warner, far from winding down his career, is still eager to get between the sticks today and beyond.

"Training wise, fitness wise I am tip-top – it is just the games that I have been lacking," said the veteran

"It is a good opportunity to get myself out there. Those opportunities have been restricted over the last few months.

"I have been thrust into a Championship game against Watford, who are third – it doesn't get much better than that."

After months of training only to have no game to play at the end of the week, Warner is delighted to get the chance to help out at Vicarage Road.

"It has been really hard mentally trying to deal with it," said the keeper of his scenario prior to his Glanford Park switch.

"But I want to play football so there is no other option.

"Looking at it that way, there is only one option I have got because I want to keep playing.

"I would be so unhappy if I had to say tomorrow, or in five minutes' time, I am retiring because I have had enough. I would be in a bad place.

"Training at Liverpool was hard, but it was the only option, and it was a good opportunity because there are lads in my position who aren't even training anywhere.

"Could they be thrown into a game today against Watford, probably not because they have not been training for two months.

"Everything that I have put into the bank at Liverpool hopefully will serve me well today.

"I'd like to think of it as getting my just rewards."