Graham Ward (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graham Ward | ||
| Date of birth | February 25, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Worcester City | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003–2004 | Kidderminster Harriers | 21 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Cheltenham Town | 2 | (0) |
| 2005 | → Burton Albion (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2005–2006 | Tamworth | 40 | (2) |
| 2006 | → Worcester City (loan) | ? | (?) |
| 2006– | Worcester City | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 1999-2000 | Republic of Ireland U16 | 7 | (1) |
| 2002-2003 | Republic of Ireland U20 | ? | (?) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:13, September 2007 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Graham Ward (born 6 August 1985 in Dublin, Ireland) is a professional footballer, who plays for Conference North side Worcester City, where he plays as a Defender.
Playing career
Ward played his youth football with St Josephs Boys AFC football club based in south Dublin.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ward began his career as a trainee with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2002, despite being the Republic of Ireland Under 20s captain, he failed to land himself a place in the first team.
With the club reaching the Premiership, Ward was released by manager Dave Jones.
Kidderminster Harriers
Ward moved to Kidderminster Harriers just prior to the start of the 2003–04 season on a one-year contract, but he never really made the grade and was released at the end of the season.
During his time with Kidderminster Harriers, Ward made 21 appearances, but failed to find the net during this time.
Cheltenham Town
On 1 August 2004, Ward joined Cheltenham Town. His time with the club again only lasted one season playing just two games. He spent the latter part on loan with Burton Albion where he played three games and scored one goal.
Tamworth
On 13 May 2005, Ward joined Conference National club Tamworth, where he teamed up with former Cheltenham Town team mate Bob Taylor.
Worcester City
On 27 November 2006, Ward joined Worcester City after spending time with the club previously on loan.[1]
International career
Ward represented the Republic of Ireland Under-16 team at the 2000 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship, the Under-19 team at the 2002 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship and at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. He also has 3 Under 21 International caps.
Life after football
Ward is now working as a Windows Infrastructure Specialist at South Staffordshire PLC