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Post by gasandelectricity on Jan 27, 2023 11:31:03 GMT
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Post by eric on Jan 27, 2023 11:32:56 GMT
Need some good news with Rossiter out longer than expected.
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Post by Gas1977 on Jan 27, 2023 11:34:26 GMT
looks like stefan payne to me !
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Post by Quarters on Jan 27, 2023 11:35:34 GMT
Iron Man
From West Ham or Scunthorpe?
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jan 27, 2023 11:36:14 GMT
Grant Ward
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jan 27, 2023 11:39:14 GMT
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Post by CornishPasty_Gas on Jan 27, 2023 11:41:21 GMT
Iron Man From West Ham or Scunthorpe? Hopefully not from Scunthorpe! All them lot are dire! |
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jan 27, 2023 11:41:50 GMT
Bristol Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of Grant Ward following his release from Blackpool.
Ward, 28, began his playing career at Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, signing with the north London club in 2011.
In March 2014, Ward joined MLS outfit Chicago Fire on loan. Ward's debut for the club was delayed until May 2014 due to an injury to his metatarsal. His first goal for Chicago Fire came in a 5-1 loss against San Jose Earthquakes. At the end of the 2013/14 season, Ward returned to Spurs.
The following season, Ward joined Coventry City on another loan deal away from north London. Ward would go on to make 11 appearances for the Sky Blues over the course of his stay.
At the start of the 2015/16 season, Ward departed Spurs on loan for the third time in three seasons, this time signing for Rotherham United on a six-month loan deal. After extending his loan spell for the rest of the season, Ward continued to be a regular in the first team and helped the club avoid relegation. Ward made forty appearances during his time at Rotherham and scored twice. For his performances that season, Ward won the club's Young Player of the Year and Goal of the Year award.
Ward joined Ipswich Town in 2016, signing a three-year deal on an undisclosed fee, believed to be £600K. On his debut, he scored a hat-trick in 39 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute in an opening-day 4–2 win over Barnsley. He made 46 appearances in all competitions during his first season at the club, scoring six goals.
Ward continued to be a first-team regular during the 2017–18 season, making 37 appearances over the course of the season, scoring two goals.
In December 2019, Ward joined Blackpool, making 58 appearances during his time with the Seasiders, scoring twice.
After signing for the Gas, Ward - who will wear squad number 8 - said: "I'm delighted to be here and I've joined at an exciting time for the club, with good things happening both on and off the pitch."
Rovers manager Joey Barton said: "Grant is a really good player, with excellent experience at our level, having been promoted out of League One with Blackpool. We are delighted to have him with us and he will be a quality addition to our group."
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Post by Quarters on Jan 27, 2023 11:42:29 GMT
Experienced and a freebie.
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Post by rainhamgas on Jan 27, 2023 11:44:28 GMT
Welcome Grant 👏
Hope he’s overcome the serious injury he suffered. Hasn’t played a great deal of football since, but let’s see!
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Post by rainhamgas on Jan 27, 2023 11:46:00 GMT
Anyone know anything about his style of play?
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Post by Quarters on Jan 27, 2023 11:46:27 GMT
Nothing on contract length?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2023 11:55:19 GMT
After signing for the Gas, Ward who will wear squad number 8 said: "I'm delighted to be here and I've joined at an exciting time for the club, with good things happening both on and off the pitch."
Mmm, so what's going on off the pitch then. Didn't Andy Mangan allude to a similar comment recently?
Anyway looks like a decent signing.
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Post by westfieldgas on Jan 27, 2023 11:55:51 GMT
Summer 2022 signings thread
Jul 21, 2022 at 8:54pm via mobile likedislikePost OptionsPost by westfieldgas on Jul 21, 2022 at 8:54pm
"I would be straight after Grant Ward. Brilliant player at League One level and still somehow available. Attacking midfielder or winger, plenty of experience but still of a decent age."
Visionary....
All seriousness, good signing. L1 promotion winner, decent at Championship level. Can operate in numerous positions for us, WB, CM, Wide Attacking. Welcome GW8!
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Post by lastminutewinner on Jan 27, 2023 11:56:51 GMT
Just need him to stay fit
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Post by warehamgas on Jan 27, 2023 12:01:40 GMT
Is he currently fit?
Welcome to the gas Grant. Give 100%, score a hat-trick (like he did at Ipswich) in your debut, do your best and you’ll be fine. And, of course, stay fit.
No guarantees but it looks a good signing.
Welcome. 👍
UTG!
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jan 27, 2023 12:07:36 GMT
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Post by CornishPasty_Gas on Jan 27, 2023 12:10:38 GMT
Welcome Grant.
Interesting when he says Exciting times on and off the pitch... does he know something we do not? Let Fruit Market thread go into over drive for a few hours. I'll get the Popcorn out.
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Post by yattongas on Jan 27, 2023 12:12:28 GMT
After signing for the Gas, Ward who will wear squad number 8 said: "I'm delighted to be here and I've joined at an exciting time for the club, with good things happening both on and off the pitch." Mmm, so what's going on off the pitch then. Didn't Andy Mangan allude to a similar comment recently? Anyway looks like a decent signing. Standard blurb from a new signing to any club ….. Happy to be here , excited for the future , great fan base etc etc |
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Post by Marshy on Jan 27, 2023 12:17:16 GMT
After signing for the Gas, Ward who will wear squad number 8 said: "I'm delighted to be here and I've joined at an exciting time for the club, with good things happening both on and off the pitch." Mmm, so what's going on off the pitch then. Didn't Andy Mangan allude to a similar comment recently? Anyway looks like a decent signing. Standard blurb from a new signing to any club ….. Happy to be here , excited for the future , great fan base etc etc You cynical old bastard! But you’re right though 😁 Welcome Grant |
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