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Graham Ward
Irish footballer

Graham Ward

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Irish footballer
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Dublin, Ireland
Age
41 years
Sports Teams
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Worcester City F.C.
Tamworth F.C.
Burton Albion F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team
Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team
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Biography

Graham Ward (born 25 February 1983 in Dublin, Ireland) is a professional footballer, who most recently played for Conference North side Nuneaton Town, where he played as a Defender.

Playing career

Ward "the Legend" 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. Ward was part of the side that made the 3rd round of the FA cup before losing to the club that released him the season before. He produced a man of the match display during the replay at Molineux.

During his time with Kidderminster Harriers, Ward made 21 appearances, but failed to find the net during this time. He also became KHFC first ever International Player representing Ireland at the World Cup in Dubai at Under 20 level.

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 the first of his professional career.

Tamworth

On 13 May 2005, Ward joined Conference National club Tamworth, where he teamed up with former Cheltenham Town teammate Bob Taylor. Ward was part of the team that made the third round of the FA cup where he scored in the 1st round and beat AFC Bournemouth, and Hartlepool before losing to Championship side Stoke on Penalties. Ward played every game during the 2005 season. ref> Ward leaves Lambs</ref>

Worcester City

On 27 November 2006, Ward joined Worcester City after spending time with the club previously on loan. ward made over 200 appearances for the club before leaving to join Nuneaton town,

Ward Joined Nuneaton but struggled with two knee injuries during his time. Ward made over 20 appearances and was eventually promoted to the conference before calling time on his career at the age of 28 after medial advice.

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.

Currently he now spends most of his time informing work colleagues how much of a legend he was and showing YouTube videos of his best goals which are a total of 2, (with 1 empty net.)

Famous quotes of his also include: What have you done for your country? Iv lived my dream

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