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Stephen Ward
Been confirmed that he'll be leaving - I'll get something on site about him tomorrow but what an excellent signing he was and all the best to him.
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All the best to him, he’s played a big part in our recent success.
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Probably time for him and us to move on, with the emergence of Charlie Taylor and his injury issues, but what a fantastic left back he's been for us.
I still remember the first time I saw him play for us, in the 2-2 draw at Leicester. He played central midfield that afternoon and put in a great shift. Best of luck to him
I still remember the first time I saw him play for us, in the 2-2 draw at Leicester. He played central midfield that afternoon and put in a great shift. Best of luck to him
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I was hoping he’d get a run out before the game unfolded as it did.
Good luck to him whatever or wherever he moves on to. Class act.
Good luck to him whatever or wherever he moves on to. Class act.
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Absolutely spot on is that in terms of it being time for him to move on, his performances at left back and that superb performance at Leicester.ksrclaret wrote:Probably time for him and us to move on, with the emergence of Charlie Taylor and his injury issues, but what a fantastic left back he's been for us.
I still remember the first time I saw him play for us, in the 2-2 draw at Leicester. He played central midfield that afternoon and put in a great shift. Best of luck to him
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Fantastic servant to the club. Was the right signing for the right time, performed above and beyond what we expected from him - especially last season, and now is moving on at the right time as well.
Nothing but respect for Wardy.
Nothing but respect for Wardy.
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Superb player for us.
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Thanks, Stephen Ward, for all you've contributed to the Clarets. Good luck with your next club. I'm sure you will bring them success.
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I agree 100% with all of the comments already made
He was an excellent signing and now is the right time for him to move on
I wish him all the very best and thank him for all of the excellent performances that he has put in for us
He was an excellent signing and now is the right time for him to move on
I wish him all the very best and thank him for all of the excellent performances that he has put in for us
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The Chelsea goal. Wow. All the best.
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Thank you Stephen. Some of your performances have been World Class. Good Luck !
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Stoke away in the first Premier season under Dyche, he was a one man defence that day, in my top 5 of individual performances I have seen, all the best to him.
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Agree with previous posts, an excellent signing for us.
All the best fit the future Stephen
All the best fit the future Stephen
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Stephen Ward has been amazing for us.
He was a key reason why we went on that 23 game undefeated run in our Championship winning season and what about that goal away at Chelsea eh?
Outside of the left foot curling unstoppably into the stantion! What a pearler!
And his performance at Leicester when asked to play central midfield had me begging (for a few weeks at least) to have him converted to a holding midfielder.
As far as I'm concerned, although he's never been seen as a "character" or the most charismatic in terms of style on the pitch he has achieved enough -and contributed *more* than enough= to be considered a Burnley legend.
Thank you Stephen Ward and all the best whatever the future holds for you.
He was a key reason why we went on that 23 game undefeated run in our Championship winning season and what about that goal away at Chelsea eh?
Outside of the left foot curling unstoppably into the stantion! What a pearler!
And his performance at Leicester when asked to play central midfield had me begging (for a few weeks at least) to have him converted to a holding midfielder.
As far as I'm concerned, although he's never been seen as a "character" or the most charismatic in terms of style on the pitch he has achieved enough -and contributed *more* than enough= to be considered a Burnley legend.
Thank you Stephen Ward and all the best whatever the future holds for you.
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Brilliant for us
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Been a great player for us.
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Shame really thought he could do a job as cover, wonder who we’ll get in
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23 undefeated stalwart !! Been superb for us
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What a Star he’s been for us. I genuinely feel we’ve had the best three years of his career at Burnley.
Good luck, wherever you go, Stephen.
Good luck, wherever you go, Stephen.
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Yes, superb for us. Shame the way the game panned out as it did today otherwise we could have given him the send off he so deserved. Thanks for the memories Wardy.
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great player, had skill and pace and was rock solid and reliable. Always looked forward to seeing him included on the team sheet.
best of luck to him.
best of luck to him.
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Time stops for no man.
Great player for us as has been said, great at Leicester, fantastic goal at Chelsea, brilliant in the promotion season and truly awesome in that game at Stoke. All the best Wardy.
#pray for hibsclaret.
Great player for us as has been said, great at Leicester, fantastic goal at Chelsea, brilliant in the promotion season and truly awesome in that game at Stoke. All the best Wardy.
#pray for hibsclaret.
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The best of luck to him. What a signing he was. Superb footballer.
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Sad to lose another stalwart of our success.
Fabulous left back and scintillating running down the wing and crossing.
The Chelsea goal, to get us off to a flyer, was brilliant.
A huge thank you and my very, very best for a continuing successful career.
Fabulous left back and scintillating running down the wing and crossing.
The Chelsea goal, to get us off to a flyer, was brilliant.
A huge thank you and my very, very best for a continuing successful career.
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He was terrific for us - sad to see him go but wish him all the best for the future
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I knew that this was coming from late 2018. There had been some concerns within the club about some ongoing issues with his knees.
A fantastic player for us over the years and a player that I wish nothing but the best of luck in whatever comes next for him
A fantastic player for us over the years and a player that I wish nothing but the best of luck in whatever comes next for him
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Key member of the 23 game run and always reliable.
Only 5 members of that championship winning squad now remain
Heaton
Lowton
Mee
Barnes
Long
Only 5 members of that championship winning squad now remain
Heaton
Lowton
Mee
Barnes
Long
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Awesome signing-always be a claret. Yes I agree we saw some of his best days. Good footballing brain and very calm-reminds me of Keith Newton. To those younger people on this Board that's high praise
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Thankyou Wardy for all you gave to Burnley. Top man.
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Made lots of contributions, particularly in our long unbeaten run to win the league.
That Chelsea goals been mentioned, but I'll do it again;
What a Goal!!!
Good luck and, best wishes, Steven.
That Chelsea goals been mentioned, but I'll do it again;
What a Goal!!!
Good luck and, best wishes, Steven.
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Tarky in addition to those above (admittedly he didn't play much)wilks_bfc wrote:Key member of the 23 game run and always reliable.
Only 5 members of that championship winning squad now remain
Heaton
Lowton
Mee
Barnes
Long
As for Ward, what a great servant. When you think what you ask of Burnley players - quality and commitment - he's provided it.
Probably the correct decision in the long run to let him go, but from the comments here I hope he sees he's very much appreciated and I hope he gets a contract somewhere.
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Have really enjoyed watching Stephen Ward in a Burnley shirt. Good signing.
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Thank you Wardinho - great player and a very good man.
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Been fantastic part of our success. Amazing goal at Chelsea.
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Thank you Stephen Ward, and all the best for the future. Class act.
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I’m 32, been going on since 1992, and he would make my all time 11 - that’s how good he was for us. Taylor has rightfully taken the shirt now (and could well replace Wardy as the best left back I’ve seen given time) and it’s a good time to part ways whilst he can still get a two year deal at a decent Championship side I would think.
All the best Wardy, what a fantastic signing you proved to be.
All the best Wardy, what a fantastic signing you proved to be.
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I can’t use that as an excuse. I’d included Long and he didn’t play for us at all that seasonthe_fat_shearer wrote:Tarky in addition to those above (admittedly he didn't play much)
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Great player, won’t be surprised to see him playing against us next season.
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Consummate professional and a good player for us, all the very best for the future; he'll aways be a Claret.
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Wardy is summed up by the 2nd goal in the 2-0 win at home to Liverpool. If you get chance to watch that goal again it's a classic counter attack and Ward is the furthest player up the pitch when the goal goes in even though he starts the move from our box...best left back I have seen for us, certainly since the 70’s.
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Thinking about you at this difficult timeHibsclaret wrote:Wardy is summed up by the 2nd goal in the 2-0 win at home to Liverpool. If you get chance to watch that goal again it's a classic counter attack and Ward is the furthest player up the pitch when the goal goes in even though he starts the move from our box...best left back I have seen for us, certainly since the 70’s.
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Fantastic player and served us well. One of his greatest contributions was pushing Taylor to improve as much as he has.
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Just found out. I'm somewhat surprised to be honest. I thought he'd stay for another season.
He's been a class act. After decades of poor left-backs, Wardie gave us an extra dimension. An old-style top pro. Very low profile, clearly fully-focused on his football and, I imagine, respected by everybody at TM.
I wish you well, Stephen. Thank you for the great job you did for us.
He's been a class act. After decades of poor left-backs, Wardie gave us an extra dimension. An old-style top pro. Very low profile, clearly fully-focused on his football and, I imagine, respected by everybody at TM.
I wish you well, Stephen. Thank you for the great job you did for us.
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Been a fantastic signing, and also been released at the right time.
Cheers for the memories Stephen, you've been one our most consistent players for so long and we will miss you.
Cheers for the memories Stephen, you've been one our most consistent players for so long and we will miss you.
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Stephen Ward.
Had to wait his turn when Ben Mee was LB. showed his worth at Stoke and when the manger saw the light he made the position his own and the team then went on that unbeaten run to the Championship title.
Continued his form in the Prem. - solid as a rock, immaculate positional sense and a good understanding with his teammates particularly Mee and Brady.
More of a goal threat than will be remembered, excellent blocker at corners (both ends) and who can forget that goal at Chelsea.
Thanks Wardy.
Had to wait his turn when Ben Mee was LB. showed his worth at Stoke and when the manger saw the light he made the position his own and the team then went on that unbeaten run to the Championship title.
Continued his form in the Prem. - solid as a rock, immaculate positional sense and a good understanding with his teammates particularly Mee and Brady.
More of a goal threat than will be remembered, excellent blocker at corners (both ends) and who can forget that goal at Chelsea.
Thanks Wardy.
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All the best Wardy
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Absolutely, 10/10 that day.claretburns wrote:Stoke away in the first Premier season under Dyche, he was a one man defence that day, in my top 5 of individual performances I have seen, all the best to him.
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Top, top player. Thanks Wardy and best wishes!
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Wardy was a fantastic servant of Burnley FC! He always gave 100%.Hewas a marvellous player .
I thank him and wish him all the best
I thank him and wish him all the best
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Proper full back. A great player for us who’ll be missed.