Stephen Ward

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:33 pm

First class performance from our uncompromising left back today. Up and down the pitch, headers, last ditch tackles and calm link play. A performance to remember from Wardy!

Outstanding.

YTC

Healeywoodclaret · Post by **Healeywoodclaret** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:39 pm

Agreed

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:40 pm

Superb

kindonesque · Post by **kindonesque** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:44 pm

Great performance

JellyBaby · Post by **JellyBaby** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:45 pm

Fantastic defensive performance from the back 4. Both full-backs played well, Mee a couple of slips but covered himself well as did the full-backs. Keane excellent. Wow. I'm going to have a shower

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:49 pm

We've got best players in positions that I've ever seen at Burnley all over the pitch: Wardy is one of them.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:50 pm

Super Wardy

UTC

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:50 pm

Only lost 2 at home where he's played the 90 mins since signing.

Great performance, great record.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:51 pm

A magnificent player.

boiledclaret · Post by **boiledclaret** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:53 pm

Our best left back since Ian Brennan in his prime.

Right_winger · Post by **Right_winger** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:54 pm

Ward was super today, I'd edge Lowton as performing slightly better but both full backs are just getting better.

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:55 pm

Magisterial

Brooky · Post by **Brooky** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:56 pm

Generally the unsung hero. Sheer class.

maidenover · Post by **maidenover** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:06 pm

Monumental

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:19 pm

Immeasurable.

andyh · Post by **andyh** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 5:15 pm

Right_winger wrote:Ward was super today, I'd edge Lowton as performing slightly better but both full backs are just getting better.

Absolutely agree. Lowton and Ward were very good today.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 5:17 pm

yet again we see how good a manager Dyche is. Signs an under performing player and turns him into gold for us

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:19 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:yet again we see how good a manager Dyche is. Signs an under performing player and turns him into gold for us

He wasn't underperforming when Dyche signed him. He was coming off a season where he impressed at Brighton on loan from Wolves and we pinched him after they thought they had the deal tied up.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:24 pm

so a loan deal from Wolves to Brighton isn't classed at under performing then when you see his performances this year in the Premier League................ok then

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:47 pm

Underperforming = not playing well, does it not?

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:50 pm

not to me, it means not playing to your full ability

HuncoatClaret · Post by **HuncoatClaret** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:55 pm

Glad that someone has given Ward this thread because every week he's an 7-8/10. Loves a tackle, gets up the line well and definitely 100% committed. Mr consistent

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:56 pm

I totally agree. Fantastic today!

Longside4evr · Post by **Longside4evr** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:07 pm

Steven Ward, all i have to say on the matter is Burnley and the Republic of Ireland have got one hell of a left back

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:19 pm

Between him and Barton for man of the match.

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:23 pm

Just a normal standard performance From Wardy.

This fella is a rock and he is consistent week in and out

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:53 pm

He has been class this season. Premier League class.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:04 pm

His composure and steadiness remind me of Keith Newton

He is very calm and has a footballing brain and seems to be really enjoying his football. Incredible he has only been starting since January 2016. One of my favourite players now

ashtonlongsider · Post by **ashtonlongsider** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:47 pm

Thought Wardy and Lowts were absolutely outstanding.

MT03ALG · Post by **MT03ALG** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:07 am

Lawton MOM for me

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:12 am

Amazing really. Most were underwhelmed when we signed him. And couldnt understand why we needed him.

Our results since he came in are exactly why! He is pure class.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:17 am

Irish Cafu.

Let'sChaseTheDragon · Post by **Let'sChaseTheDragon** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:16 am

Class. Again. As always.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:13 am

Funny in a way as this is getting some air time on a couple of Irish sites now .
I would say with a few Irish players we will see more interest going forward from us all over in Ireland .

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:31 pm

The whole squad are dragging each other forward. Improvements in all areas, individually and departmental are staggering. Players all through the side who many of us wanted replacing are now guaranteed a place.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:50 pm

Irish keano would have been impressed.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:14 pm

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Irish Cafu.

Cafu was a right back. Besides we have the scouse Cafu in Flanagan. Cafu said it himself

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:22 pm

Hardly ever makes a mistake, with or without the ball.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:08 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Cafu was a right back.

but ward is irish...

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:39 pm

I think I saw Roy Keane at the match on Sunday. I guess he was in a watching brief for the RoI. I think he'd have been very impressed by our Left Back. Brady's free kick would have pleased him too, I guess. Shame Hendrick wasn't playing. The improvement he has made in a short time at Burnley is remarkable.

nonayclaret · Post by **nonayclaret** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:06 pm

Does he need a song?....

"Ward! Ward"
He's skillful, and he's 'ard
Stephen Ward! Stephen Ward!"

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:10 pm

Lord Beamish wrote:I think I saw Roy Keane at the match on Sunday. I guess he was in a watching brief for the RoI. I think he'd have been very impressed by our Left Back. Brady's free kick would have pleased him too, I guess. Shame Hendrick wasn't playing. The improvement he has made in a short time at Burnley is remarkable.

His namesake also qualifies for the Irish and played for their youth side. I wouldnt be surprised if he tried tapping him up!

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:13 pm

Lord Beamish wrote:I think I saw Roy Keane at the match on Sunday. I guess he was in a watching brief for the RoI. I think he'd have been very impressed by our Left Back. Brady's free kick would have pleased him too, I guess. Shame Hendrick wasn't playing. The improvement he has made in a short time at Burnley is remarkable.

He left the minute Brady was subbed. Strange given Ward was still playing.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:25 pm

Perhaps they should rename Ward 21 at Burnley General, Stephen Ward. Keep away from Stephen Ward, you don't want to go there.

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:36 pm

I recall the stat that close to a year went by without us losing a league game that Ward played any part in.

I think it was from the Arsenal / Everton defeats 2 years ago, until well into last season if I'm not mistaken. I thought it was folly when he was left out for Mee at left back simply because of that stat.

A bit like Barton's record with us, stats don't lie, they just sometimes get misinterpreted. For me Ward and Barton are crucial (though obviously could be improved upon as anyone could).

HollandsPies · Post by **HollandsPies** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:49 pm

Agree with all the sentiments above, but is it me or does he look like Hitler?

Stan Tastic · Post by **Stan Tastic** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:07 pm

HollandsPies wrote:Agree with all the sentiments above, but is it me or does he look like Hitler?

It's definitely just you.

ontario claret · Post by **ontario claret** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:08 pm

He's been consistency great all year.

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:09 am

Love him. Tempted to go to the signing at the Clarets Store on Thursday just because Wardy's there.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:20 am

HollandsPies wrote:Agree with all the sentiments above, but is it me or does he look like Hitler?

Haha I've thought this for ages. I think it when he fixes his fringe he uses the exact same technique as hitler (this doesn't sound like much but if you've ever seen Hitler do this you'll know exactly what im talking about)