Very well deserved, but why worried? He is quite some way down the pecking order now that Clyne has established himself as the primary choice for the right sided role.

Assuming Guehi stays, or is replaced like for like, you've got Richards, Clyne and rumours of Ben Johnson all in front of Ward for that position and there's not a chance he could play the Munoz position.

26th January 2010 - Enter Administration
2nd May 2010 - D-Day 1 - Survival at Hillsborough
1st June 2010 - D-Day 2 - Survival at Lloyds
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Well done to Joel Ward on receiving this award. He's made a huge contribution to the club including some fine performances this season.

Not always a favourite on here, but if he moves on I wish him well.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

If he does move on I hope we know befor the last game of the season so we can give him a proper send off. A real servant to the club.

One more point

I think the club may want him to stay, at least for another season. He offers the following.

1. Club captain.

2. Calm experienced head and role model for the younger players.

3. Utility back if needed.

4. Early cup games.

5. Fulfils the community role of turning up at schools, community centers, charities Palace patronize, hospital visits etc.

Hi Joe, I saw that too, just thought it was strange that this announcement came out today.

I wonder if Joel wants to return to Pompey to help them re-establish themselves or maybe get one last promotion with them before retiring.

As i said earlier, I hope i'm wrong but grateful for his service to date either way. He's been fantastic for the club.

Apparently, he turned one down a couple of years ago, how true, don't know.

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