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Darren Ward
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Darren Ward |
| Age | 39 |
| Club | Unassigned Players |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Squad No | 18 |
| Born | Worksop,England |
| Height | 1.80m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | Unassigned Players | 1 Jul 2009 | Released |
| Sunderland | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 Mar 2009 | Loan : Expired |
| Out | Sunderland | 4 Aug 2006 | Undisclosed |
| Norwich City | Out | 1 Jul 2006 | Free Transfer |
| Nottingham Forest | Norwich City | 6 Aug 2004 | Undisclosed |
| Notts County | Nottingham Forest | 18 May 2001 | Free Transfer |
NEWS
29th May 2009
Ward announces retirement
Veteran goalkeeper Darren Ward has announced his retirement following his release from Sunderland.
28th May 2009
Black Cats cull seven
Dwight Yorke is one of seven players released by Sunderland following the end of the league season.
2nd March 2009
Wolves land Ward
Championship leaders Wolves have snapped up experienced goalkeeper Darren Ward from Sunderland.
15th February 2009
Ward keen to take loan
Sunderland goalkeeper Darren Ward has admitted he would welcome the opportunity to go out on loan.
12th September 2008
Ward ruled out for Black Cats
Sunderland goalkeeper Darren Ward faces a 'number of weeks' on the sidelines with a neck injury.
3rd December 2007
Ward wants to keep shirt
Darren Ward is going to do everything he can to remain Sunderland's first choice goalkeeper.
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