Ward Still Weighing Up Options Thu 17th May 2012 11:27 Joel Ward’s Portsmouth exit is now unlikely to take place until next week, according to reports on the south coast. The Blues, Leeds, Burnley and Crystal Palace have all held talks with the 22-year-old midfielder or defender, who is also now believed to be interesting two other Championship sides. |
Ward to Move in Next Few Days Tue 15th May 2012 11:21 Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch expects Town target Joel Ward to leave Fratton Park in the next few days. Contrary to reports last week, Birch says Leeds isn’t necessarily his destination with the Blues and Burnley also having held talks, and Crystal Palace linked. |
Quartet Chasing Ward Fri 11th May 2012 09:04 Town, Leeds, Crystal Palace and Burnley are understood to be the four clubs in the running for versatile Portsmouth defender or midfielder Joel Ward's signature. The 22-year-old is believed to have been at Elland Road for talks on Wednesday and is likely to make a decision on his new club next week. |
Town Gunning for Dundee United Defender Fri 11th May 2012 00:48 Dundee United are reported to have quoted the Blues a fee of £900,000 for left-sided defender Gavin Gunning. Blues boss Paul Jewell and chief scout Steve McCall are said to have had the 21-year-old Irishman watched on at least three occasions recently, including last Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Celtic. |
Ward Expected to Be Next Out of Pompey Thu 10th May 2012 13:32 Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch says he expects Blues target Joel Ward to be the next player to exit Fratton Park. Last night, Leeds were reported to be winning the race for the versatile 22-year-old defender or midfielder. |
Leeds Reported to Be Winning Chase for Ward Wed 09th May 2012 23:16 Leeds United are reported to be close to beating the Blues to the signature of Portsmouth’s Joel Ward. Town have been targeting the 22-year-old since January when a fee was agreed for Ward and keeper Stephen Henderson on the final day of the transfer window but the moves broke down over personal terms. |
Clegg: Academy is a Jewell Priority Tue 08th May 2012 17:03 Chief executive Simon Clegg insists that the Blues' Academy is amongst manager Paul Jewell’s priorities. The Town boss has been criticised for allowing a number of youngsters to leave the club over the last year and for not giving younger players such as Luke Hyam regular first team opportunities. |
Five or Six Sides Chasing Portsmouth's Ward Sat 05th May 2012 09:37 Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton says there may be five or six sides in the chase for Blues target Joel Ward, who he expects to be the next player to leave Fratton Park. Town have been chasing Ward since the summer with chief executive Simon Clegg telling TWTD that there “are ongoing discussions” earlier in the week. |
Clegg: Martin Will Be Offered New Deal Fri 04th May 2012 12:11 Chief executive Simon Clegg says Town plan to offer midfielder Lee Martin a new contract this summer. The 25-year-old, who has said he’s keen to stay with Town and wants his future sorted sooner rather than later, has a year remaining on his current deal. |
Target Ward Undergoes Surgery Thu 03rd May 2012 15:59 Town target Joel Ward has undergone surgery on a hernia problem which he has had for the last couple of months of Portsmouth’s unsuccessful struggle to remain in the Championship. The Blues, who have been after the 22-year-old since January, continue to talk to Ward’s representatives and Pompey’s administrators regarding the proposed switch. |