Joel Ward

[swansvalleyjack]

I'll reserve judgement until I see what he brings to the team, but of course I'm as apprehensive as everyone else, given our rather poor previous experience of signing out of contract pros getting on in years.

I know they weren't out of contract as such, but better than the £ obscene-thousands a week like Bony and Ayew oldies. This tbh, a no brainer for me for 6 months like Whale etc has said

 

[IsraJack]

If this signing will free Parker to go on a loan instead of warming the bench as an emergency backup, it’s a reasonable one.

 

[Magic_Michu]

Thought he looked decent enough today. Solid.

 

[eteb]

Thought he looked decent enough today. Solid.

Getting ripped apart on X. Some cunts following us.

 

[Swans Jack]

Getting ripped apart on X. Some cunts following us.

He was never gonna be sharp or totally match fit. He gets a free pass for me at present. You don't spend the amount of time in the Premier league to not be a good player. Unfair critism many are making today or certain players.

 

[Manselton Jack]

Getting ripped apart on X. Some cunts following us.

He did ok, some complete tw@ts out there unfortunately

 

[Pegojack]

Sorry, but he showed his lack of sharpness on several occasions for me today. Not surprising, given his recent lack of game time. I saw enough to believe he will be a good signing as and when he becomes match fit.

 

[JackSomething]

The fact he was able to complete 60 minutes after so long without playing shows he did a fine job of staying in football shape.

 

[monmouth]

Getting ripped apart on X. Some cunts following us.

Why? What more could any sane person expect of him?

 

[Treehuggerjack]

Sorry, but he showed his lack of sharpness on several occasions for me today. Not surprising, given his recent lack of game time. I saw enough to believe he will be a good signing as and when he becomes match fit.

Yep, agreed, a few loose balls, but I think a few games and he will be back in the zone.
Looked tidy and physical also.

 

[eteb]

Why? What more could any sane person expect of him?

God knows. Thought he looked tidy myself

 

[Frankie Burrows Cap]

As many others have mentioned, if his signing means that Parker goes out on loan and plays regularly in the EFL and/or we sell Key for a half decent fee (I had high hopes for him but unfortunately his form and confidence have dropped so far that a fresh start may be best for all parties - glad he got the assist today though and at least would be leaving after a couple more positive performances) then having Ward available for the next 4 months is a net positive IMO. Will be interesting to see how many games he ends up starting.

 

[Herbie]

God knows. Thought he looked tidy myself

A lot to like in his game. Much better first game than I could reasonably have expected. He did well and will only improve. Good debut.

 

[Herbie]

Getting ripped apart on X. Some cunts following us.

Never go there. Toxic horrible place for faceless bullies.

 

[Smurph]

Good debut from Joel today, looking forward to seeing how this plays out.

I'm off to eat some humble pie