Right winger Joel Ward, who just announced his retirement after a decade in The Show, was in the latter group. But the intangibles that helped Ward become a mainstay on some very good teams in ...

Joel Ward has had to try and keep the likes of Eden Hazard, Sadio Mane and Luis Suarez quiet, but a surprise name stands out as his toughest opponent. The Crystal Palace right-back has more than ...

A crucial port throughout both World Wars, the huge Naval Memorial in the city commemorates those who died at sea and thus had no final resting place. It stands today marking the ultimate sacrifice ...

Ward spoke about his own family's connection, including his grandparents memories of the conflict, in a wide-ranging feature interview which you can read now. He also spoke about his long-term ...

Ward first joined Palace at the start of the club’s successful promotion-winning season from the Championship, 2012/13, and was an instant success, playing a huge role in the club’s promotion to the ...