1. Grant Anthony Ward was born on 5 December 1994 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bristol Rovers.
17 Facts About Grant Ward
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Grant Ward has previously played for Tottenham Hotspur, Chicago Fire, Coventry City, Rotherham United, Ipswich Town and Blackpool.
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On 22 March 2014 Ward signed on loan with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.
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Grant Ward's loan spell with Chicago Fire was extended until the end of the season.
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On 11 March 2015 Grant Ward began training with League One side Coventry City and it was announced two days later on 13 March 2015 that he had joined them on loan until the end of the season.
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Grant Ward made his Coventry City debut three days later against Chesterfield, where he assisted Sanmi Odelusi, as his shot was deflected to Odelusi's goal.
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Grant Ward went on to make eleven appearances for the club.
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Six days later after training, Grant Ward joined Rotherham United on a six-month loan deal on 13 July 2015.
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Grant Ward was previously linked with a move back to Rotherham United before opting to join Ipswich Town instead.
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Grant Ward made 46 appearances in all competitions during his first season at the club, scoring 6 goals.
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Grant Ward went on to make 37 appearances over the course of the season, scoring 2 goals.
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On 28 December 2019, Grant Ward joined Blackpool on a free transfer, signing an 18-month contract with the option of an additional year.
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Grant Ward appeared as a trialist for Blackpool during a pre-season friendly against Rangers at Bloomfield Road on 16 July 2022, having been on trial with Reading.
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Grant Ward re-signed for the Seasiders on 21 October 2022, on a three-month contract; he was released on 21 January 2023.
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On 27 January 2023, Grant Ward signed for League One club Bristol Rovers.
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Grant Ward was officially offered a contract at the end of the season.
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On 3 June 2023, Grant Ward signed a new two-year contract.