JOEL WARD NEWS

Set to depart club Ward is set to exit the Crystal Palace following the end of the season, accoridng to his club.

Impact Ward has reached the end of his stay with Palace after a long tenure with the club, having joined at the beginning of the 2012/13 season. In his time with the club, he has served as an everyday starter for most of the time, racking up 363 matches played with the Eagles to this point. He will now depart at the end of the season in search of his next destination, likely looking to remain in the Premier League, although he did see a heavy drop in time this campaign after only appearing once all season.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench in return Ward (calf) remained an unused substitute for his return to the matchday squad in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Southampton.

Impact Ward was named to the bench for the first time this season after recovering from a long-term calf injury. He did not feature in the game, but his inclusion on the bench is positive news for the team. Ward has been with the club for a long time and has been a regular starter, so his return will provide a valuable boost to the defense for the remainder of the season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in friendly Ward is starting the second half of Thursday's friendly against HamKam.

Impact Ward has returned to the playing field in a friendly, with the defender featuring and starting in the second half of the match. This is great news for the defender who has yet to appear this season. He will look to remain healthy after an injury filled campaign, although he may not be in for too much time moving forward.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in friendly Ward is starting the second half of Thursday's friendly against HamKam.

Impact Ward has returned to the playing field in a friendly, with the defender featuring and starting in the second half of the match. This is great news for the defender who has yet to appear this season. He will look to remain healthy after an injury filled campaign, although he may not be in for too much time moving forward.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Bees Ward (calf) is out for Sunday's clash with Brentford, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "[Joel] Ward is still out"

Impact Ward won't be an option for Sunday's clash as he lands back on the sideline. The 2024/25 season has become something of a lost campaign for the defender, who has struggled to stay fit and hasn't seen the pitch when fit. Ward's next chance to return is a Feb. 2 clash with Manchester United.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Ward (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Arsenal.

Impact Ward returned to the bench for Saturday's match. He is still yet to make his debut in 2024/25 so even if deemed fit he may not be part of the plan out5side of injuries elsewhere in the defense.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy doubt Sunday Ward (calf) likely won't be available for Sunday's trip to Brighton, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "We have a bit of a question mark with Joel Ward - he has some issues with...

Impact Ward has yet to make his 2024/25 debut due to the calf injury and it appears he may not be back Sunday. The defender is struggling with the issue and it seems unlikely he plays. Ward has been on the bench a few times, but even when fit it seems he's unlikely to play a big role in Glasner's system.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Ward (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Fulham.

Impact Ward is back on the bench for Saturday's clash with Fulham. It's not clear how many minutes he's been deemed fit for, but the hope will be that he can make a full return after the international break.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Wolves Ward (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's trip to Wolves, according to manager Oliver Glasner."Ward missed the Aston Villa game, but it's not that serious. He will miss the Wolves g...

Impact Ward is set to miss a single match with the injury. The defender was out in the Carabao Cup as well, but isn't expected to miss an extended period. Ward is a solid depth option when fit, but has yet to make his 2024/25 Premier League debut.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid once more Ward made 26 appearances (23 starts) during the Premier League.

Impact Ward continued his run as one of the most consistent defensive contributors, working both in a back three and back four. Ward isn't one to hop up and join in the attack, he simply stays back and tallies defensive volume. Still Ward sees consistent minutes and if he can stay fit he should be in for a large role moving forward.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In squad Sunday Ward (groin) is among the substitutes for Sunday's match against West Ham.

Impact Ward was a doubt in the buildup to the match as he was dealing with a groin injury during the week in training. The defender broke a streak of seven straight starts last week against Liverpool and begins Sunday's match as a bench option as well.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with groin Ward is in doubt for Sunday's clash with West Ham due to a groin injury, according to manager Oliver Glasner."Then we have [Joel] Ward, who also had issues this week with his groin...

Impact Ward wasn't reportedly dealing with any sort of injury prior to this week so it appears it's a training issue for the defender. Losing Ward would be a huge blow to an already injury-riddled Palace side, potentially forcing Nathaniel Clyne into a role at center-back. Ward was a substitute during a 1-0 win over Liverpool last time out.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Ward (leg) is on the bench for Monday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Ward returns to the team sheet for the first time in six contests Monday, finally healing from a leg injury. The defender will now most likely return to the starting XI in the club's next match, as he started in all but one match this season leading up to his injury.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left off injury report Ward (leg) was not mentioned by manager Roy Hodgson among the list of absentees versus Chelsea on Monday.

Impact Ward could be immediately pressed into the starting XI in order to replace Marc Guhei (knee), who could be out for multiple weeks. For his part, Ward has been out of action for the club's last six matches but was a fixture in the starting XI before getting hurt.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Close to return Ward (leg) is close to a return ahead of Saturday's clash with Brighton, according to manager Roy Hodgson."He's coming on well, He is getting close now. He does his clearance this...

Impact Ward won't be cleared for a full return until Monday, so he won't be an option for Saturday's match. Still Ward should be back available for a Feb. 12 clash with Chelsea. The question will be if he is fit enough to start. If not it could be new signing Daniel Munoz who is called upon, or it could be veteran Nathaniel Clyne.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for sideline spell Ward (leg) will be out for an extended period of time, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "Joel Ward, as I think everyone knows, picked up an injury, unfortunately, last weekend,"

Impact Ward will miss an extended period of time, likely ruling him out until after the winter break. The defender suffered the leg injury against Manchester City and had to be replaced by David Ozoh. Ozoh could see some more minutes moving forward while Ward is on the sideline.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured early Saturday Ward was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Manchester City due to a leg injury.

Impact Ward slipped awkwardly and was replaced in the 34th minute by David Ozoh. The full extent of the defender's injury should be revealed following the match as Ward has been a locked in starter for Palace in recent weeks.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in loss Ward assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Luton Town.

Impact Ward registered his first goal contribution of the campaign on Saturday, assisting on Michael Olise's equalizer in the 74th minute. This was a rare assist for the defender, as he only has notched eight goal contributions in his previous eight seasons. He didn't have his best game in the defense, only providing three tackles (two won), two clearances and a block.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Ward registered an own goal, two shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Ward opened up the scoring Friday, but unfortunately for him and Crystal Palace, it was on his own net. He deflected James Maddison's off-target shot into his net in the 53rd minute and while he is credited with the own goal, there was not much he could have done about it. He had a decent performance outside of that, as he recorded a season-high three crosses (one accurate) and won all four of his attempted tackles.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Ward got the start and played the full 90 during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Newcastle.

Impact Ward's injury absence lasted just one match and he returned straight into the starting XI, going the full 90 and putting together a solid showing. The right-back has played all but seven minutes in matches he has started and should continue to keep Nathaniel Clyne firmly entrenched on the bench moving forward.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Ward (groin) is available for Saturday's trip to Newcastle, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "The only other one, who hasn't really been in the first-team squad for a while now un...

Impact Ward missed the final match before the international break with a groin issue but appears to have recovered. The defender should slot straight back into the starting XI at right-back, shifting Nathaniel Clyne back to the bench. Ward started every match before the injury, playing all but seven minutes.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with adductor injury Ward is not in the match day squad to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday due to a hip injury.

Impact Ward misses out on Saturday's match after picking up the injury in the buildup. Nathaniel Clyne replaces Ward in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively versus Man Utd Ward made four tackles (two won), five clearances, two interceptions and one block, helped his side to keep a clean sheet and picked up a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over...

Impact Ward had a very productive performance even with Marcus Rashford attacking from his flank, posting great numbers and being a factor for his side to shut the opposition down for the second consecutive game. The right-back remains an offensive liability, but the value he provides on the defensive end is elite for his position and makes him a decent fantasy pickup.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers 12 clearances Ward has contributed five crosses (zero accurate), nine tackles (five won), and 12 clearances through four games this season.

Impact Ward has been decent in his right back role for Crystal Palace this season, starting in all four of their matches thus far. He has done well defensively this season but could probably do a bit more contributing in the attack, only having one shot and five crosses all season. The 33-year-old has been a normal starter for Palace since the 2015/16 season and should stay in that role as long as he avoids injury this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE