Jamie Ward

Jamie John Ward (born 12 May 1986) is an English-born Northern Irish international professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder or forward for Derby County. He was born in Smith's Wood, Solihull but qualifies to play for Northern Ireland through his grandfather.

Club career

Aston Villa

Ward began his career as a trainee with Aston Villa and played in their 2004 FA Youth Cup Final defeat against Middlesbrough. Although he captained the club's reserve team, he did not make a first team appearance and in March 2006 he joined Stockport County on loan until the end of the season, making his league debut in a 1–0 victory away to Bury on 7 March. He made nine appearances, scoring once in a 3–1 home victory against Shrewsbury Town.

Torquay United

At the end of the 2005–06 season, Ward was released by Aston Villa and on 6 July 2006 he signed a three-year contract with Ian Atkins' Torquay United, despite interest from Stockport County and Wrexham. However, with a change of ownership and manager at Torquay, Ward asked for a transfer in December 2006.

Chesterfield

He joined Chesterfield, managed by former Torquay manager Roy McFarland, on 31...
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