Keith Ward putting pen to paper on a new deal at Oriel Park this evening
Dundalk FC have added Keith Ward to their ranks for the forthcoming season after he put pen to paper on a contract with the Lilywhites this evening.
The midfielder, who is in his second spell at the club, had played a part in all of the club’s 17 fixtures last season before suffering knee ligament damage late on in the 2-1 win over St Patrick’s Athletic at Oriel Park last June.
He has been out of action ever since but had been involved in training sessions for Stephen Kenny’s side, despite not featuring in the pre-season games against Barnsley and Wexford Youths.
However, the 23-year-old confirmed via his Twitter page late last month that he has been given the all clear to return to action, with the club rewarding him with a contract as expected.
Speaking on Twitter last week, Ward said: “6 months after me op I got the all clear today from the doc to go back playing and looking forward to the season now with Dundalk good times.”
He also thanked everyone at Dundalk FC, his physio Paul Cheshire and the PFAI for their support in recent months.
Ward now goes straight into the reckoning for tomorrow night’s Malone Cup match against Drogheda United in United Park.
