Scunthorpe United unveiled former Nottingham Forest striker Jamie Ward this afternoon, as they look to plot a way out of the bottom half of League Two.
Paul Hurst’s side are struggling following relegation from League One last season and have just one win from their opening fixtures. They’re 23rd in the table with only winless Stevenage keeping them off the bottom.
In addition, they’ve bagged just ten goals in as many fixtures and are hoping the 33-year-old can help get them out of their current rut.
Ward began his career with Aston Villa, but made a name for himself at Chesterfield before moves to Sheffield United, Derby County and Nottingham Forest. He’s played on loan at Cardiff, Burton and Charlton during his Forest days, but left the City Ground in the summer.
In addition to his domestic experience, he’s also represented Northern Ireland, scoring four times in 35 fixtures.
Is he the man to get the Iron out of the fire? This is what fans are thinking about his latest move on Twitter.
Loved him at forest always gave his all, he will be a big asset to scunny
— Malcolm Cole (@mousey264) September 25, 2019
Hope they’ve got the right paperwork this time for him to play on Saturday 😅
— Joshua Bashford (@J_bashy) September 25, 2019
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On paper we have a bloody good team for League 2
— Dan💯 (@dxnrzx) September 25, 2019
If he can stay fit then that’s a top signing at that level. Worth a go with the trouble they’re in
— Jack Carrington (@Carrassss) September 25, 2019
Get us up the table Jamie! Welcome to the Iron!
— robert reczulski (@rreczulski) September 25, 2019
He will do alright for ya as long as he keeps fit
— Ian Taylor (@milodewolf) September 25, 2019
Finally found his level
— Guy Pearson (@GuyPearson1) September 25, 2019
If he is half the player he was at United your in for a treat great player
— Alan Williamson (@65f00befb9c7422) September 25, 2019
