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Joel Ward agrees new Crystal Palace deal
JOEL WARD has verbally agreed a new Crystal Palace deal.
Joel Ward has agreed a new deal with Crystal Palace
Ward, 25, is close to putting pen to paper on a long-term contract after winning his stand-out.
The Eagles defender demanded better terms after initially refusing to sign an extension.
And an agreement appears to have been struck with Palace hoping to tie-down Ward before Christmas.
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Fellow defender Damien Delaney, 33, has also shaken hands on a two-year deal.
Meanwhile, Palace pair Adrian Mariappa and Jonny Williams have returned to training to boost Neil Warnock's options.
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