Swindon Town HubSwindon Town's Lewis Ward is determined to become the team's starting goalkeeper next season. He was one of five out-of-contract players to be retained after a one-year option was triggered in his contract.
What's the current situation?
Ward didn't play a single minute of League Two football last season, but performed well in cup games.
Why does he want to start?
He wants to play more football than he did last year and believes he can break into the team.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 9th in League Two, 75 pts, 22W-9D-15L from 46 games |
| Recent form | LLDLW |
Ward has a strong relationship with current starting goalkeeper Connor Ripley and believes competition is a good thing. He will speak to manager Holloway about his plans and is confident he can become the number one goalkeeper.
What comes next?
Ward will discuss his plans with Holloway and work towards becoming the starting goalkeeper. With Swindon Town 12 points behind leaders Bromley, Ward's determination could be a key factor in the team's success next season.
