26 November 2025 …
Derby County: ‘I could have packed in playing football’ – Ward
Derby County wing-back Joe Ward has said he considered retiring from football because of a recurring knee injury – but is now enjoying a run in the team.
The 30-year-old missed most of last season after requiring knee surgery for the second time in two years.
But Ward has now started the past five games for the Rams, providing four assists and scoring one goal in the 2-1 win at