Joel Ward Loan Completed - Pompey defender signs season long loan

The paperwork on Joel Ward's loan move from Portsmouth has now been completed. Ward has signed a season long loan with Bournemouth and can also play in Tuesday's Carling Cup match against Cardiff City.

Ward, who could make his debut on Saturday against Gillingham, takes squad number fifteen and is allowed to play in any cup match so long as it isn't against his parent club.

Speaking about his new player Cherries Boss Kevin Bond commented, "He's a good young prospect with a terrific attitude. He'll certainly play his part for us this season and he's one of those players who will be a lot better at the end of the season as he's got a lot of development in him.

"If I was concerned about putting him in my first team I wouldn't have brought him here. I've got no doubts that he can handle it and I'm looking forward to see how he does.

"He's very much part of the squad already. Everybody knows him and he's happy to be here and I hope he has a really good season."