Mitch Ward
| Date of birth | 19 June 1971 |
| Place of birth | Sheffield |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Having signed from Everton during the close season, Mitch took some time to win over the Barnsley fans, mostly due to a previous association with local rivals Sheffield United. However he featured regularly in the side throughout the campaign, despite suffering from a recurring ankle problem which kept him out from time to time. He received a boost when new boss Nigel Spackman took over early in the new year and along with the rest of the team his performances showed much improvement. Used mostly as a midfield ball winner at Oakwell he can also play equally well on either flank or at full back.
Mitch joined York City in July 2003 on a one-year contract that was cancelled by mutual consent in April.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 01 Jul 1989 | 25 Nov 1997 | |
| Crewe Alexandra | 01 Nov 1990 | 08 Jan 1991 | L |
| Everton | 25 Nov 1997 | 14 Jul 2000 | |
| Barnsley | 12 Jul 2000 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| York City | 25 Jul 2003 | 29 Apr 2004 | |
| Alfreton Town | 21 Jul 2004 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-93 | Sheffield United | Premier League | 22 | 4 |
3
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| 1993-94 | Sheffield United | Premier League | 20 | 2 |
1 |
2
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| 1997-98 | Everton | Premier League | 8 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Everton | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Everton | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Everton | Premier League | 4 | 2 |
2
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| 1999-00 | Everton | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1
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| 1999-00 | Everton | Premier League | 6 | 4 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Barnsley | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Barnsley | League Division 1 | 34 | 2 |
8
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1
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| 2001-02 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Barnsley | League Division 1 | 12 | 3 |
1
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1
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| 2002-03 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Barnsley | League Division 2 | 22 | 4 |
4
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2
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| 2003-04 | York City | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2003-04 | York City | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2003-04 | York City | League Division 3 | 27 | 4 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Alfreton Town | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 1997 | Chelsea v Everton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 1997 | Everton v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 06 Dec 1997 | Leeds United v Everton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 1997 | Everton v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Jan 1998 | West Ham United v Everton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 1998 | Barnsley v Everton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Feb 1998 | Liverpool v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Feb 1998 | Everton v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Oct 1998 | Everton v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Oct 1998 | Middlesbrough v Everton | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 19 Dec 1998 | West Ham United v Everton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Jan 1999 | Aston Villa v Everton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Jan 1999 | Everton v Ipswich Town | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 30 Jan 1999 | Everton v Nottingham Forest | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 1999 | Derby County v Everton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Feb 1999 | Everton v Coventry City | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 01 May 1999 | Chelsea v Everton | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Aug 1999 | Everton v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Aug 1999 | Aston Villa v Everton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Aug 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Everton | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 1999 | Everton v Southampton | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 1999 | Everton v Wimbledon | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 1999 | Sheffield Wednesday v Everton | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 1999 | Oxford United v Everton | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 22 Sep 1999 | Everton v Oxford United | L |
0-1 Agg: 1-2 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 26 Feb 2000 | West Ham United v Everton | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 04 Mar 2000 | Everton v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Apr 2000 | Everton v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 2000 | Leeds United v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.