ESPN.com · Aug 14, 2017
Stephen Ward signs new Burnley contract extension until 2019
Sean Dyche is proud of his Burnley side's stunning victory at Chelsea but knows it's just the first game of a long season.Republic of Ireland international Stephen Ward has penned a contract extension with Premier League club Burnley.
The 31-year-old, who scored during Burnley's shock 3-2 win at champions Chelsea on Saturday, was due to be a free agent at the end of this season but is now under contract until the summer of 2019, with the option of a further 12 months on top of that.
Ward joined Burnley from Wolves in the summer of 2014 ahead of their new Premier League campaign and has nailed down a regular spot at left-back for Sean Dyche's side.