Ward’s ‘realistic’ Wolves deal shows Irish clubs the way, says Richardson

CORK CITY boss Damien Richardson has welcomed the transfer of Bohemians striker Stephen Ward to Mick McCarthy’s Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee that could eventually reach a record €350,000.

“At last, that is a realistic fee for an eircom League player and I am delighted for Stephen who has been outstanding for both Bohemians and the Republic of Ireland Under 21 side in recent seasons,” said Richardson.

Cork are, of course, still angry about the giveaway €120,000 deal that saw striker Kevin Doyle move to Reading two seasons ago and now sees the Wexford man as one of the top strikers in the Premiership.