By J Bateman
November 11 2002

Bradford have confirmed Ipswich have contacted the Yorkshire club a about striker Ashley Ward , reports suggest Bradford will give a decision in 24 hours. Ashley Ward could be a Ipswich player in the next 24 hours as Bradford have confirmed the Tractor Boys have sent a request to speak to the Bradford striker.

Bradford like many other clubs in this division are struggling for money and could part company with there star forward.

John Royle has been a firm favourite of Ward's over the years and could see him as the key to get Ipswich scoring to get them up the table.