Shaheim Ward Signs for The Pirates
Real Bedford can confirm defender Shaheim Ward has signed for the club from MK Irish.
Having previously played for Bedford FC at McMullen Park under previous ownership, Ward returns to the home of The Pirates after an impressive season with MK Irish last campaign.
With time spent at both Kempston and Potton United before his breakout season with the Irish, Ward’s talents are well known to Real Bedford fans having starred for the Milton Keynes outfit across last years title race.
On signing for The Pirates, Ward said:
“I obviously know the club well and was able to see the trajectory it was on last season. The style of football suits the way I like to play and hopefully I’ll be able to develop and grow with the club over the coming years.”
Manager, Rob Sinclair said:
“I’m delighted to get Shaheim on board, he proved a difficult player to come up against last season for MK Irish so it’s great to have him in Real Bedford colours for this campaign. He is a young skilful defender who is keen to learn and develop, something he can hopefully do during his time at the club.”
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ABOUT REAL BEDFORD FC
Real Bedford FC is a non-league football club based in Bedford. Acquired by Peter McCormack in 2021, he set the ambitious goal of getting the team into the football league. After rebranding as Real Bedford, they won a league and cup double in their first season and were promoted to the Spartan South Midlands Premier League. During the 2023/24 campaign, the Men’s team not only completed back-to-back League and Cup doubles, but RBFC Ladies completed an inaugural treble. The club also received a ground-breaking investment from the Winklevoss Twins who became part-owners of the club in April 2024 after an initial $4.5m investment.
The club prides itself on its strong and growing community ties and dedication to developing local talent. With a focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, Real Bedford FC aims to create opportunities for aspiring footballers and promote the sport's growth within the Bedford region.
