Former West Ham defender Elliott Ward became Paul Lambert's second signing of the 2010 pre-season when he agreed to join Norwich on a two year contract from Coventry City on a free transfer. The deal was announced on 26th May 2010 and will be completed on July 1st 2010

Ward came through the youth ranks at West Ham United and made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Hammers and had loan spells at Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle in July and December 2004 respectively.

The Harrow-born centre-back moved to Coventry City £1 million in June 2006, becoming their first million pound player for five years.

The 25-year-old captained Coventry and became their penalty taker during his time at the Ricoh Arena, where he made 126 appearances, scoring 16 goals. During 2009/10 Ward spent time on loan at Doncaster Rovers and Preston North End.

Norwich City boss Paul Lambert told the club's official website: "He's played at a higher level and in big games for West Ham and has good experience of the Championship. He's a good age, has stature and presence at the back and comes with good pedigree and he'll hopefully do well with us."

He made his City debut in the 3-2 home defeat to Watford on 6th August 2010. The season improved and ended with Norwich winning promotion to the Premiership with a 1-0 win over Portsmouth on 2nd May 2011. Ward made 41 appearances, scoring once.