But while Gary McAllister's Leeds have carried their promotion form into the new season, Carlisle have struggled to replicate such performances and Ward believes there are players within his squad who have underperformed so far.
But while Carlisle and Co are getting their new careers - whether inside or outside cricket - up and running, it is not simply a case of 'I'm all right Jack.
Speaking during a visit to Carlisle, Mr Cameron added that the new archbishop had been the "overwhelming choice" of the panel set up by the prime minister to find a replacement for Dr Williams.