It's actually been a lot of fun getting to meet the new team and coaches, working a lot with Rick Carlisle and the coaching staff.

当我见到球队，教练，并在里克·卡莱尔的手下打球时这实际上已经有很多乐趣并且让我得到了满足。

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The 27-year-old also turned down the chance of a new offer from Carlisle and agreed an 18-month deal at Swindon.

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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.

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His only appearance this term came in a 2-2 draw with Carlisle on New Year's Day.

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