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TNT Sports appears to have identified a successor for Rio Ferdinand ahead of the clash between Liverpool and Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.

The Manchester United icon confirmed his departure from the broadcaster in May through a social media announcement.

As per business news outlet City AM, TNT has recruited Joel Ward to join Steve McManaman in the punditry team for the Community Shield match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace.



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Marc Guehi and Joel Ward of Crystal Palace celebrate with the FA Cup.

The report indicates that the former Crystal Palace defender is not being viewed as a long-term successor for Ferdinand.

After a 13-year stint at Selhurst Park, Ward departed Palace after his contract ended this summer

This isn't 'goodbye' – it's merely a 'see you later.'"

Despite his departure from Palace and securing a spot on TNT, Ward told talkSPORT he has no intention of retiring just yet

The broadcaster will televise live matches right from the first round, and all games from the third round of the world's oldest national football competition – excluding 3pm kick-offs – will be available up to the Wembley Stadium final.

TNT will also air the Community Shield this Sunday
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