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Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest | England)

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almost 12 years ago

What a goal though.Bang!!

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almost 12 years ago

Quality celebration - scores a worldy, and stands on a hoarding in front of the fans. The hoarding falls over so while his teammates are jumping all over him he is apologising to the photographer that the hoarding fell on.

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almost 12 years ago
2ndBest wrote:

Already been one with West Brom.

funny if he goes up to prem and WBA goes down
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almost 12 years ago

Replay of the Burnley game tomorrow morning 7.30 am Sommet Sports. Forgot to record it on the weekend, so looking forward to this one!

All I know is Woodsy scored a scorcher, no score or anything, so I'll still enjoy watching the whole game.


Big Pete 65, Christchurch

almost 12 years ago
Big Pete 65 wrote:

Replay of the Burnley game tomorrow morning 7.30 am Sommet Sports. Forgot to record it on the weekend, so looking forward to this one!

All I know is Woodsy scored a scorcher, no score or anything, so I'll still enjoy watching the whole game.


Big Pete he also set up the first goal.
almost 12 years ago
kiwikingz1 wrote:
Big Pete 65 wrote:

Replay of the Burnley game tomorrow morning 7.30 am Sommet Sports. Forgot to record it on the weekend, so looking forward to this one!

All I know is Woodsy scored a scorcher, no score or anything, so I'll still enjoy watching the whole game.


Big Pete he also set up the first goal.

lol
almost 12 years ago

What a strike!!!

almost 12 years ago

Leicester v Sheffield Wednesday live 7.40 am Saturday Sommet Sports

A Friday night game in the UK.

Big Pete 65, Christchurch

almost 12 years ago


Leicester vs Sheff Wed on Sommet sports at the moment. Wood starting.

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almost 12 years ago


...and he's got an assist already, 10 mins in

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almost 12 years ago

Thought he played well while on, linked play up well, got about the pitch, never really chances to score

almost 12 years ago

They are now officially promoted.heres his chance to impress and push for starting role for end of season and start of next

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almost 12 years ago

Thought he played well while on, linked play up well, got about the pitch, never really chances to score


yeah, he charged back into the midfield a couple of times to win the ball back for Leicester, and had some nice touches as well- including setting up the first goal.
He looked a bit gutted to be subbed off, which also shows a good attitude. Hopefully he will continue to to well with minimal pressure over the last weeks of the season
almost 12 years ago

Wtf.... He has been playing well and now dropped to the bench???? What did he do

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almost 12 years ago

Came on at half time in the end

almost 12 years ago

Couldn't stop them from getting smashed... hard to pick themselves up for the game having gained promotion i guess.

almost 12 years ago

Probably all hungover

a.haak

almost 12 years ago

Probably all hungover

a.haak

almost 12 years ago

After playing really well and scoring v Bury, it's very disappointing to see Chris not feature in the following heavy defeat to Brighton and only coming on as a 65 minute sub in the 1-1 draw with Reading last weekend.

Sucks even more he stayed on the subs bench this weekend in the 1-0 win v QPR in a game broadcast in NZ on Sommet Sport this afternoon.

Pearson always prefers Vardey who's over-rated I think. Chris only got a chance v Bury in the game that secured them promotion because Vardey was injured. Now back to business as usual.

Makes you wonder if Chris will have any sniff of first team football next season in the Premier League. Should he hang around for the subs bench / reserve team in the EPL or try his luck elsewhere in England at a club that would give him more first team opportunities?

Big Pete 65, Christchurch

almost 12 years ago


Has proven himself at championship level the last few season bar this year. Robbie kruse in 2011-2012 for Dusseldorf didn't have much game time at all then he was their best player the following year. Just needs to bust his guts in the off season and start well the team will be chopped and changed pretty frequently if they aren't winning. If he gets quality minutes I think he can get the job done 

almost 12 years ago

Middlesbrough would take him...

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

almost 12 years ago
Big Pete 65 wrote:

After playing really well and scoring v Bury, it's very disappointing to see Chris not feature in the following heavy defeat to Brighton and only coming on as a 65 minute sub in the 1-1 draw with Reading last weekend.

Sucks even more he stayed on the subs bench this weekend in the 1-0 win v QPR in a game broadcast in NZ on Sommet Sport this afternoon.

Pearson always prefers Vardey who's over-rated I think. Chris only got a chance v Bury in the game that secured them promotion because Vardey was injured. Now back to business as usual.

Makes you wonder if Chris will have any sniff of first team football next season in the Premier League. Should he hang around for the subs bench / reserve team in the EPL or try his luck elsewhere in England at a club that would give him more first team opportunities?


He's really been a bench player the whole season - and while he's had some decent performances, the fact that he's struggled to break into the first team doesn't bode well for the next season. Promoted teams usually look to strengthen in the off-season and bring in a Premiership forward, so it wouldn't be the least bit surprising if he ended up on loan back in the Championship.
almost 12 years ago

has scored some good and important goals, but lets be serious here he would get destroyed in the premiership

almost 12 years ago
el grapadura wrote:
Big Pete 65 wrote:

After playing really well and scoring v Bury, it's very disappointing to see Chris not feature in the following heavy defeat to Brighton and only coming on as a 65 minute sub in the 1-1 draw with Reading last weekend.

Sucks even more he stayed on the subs bench this weekend in the 1-0 win v QPR in a game broadcast in NZ on Sommet Sport this afternoon.

Pearson always prefers Vardey who's over-rated I think. Chris only got a chance v Bury in the game that secured them promotion because Vardey was injured. Now back to business as usual.

Makes you wonder if Chris will have any sniff of first team football next season in the Premier League. Should he hang around for the subs bench / reserve team in the EPL or try his luck elsewhere in England at a club that would give him more first team opportunities?


He's really been a bench player the whole season - and while he's had some decent performances, the fact that he's struggled to break into the first team doesn't bode well for the next season. Promoted teams usually look to strengthen in the off-season and bring in a Premiership forward, so it wouldn't be the least bit surprising if he ended up on loan back in the Championship.

I fully expect him to be sold to a promotion chasing Championship team. They will try and recoup of of their outlay on players and his record in the Championship will attract buyers.
almost 12 years ago

IF they decide to get rid of him - I agree

almost 12 years ago

promoted to the premier league as a champion! well done Chris!!

almost 12 years ago
horseshead21 wrote:

has scored some good and important goals, but lets be serious here he would get destroyed in the premiership

Really isnt that much of a jump at all between top championship teams and lower level premiership ones. Agree that Chris isnt good enough for the prem yet though
almost 12 years ago

I do wonder how he would go about 5 kgs lighter. I know his strength is a strength of his but would he get a little bit more speed out of that and make him a little nippier?

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almost 12 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:

I do wonder how he would go about 5 kgs lighter. I know his strength is a strength of his but would he get a little bit more speed out of that and make him a little nippier?

So you're saying smaller Wood would make scoring more likely? That goes completely against conventional wisdom.

 

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almost 12 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:

I do wonder how he would go about 5 kgs lighter. I know his strength is a strength of his but would he get a little bit more speed out of that and make him a little nippier?

So you're saying smaller Wood would make scoring more likely? That goes completely against conventional wisdom.

 

Um.... I guess that's not what I am quite saying really. I am saying he is a beast of a boy and most guys that size are not that mobile. I can't profess to be an expert on him and while I have only seen him in an AW shirt, I can't say I focussed on him. I guess I am just asking, if he was a little bit lighter, would that give him a little bit extra speed he has now to potentially make him a better striker? I'm not saying he is not fast now (and again, I've not really seen him so he could be bloody quick already) but I just go on stereotypes of being a big strong lad and those types of players are not often fleet footed.

 

I could also be talking just a load of bollocks so....

Grumpy old bastard alert

almost 12 years ago

He is good enough to play in the EPL with Leicester

almost 12 years ago

He's currently not really playing much in the Championship for Leicester so I'm not sure you have a valid point there sir.

Grumpy old bastard alert

almost 12 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:
Jeff Vader wrote:

I do wonder how he would go about 5 kgs lighter. I know his strength is a strength of his but would he get a little bit more speed out of that and make him a little nippier?

So you're saying smaller Wood would make scoring more likely? That goes completely against conventional wisdom.

 

Um.... I guess that's not what I am quite saying really. I am saying he is a beast of a boy and most guys that size are not that mobile. I can't profess to be an expert on him and while I have only seen him in an AW shirt, I can't say I focussed on him. I guess I am just asking, if he was a little bit lighter, would that give him a little bit extra speed he has now to potentially make him a better striker? I'm not saying he is not fast now (and again, I've not really seen him so he could be bloody quick already) but I just go on stereotypes of being a big strong lad and those types of players are not often fleet footed.

 

I could also be talking just a load of bollocks so....

I was making a penis joke.

 

 

But I get your point. Although I've always thought he seems reasonably mobile for such a big lad.

 

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almost 12 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:
Jeff Vader wrote:

I do wonder how he would go about 5 kgs lighter. I know his strength is a strength of his but would he get a little bit more speed out of that and make him a little nippier?

So you're saying smaller Wood would make scoring more likely? That goes completely against conventional wisdom.

 

Um.... I guess that's not what I am quite saying really. I am saying he is a beast of a boy and most guys that size are not that mobile. I can't profess to be an expert on him and while I have only seen him in an AW shirt, I can't say I focussed on him. I guess I am just asking, if he was a little bit lighter, would that give him a little bit extra speed he has now to potentially make him a better striker? I'm not saying he is not fast now (and again, I've not really seen him so he could be bloody quick already) but I just go on stereotypes of being a big strong lad and those types of players are not often fleet footed.

 

I could also be talking just a load of bollocks so....

I was making a penis joke.

 

 

But I get your point. Although I've always thought he seems reasonably mobile for such a big lad.

BWAHAHAHA very cerebral. I completely missed that. Tip of the hat to you sir.

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almost 12 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:

He's currently not really playing much in the Championship for Leicester so I'm not sure you have a valid point there sir.

lol, I'm basing my view on that I feel he could be an adequate EPL player without setting the league on fire. Wasn't basing it on the fact he wasn't playing much for LCFC. I just think that he looks as good as some of those hacks running around in or near the relegation zone. Probably an adequate back up in the EPL if he was on average wages.
almost 12 years ago

Chris on as a 56 min. sub this morning in 1-0 away win v. Bolton in the game that officially clinched the title (promotion already assured -but now promoted as champions):

Great he was on the field for the significant win.

Video of players and management on-field celebrations:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x6wqIlHlUg

Match reports and winning the title:

http://www.lcfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3637841&tcmuri=955978

http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/220414-pearson-joy-at-title-win-1504962.aspx

http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/220414-city-clinch-sky-bet-championship-title-1504690.aspx

Lots of records broken:

"Club captain Wes Morgan will lift the trophy in front of the Blue Army at King Power Stadium on the final day of the season against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday 3 May – City’s seventh second tier title. 

That seventh title equals the all-time English league record of second tier league wins held by Manchester City, and means Morgan’s name will be alongside Johnny Duncan, Sep Smith, Matt Gillies, Jack Froggatt, David Nish and Mark Wallington as the men to have lifted the famous trophy in City blue. 

The Foxes have been top of the league since a 1-0 victory over Reading at King Power Stadium on Boxing Day – the second game of a Club record nine game winning streak

A Club second-tier record of 21 games without defeat between December and April followed to cement the Foxes’ place at the summit, while Tuesday’s win at the Reebok made it a remarkable 29 league games since the Foxes failed to score." 

Slide show of the on-field celebrations:

http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/220414-picture-special-bolton-1504935.aspx




Big Pete 65, Christchurch

almost 12 years ago

Wood is starting tonight. 6 changes from last week

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almost 12 years ago


Chris wood has opted for #messytimes with the boys as opposed to representing his country. nice.

 

Chris Wood     ‏@officialcwood                       8h               

Packed and ready for the holiday Sunday! Can't wait for me and the boys to get out there! #Cyprus #messytimes

 

almost 12 years ago
Looks like he has stopped playing for his country to partake in an orgy with a bunch of Essex girls. I wonder if tommy will be there. Being captain of his country he may pull rank and get Wood to have seconds



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almost 12 years ago

Wood is usually the first one to put his hand up to play, so can understand him doing this. its his big chance with a good pre-season he can play premier league

Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka

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