Pros and cons. Stays and he gets bench time/loaned or has to fight. Go and he would get more game time without the carrot if top tier football he has now.
Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest | England)
now rumoured to be in Norwich for talks.....funny that, 1 hr and 11 mins on the A140 to Ipswich......they are good mates those two, aren't they?
I was reading the 442 season preview magazine over the weekend, and they have a 2 page spread on each premiership club going through the same standard bunch of content (information on manager, tactics, strengths, weaknesses, etc). One of the sections for each club is "Must Improve" and it can cover the running of the club (cost of tickets), a section of the team (attackers must score more goals) or a specific player. The Leicester section for "Must Improve" is about Chris Wood, basically saying that he is not a kid anymore and has to deliver on his potential.
That's a fair statement. He's had 4 years in systems granted he has not cemented a place but the level he plays at, he needs to stick and score
and then tell Jeremy Brockie how to do it
Ain't that the truth!
What a transformation... from "DUMPED" to this:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/10380933/All-Whites-striker-Chris-Wood-is-a-wanted-man
that is why stuff.co.nz is so shite, they treated him like he had been dumped from the all blacks line-up for a test instead of attempting to navigate the world of football transfers. The NZ media should be shot for jumping on the bandwagon of one skysports commentator as well......did they even understand what price agreed really meant?
it rapidly becoming clear that wood is unwanted by the club, they're aiming up another striker signing.
I can't see him leaving. His in the EPL, on big money which would have been bumped up with promotion even if out of favour.
Would you leave if you were getting NZ$ 2 Mil a year at 22?
I wouldn't, I'd happily rot in the reserves for two years rather than taking a pay cut.
he can still play all the cup games Leicester don't actually want to win as they try and cement themselves in the EPL - and if Leicester want to put him out on loan there isn't much he can do about it anyway - making me think he will be given to Sheff. Wednesday for a spell.
I would think a loan period somewhere would be good for him as opposed to a transfer. Unless the transfer gave him the same or higher salary.That way he can be dragged back if they need him through injuries, lack of form etc.If he hangs in a few goals it would also increase his transfer value and that might be good for LFC and him. Its a tough one for a guy in his position; he has to weigh up his chances of getting that EPL start at LFC with his desire to actually play football and make a decent living. Even harder if LFC are putting pressure on him to go so they can free up some $$$ to buy someone else.
I can't see him leaving. His in the EPL, on big money which would have been bumped up with promotion even if out of favour.
Would you leave if you were getting NZ$ 2 Mil a year at 22?
I wouldn't, I'd happily rot in the reserves for two years rather than taking a pay cut.
I think Napier Phoenix has hit the nail on the head. He may have to go out on loan but they are trying to sell him to that level anyway so the loan option is probably the smarter move for Chris as it does give him a tie back to the EPL club. If he goes out on loan and goes off, then his value jumps up and he can come back up. The loan move is a far better option.
I guess as a sportsman there is also a nag in the back of your head that you also have to weigh up earning your cash while you can because once you are done, you either live off what you have earned in 'retirement' or you get a new job. 2 mil in the hand is better than 1 mill in the hand.
I think Napier Phoenix has hit the nail on the head. He may have to go out on loan but they are trying to sell him to that level anyway so the loan option is probably the smarter move for Chris as it does give him a tie back to the EPL club. If he goes out on loan and goes off, then his value jumps up and he can come back up. The loan move is a far better option.
I guess as a sportsman there is also a nag in the back of your head that you also have to weigh up earning your cash while you can because once you are done, you either live off what you have earned in 'retirement' or you get a new job. 2 mil in the hand is better than 1 mill in the hand.
I know what you're saying but the guy is 22. If he's cutting his losses and planning for retirement at that age he's never going to make it.
the issue is, is that he's probably going to be selected for international duty regardless of if he is playing in reserves or not. Its up to him to decide if he want to try leave a legacy or sit in the reserves until his contract runs out only playing a handful of games.
I know we are looking at it in a football context, but look at your own situation - would you take a new job at half your present salary because maybe, just maybe you might get a better job in a year or 2? Especially when you can stay in your present job and get paid still.
I think Napier Phoenix has hit the nail on the head. He may have to go out on loan but they are trying to sell him to that level anyway so the loan option is probably the smarter move for Chris as it does give him a tie back to the EPL club. If he goes out on loan and goes off, then his value jumps up and he can come back up. The loan move is a far better option.
I guess as a sportsman there is also a nag in the back of your head that you also have to weigh up earning your cash while you can because once you are done, you either live off what you have earned in 'retirement' or you get a new job. 2 mil in the hand is better than 1 mill in the hand.
I know what you're saying but the guy is 22. If he's cutting his losses and planning for retirement at that age he's never going to make it.
I'm not suggesting he is planning for retirement but if I have the option of getting paid 2 mil to be with an EPL club and most likely go out on loan to a Championship club with the option of coming back up to the EPL club through either form or injury OR go to a Championship club for 1 mil, I know what the smarter option is.
Do you really think that if he is bona fide Championship material, he is going to languish in the reserves?
I know we are looking at it in a football context, but look at your own situation - would you take a new job at half your present salary because maybe, just maybe you might get a better job in a year or 2? Especially when you can stay in your present job and get paid still.
Not sure this is a helpful question (not having a go just don't think it's very illustrative).
Firstly, a lot of people might struggle to make ends meet on half their current salary. Wood could halve his current salary and still earn megabucks (compared to us mere mortals).
Second, if he's thinking that he "might" get a better job in a year or two he's taking the wrong attitude. He needs to be backing himself. If he believes in himself then it's not a lottery whether he gets a better gig it's just a matter of how he can best prove that that's what he deserves. And if taking a pay cut but getting regular playing time is the way to do that then that's what he should do. Alternatively the best thing might be to stay where he is and bust his guts to prove himself, even though he knows he's going to have to make improvements to get in the first XI.
I think Napier Phoenix has hit the nail on the head. He may have to go out on loan but they are trying to sell him to that level anyway so the loan option is probably the smarter move for Chris as it does give him a tie back to the EPL club. If he goes out on loan and goes off, then his value jumps up and he can come back up. The loan move is a far better option.
I guess as a sportsman there is also a nag in the back of your head that you also have to weigh up earning your cash while you can because once you are done, you either live off what you have earned in 'retirement' or you get a new job. 2 mil in the hand is better than 1 mill in the hand.
I know what you're saying but the guy is 22. If he's cutting his losses and planning for retirement at that age he's never going to make it.
I'm not suggesting he is planning for retirement but if I have the option of getting paid 2 mil to be with an EPL club and most likely go out on loan to a Championship club with the option of coming back up to the EPL club through either form or injury OR go to a Championship club for 1 mil, I know what the smarter option is.
Do you really think that if he is bona fide Championship material, he is going to languish in the reserves?
Missed this as I was typing the above post. I understand what you're saying. I just don't think he should be worrying about the money, if he believes in himself to make it in the EPL then he needs to back himself to achieve that by whatever route possible. He might have to sacrifice either salary or game time to get there but if that's necessary that's what he should do imo. If he can have it both ways, then great, but I don't think money should be a major factor for him. At least that'd be my advice to him.
On the bench. Hope he gets some time
On for the last 15 odd minutes, foxes down 2-1. If ever there was a time for him to stake a claim for his future at the club.
just scored. 2-2!
Maybe hes going nowhere!
Goaaaaaaaaaaaaal. Has looked good so far
God dammit, knew I should've gone with two kiwi's in my fantasy team!
Go Chris!
God dammit, knew I should've gone with two kiwi's in my fantasy team!
Just as I say that Tottenham score...Aaaargh
But this isn't about me...
Go Chris! :)
Great news for him!
I'd be stoked to be proved wrong for doubting his ability to make it at this level
Scoring a goal in the English Premier League is an amazing achievement, let alone for a 22 year old New Zealander. It's a goal that Leicester supporters won't forget in a hurry. Let's hope for more.
Yes he can
gladly wear egg on my face
Hopefully enough to keep him in epl until han anyway
Best news I've heard all morning.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/3133...
bit of after match interview!
great way to cure a hangover, this is what he needed but i didnt expect him to get the chance, go chris!
Brilliant seeing Chris on the world stage, have heard his name mentioned on BBC, CNN and Al Jazeera already today. Great exposure and a dream start to the season, top work Woodsy!
Wicked.What a great goal.Excellent!!
Hopefully enough to keep him in epl until han anyway
Yep think it was good idea to stay. Gives him a chance to taste EPL football for a while, fight for a place in the team, and at the very least travel to stadiums like Old Trafford where even sitting on the bench would be a cool experience.
He can always reassess his options in January.
Bloody brilliant seeing him come off the bench and score this morning. Made my day.
Hopefully he also stops hanging around with that Smith character so he doesn't corrupt him