Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest | England)

Cornet is away for the next month for the African Nations cup which will not help Burnley. Interestingly, considering Wood is the striker, Wood seems more likely to assist Cornet than the other way around. As he wins headers from the long ball and Cornet runs onto them; it's actually how they won the freekick that lead to Cornet's goal.

Burnley has an old squad and clearly lack pace, so Cornet makes a difference there... Cornet is the only one who seems to have lots of energy and capable of something special amongst the Burnley team. 

Burnley's midfield and crossing has been rubbish this season which isn't helping Wood who is looking increasingly out of confidence.

As mentioned above, the 2 matches against Watford are already shaping as crucial to staying up. I don't think they have announced the date yet for the rescheduled (due to Covid) match, let's hope it doesn't clash with the All Whites WC qualifiers or the club vs country thing will be more of an issue...

And they lose 2-1 against the championship team. 

Were winning 1-0 at halftime (JRod goal) when Wood was pulled. 

siac

And they lose 2-1 against the championship team. 

Were winning 1-0 at halftime (JRod goal) when Wood was pulled. 

Yeah odd that Woodsman was subbed at HT. Injured?

Huddersfield's (6th in the Championship) keeper came off at 40 mins, and on came young 19 yr old Aussie Nicholas Bilokapic as reserve keeper. 

Probably not a bad thing Clarets are out of FA Cup, as they deal with a congested schedule and a relegation scrap.

Talk in English papers that he's a transfer target for Newcastle?  would suggest the contract offer would be somewhat lucrative...

Newcastle talking it up, but would be surprised if Burnley let him go to a fellow relegation rival at this stage of the season. Only way to sway it would probably be a massive transfer fee Burnley's way which would allow them to pick up someone quality before the window shuts.

As pointed out earlier, it would likely cock up plans to be released for AW's WCQ.

YoungHeart

Newcastle talking it up, but would be surprised if Burnley let him go to a fellow relegation rival at this stage of the season. Only way to sway it would probably be a massive transfer fee Burnley's way which would allow them to pick up someone quality before the window shuts.

As pointed out earlier, it would likely cock up plans to be released for AW's WCQ.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/world-game/127462607/premier-league-all-whites-star-chris-wood-chased-by-cashedup-newcastle-united--report

Some Burnley fans maybe feeling less Woodsman love, but I'd agrue without him they are much more likely to go down, than with him.

But if he goes to Magpies doubt it changes his AWs availability status one bit. Neither club will release him this season outside FIFA windows - not when they are both fighting desperately to avoid the drop.

Partly to destabilize Burnley?

Seems to be good for all parties. 
Newcastle get a striker that they desperately need.
Wood gets a payrise, become part of a team that will invest hugely and plays in front of 50000 fans.
Burnly get a sold amount of cash when they are probably are probably a 90% chance of going down, and presumably there is some kind of release clause related to relegation.   

2ndBest

Seems to be good for all parties. 
Newcastle get a striker that they desperately need.
Wood gets a payrise, become part of a team that will invest hugely and plays in front of 50000 fans.
Burnly get a sold amount of cash when they are probably are probably a 90% chance of going down, and presumably there is some kind of release clause related to relegation.   

Bit rough on a Burnley with Wood to say they are 90% likely for the drop. Sure they have been struggling but they have also been in this position before.

Now by letting him go, almost seems yes they planning on relegation. I’m sure many Clarets fans won’t be happy, though they have had an EPL stint longer than many of them probably hoped.

coochiee

2ndBest

Seems to be good for all parties. 
Newcastle get a striker that they desperately need.
Wood gets a payrise, become part of a team that will invest hugely and plays in front of 50000 fans.
Burnly get a sold amount of cash when they are probably are probably a 90% chance of going down, and presumably there is some kind of release clause related to relegation.   

Bit rough on a Burnley with Wood to say they are 90% likely for the drop. Sure they have been struggling but they have also been in this position before.

Now by letting him go, almost seems yes they planning on relegation. I’m sure many Clarets fans won’t be happy, though they have had an EPL stint longer than many of them probably hoped.

 Well atm they have to match Newcastle's result for the rest of the season which seems unlikely if they bring in a bunch of players, or try catch Everton/Leeds who are 8 points head. 

Seems a lot of the English fans are very 50/50 on this transfer. My only concern is how he'll play in a different system as Burnley has a very clear system that Wood fits in really well and has been playing for years so will be interesting to see how they use him and if he adjusts to it well.

wilbaker

Seems a lot of the English fans are very 50/50 on this transfer. My only concern is how he'll play in a different system as Burnley has a very clear system that Wood fits in really well and has been playing for years so will be interesting to see how they use him and if he adjusts to it well.

I think he’ll go well. Should get better service from Trippier and co

Plus a tonne of experience in the UK, and I presume Leeds had a different system to Burnley, where he couldn’t stop scoring a tier down

Fresh challenge and maybe he needs that after a few years at Burnley around basically same players and coach

Good luck understanding the Geordie locals