Wood

Can only get the basic stats of assists rather than crossing accuracy/chances created etc but going through their time at the club:
Meredith - League (all comps)
16/17 - 1 (1)
15/16 - 4 (4)
14/15 - 1 (2)
13/14 - 1 (1)
12/13 - 3 (4)

Total - 10 (12)

Wood - League (all comps)
19/20 - 6 (6)
18/19 - 0 (0)

Total - 6 (6)

I always felt with Meredith that the reason he didn't move up to the championship sooner was because his crossing tended to be inconsistent at best and last season i felt that Wood would be a better winger long term due to his crossing ability and how hit and miss his defending was especially one on ones and if you combined Meredith's defending with Wood's crossing you would easily have a top half championship full back. However, Wood's defending has improved massively over the summer to the point where he is probably considered a complete full back and someone who has benefited from the relegation. I would be very surprised if there isn't at least enquiries for him in the summer. Hopefully we can convince him to sign an extended deal even if it is just another year but wouldn't blame him if he wanted to wait to see what his options are.

 

Funny stat to compare is assists. Look at Saturday for instance. Connolly should have had at least 2 to his name, but the shocking misses by our strikers means he didnt get 1 to add to his wonderful goal

 

It's Barnsley that want Wood, as they prepare for League One.

They've lacked a good left-footed left back for quite a while, dating back to last season, they've tried to plug the gap with 20 year old kids like Oduor, Ben Williams and even right back Jordan Williams, so it doesn't even look like he's destined for their crappy development squad either...

Contrary to what our fans think, Wood isn't a kid or particularly young - he's endured a difficult first season at City with relegation, then succeeded in League Two this year both defensively and in terms of his crossing accuracy.

I guess we just have to hope we ask for an acceptable amount from the 'undisclosed fee' that we'll inevitably get, coupled with the excuse Wood has only a year left on his deal

 

Not to mention a significant sell on clause.

 

He isn't a kid but is still only 23 and vastly inexperienced at pro league level and he still has a lot to learn. If he has the chance to leave he should do. If he continues to develop and does get games then he may make it as a Championship player - with Barnsley or not.

 

23 isn't particularly young? It's still in the age range to win "pfa young footballer of the year"!

We all know you struggle to give the lad any sort of credit for his ability but please to try and kid anyone he's a seasoned professional.

 

As always, your posts regarding any comment I make on Wood make absolutely no sense.

 

One word was changed by predictive text and it's hardly difficult to work out which one. I'm confident you understood the post.

 

Reece Staunton impressed in friendly at Burnley today playing left back, and was up against Aaron Lennon

Auditioning for role when we sell Wood in the summer perhaps?

 

Probably sell them both and stick Henley there...

 

Didn't a certain S McCall start his playing career at full back ?.

 

Yes, I seem.to remember McCall playing at right back when he first broke into the first team

 

I'm not talking about the one word changed by predictive text.