Chris Wood

[Salvatore Matrecano]

Torn on this. £100k per week is £10 million for a 2 year contract. Its a lot for a 35 year old when at most he would be an option off the bench to see games out assuming of course we are getting a younger version in.

However for £10m who else do we get? Having an option such as Wood for a few minutes here and there is a decent one, somebody who would accept not playing 90 mins every week, huge experience, absolute solid gold professionalism and respect in the dressing room. We wont get better even at that price I suspect.

[Trailer Park Tom]

It's just how it goes. He obviously wants protection for his career earnings and he is our all time top goalscorer.

If a replacement takes his starting place over the next 8 months, the way woody plays he will be just fine off the bench. 

It's also worth noting that replacing his goals isn't a certainty.

[Sniffer Dog (Admin)]

We have to remember that football didn't start when the Premier League started.

Nigel Clough scored more top flight goals for us than Wood.

Not having a go at Wood because he has been brilliant but Nigel gets overlooked.

[Mist From The Trent]

I'm not sure about 2 years on 100k a week, especiallyat his age. It's such a difficult call though. We know he fits the system and he scores goals. Hopefully, some middle ground can be found.

[Plymouth red]

Because of the way wood plays, it is about instincts and positioning rather than speed. He is physically strong but also a great reader of the game. As such, a player like wood probably has a longer shelf life than a lot of strikers who are more about speed and agility.

If Wood keeps himself physically fit then there is no reason he cannot continue to pose a threat for us for at least two years.

[Trailer Park Tom]

Because of the way wood plays, it is about instincts and positioning rather than speed. He is physically strong but also a great reader of the game. As such, a player like wood probably has a longer shelf life than a lot of strikers who are more about speed and agility.

If Wood keeps himself physically fit then there is no reason he cannot continue to pose a threat for us for at least two years.

Agreed. He has also earnt the deal which as football fans is the most we can ask from any player representing the shirt.

[Sausage Roll]

Long read about Woody in the Guardian today.

[Username]

So £100k for a year is £5.2m.

That seems pretty cheap when you factor in signing a replacement willing to sit on the bench and play a bit part but still be good enough to make a contribution.

Two years seems like an absolute no brainer to me.

[Sniffer Dog (Admin)]

So £100k for a year is £5.2m.

That seems pretty cheap when you factor in signing a replacement willing to sit on the bench and play a bit part but still be good enough to make a contribution.

Two years seems like an absolute no brainer to me.

Depends because a replacement could be sold for 50M in 3 years time.

Wood will no doubt leave on a free when he moves on.

[Salvatore Matrecano]

Just 3 years ago we were paying crap like Lyle Taylor £40k/wk to sit on the bench, still over £2m/yr. Wood is different gravy, a model pro and crucially we can afford those sums now.
Keep Wood and let him influence the new guys, sign a newbie, Taiwo either improves massively or leaves in the summer and we sign 2.

[Username]

So £100k for a year is £5.2m.

That seems pretty cheap when you factor in signing a replacement willing to sit on the bench and play a bit part but still be good enough to make a contribution.

Two years seems like an absolute no brainer to me.

Depends because a replacement could be sold for 50M in 3 years time.

Wood will no doubt leave on a free when he moves on.

But we need three strikers to be competitive.

[optimistic_red]

If we keep going as we are (no reason why not) we could be in Europe next year. Will need a bigger squad to handle the extra games. I'd be happy to sign Wood up to good wages for 2 years.