Chris Wood delighted with Leicester City debut
Leicester City's new signing Chris Wood says his performance against Huddersfield was probably the best debut he's ever had.
The 21-year-old scored two first-half goals as his side romped to a 6-1 victory over Huddersfield Town.
The £2 million striker, who had already bagged 11 goals in 19 appearances while on loan at Millwall, could not have got his day off to a better start when he nodded in from close range after just six minutes.
He doubled his tally 20 minutes later when he fired in after good link-up play with partner David Nugent.
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Wood could easily have secured a debut hat-trick as a number of chances drifted wide, including an effort in the dying seconds which saw him fire over from the edge of the area.
"I think this was probably the best debut I've had," said the 21-year-old. "It's always nice to get on the scoresheet but, more importantly, we got the three points.
"I have come here to score goals and that's what I did today and, hopefully, I can carry on doing that. But as long as we get the three points, that is the major thing and we did that today.
"Hopefully, I can keep scoring goals. There are no guarantees in football but I would like to think that I have the ability to score goals.
"We will see how it goes but it doesn't matter who scores, as long as we get the three points."
His understanding with Nugent up front made it look as though they had been playing together for their entire careers.
This was beautifully encapsulated for his second goal when a lovely one-two sent Nugent clear. City's leading scorer pulled the ball back to the waiting Wood, who calmly slotted it home.
"He is a good player and that is what makes it so simple," said Wood. "He has been around the game and he helped me out a lot.
"I am still a young lad and he has got a lot of experience that I can work off and learn from. He made it easy for me to fit right into the team.
"There are still little bits that we need to work on, but that will come in time and, hopefully, we will be able to get a good partnership going."
Comments
by Alanprichard
Friday, January 04 2013, 12:32AM
“kiwirobgrant
You would be the only soccer fan in NZ who would "not" want Chris Wood in your team. Dipstick!!”
by Wiltsfox
Thursday, January 03 2013, 11:38PM
“Overrated Kiwirobgrant - how so? Wood scored NZ's goals against Egypt and China this year and I understand that he gave a good account of himself against Brazil! Reckon he should be thrown in for the Burton game on Saturday as a REAL test of his credentials......”
by Alanprichard
Thursday, January 03 2013, 10:09PM
“Kiwirobgrant
You are probably an Aussie right?
Because you can always tell an Aussie.............. But you can't tell them much!!! (-:”
by ash1967
Thursday, January 03 2013, 12:08AM
“Kiwirobgrant, what you don't like the lad, has he not scored 9 goals in 12 games during 2012, he has got every reason to have a ego, but the clown bit I think you have came over a bit of one fella.”
by kiwirobgrant
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 11:54PM
“You guys can have him, hes an egotistical clown. i hope your club doesnt release him for NZ National duty, we dont want the over-rated bloke.”
by Wiltsfox
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 11:12PM
“This guy is a superb signing who will fill his boots off the chances we create now. Not surprised that Millwall are very annoyed at City stealing him from under their noses.”
by dobranich
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 10:13PM
“Alan YOU said it not me. Because you did I don't need to. because you did it will go down well rather than the abuse which would have come back at me had it been my post.
Absolutely a proper genuine striker at last. the pressure won't be on him next game. This team creates chances and he will take them.”
by Alanprichard
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 7:43PM
“I personally an so happy for Woodsy. Two on debut, within 30 minutes absolutely crushed the Terriers. Also it gave us the perfect cussion to launch a six goal victory.
Woodsy could become Cities next Arthur Rowley (RIP) Get of the kids back Geofflane give credit where it's due. Also a big thanks to Knockey and Nugent and the rest of the squad. A very good back to back victory Nigel. This victory would have put the fear of Christ up all teams in this division, make no mistake.............!!!”
by suffolkfox
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 2:09PM
“I remember Stan doing that - pity it didn't last for longer....
I am really encouraged by this display, it's harder for us Foxiles when we don't do so well - but now, I can walk through the Buttermarket in Ipswich with my head held high.... My next door neighbours aren't doing so well :)”
by leicesterish
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 1:39PM
“Iwan is a Welshman...etc
Talk about an impressive debut, the last time i saw anyone tearing about like that (and actually getting something done) on his debut was Stan the man. Back-to-back wins not only keep us in touch, it moves us 4pts clear of the pack at a crucial stage. Let's hope for an away win next and i think then the confidence will return. I've been saying to my City hating mates who love to rip me when we lose, that another 5 game run will see us knock the stuffing out of most of those around us, someone always grabs the second half of the season by the balls, and this time i think it's going to be us.
Grand job Nigel, well done boys!”