Connect with us

Championship

‘I was booed for months’ – Wood reflects on his time at Leeds

The New Zealander reflects on his spell at Elland Road ahead of meeting with former team.

(Photo: Action Images via Reuters)

By Alex Beard

doesn’t appear to be bothered about the reception he’ll get from the travelling fans in ‘s tie against the Whites tonight.

The New Zealand international swapped Elland Road for Turf Moor in a £15m deal this summer, and last year’s top scorer clearly isn’t too worried about burning bridges with the Leeds faithful.

“I remember my first season at Leeds I was booed for three or four months of the season,” he told the Lancashire Evening Telegraph.

The 25-year-old scored 13 goals in 37 appearances in his maiden campaign at Elland Road, before going on to hit 30 goals in 48 games last time out. His impact for ‘s side has been instant this year, however, managing two vital goals in four games for the club.

“I know people weren’t happy with me for some reason even though I was the top scorer and scored the most goals in a season in the last three years at Leeds,” he said.

“It is just one of those things, some people take a liking to you, some don’t, it is just people’s opinion at the end of the day.

“I go out there to do what is best for me and the team and not prove people wrong but to prove to my friends, family and people I care about that I belong.”

Burnley face Leeds in the Carabao Cup tonight, with both sides looking to build on positive start’s to the league season with success in the competition.

Related Topics
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Football League Newsletter Today!
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Best Betting Sites at Betinireland.ienew-UK-football-betting-sites-banner

More in Championship