Brunt: Wood ready to shine.CHRIS Wood has been tipped to take Albion's Championship assault like "a man". That's the view of Chris Brunt Christopher "Chris" Brunt (born December 14, 1984 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish footballer, currently playing for West Bromwich Albion. Career He grew up in Belfast, where he attended secondary school at Wellington College. , who has been impressed with the New Zealander's progress over the last few months. Wood came into the picture last season, making a surprise debut against Portsmouth at Fratton Park Fratton Park is the home stadium of Portsmouth F.C., and is situated in the English city-port of Portsmouth. Description The stadium currently has four stands, all seated. The pitch runs from east to west. . He started the opening few games of Albion's season, in the absence of Roman Bednar, missing recent games due to injury. And, although Wood may have to bide bide v. bid·ed or bode , bid·ed, bid·ing, bides v.intr. 1. To remain in a condition or state. 2. a. To wait; tarry. b. his time following Bednar's return, Brunt feels the 17-year-old will mature into a crucial player this season. "Woodsy has been absolutely fantastic so far," Brunt said. "He was chucked in at the deep end. "He's shown in training what a physical presence he is for a 17-year-old. He's streets ahead of his age group - he's like a man. "He showed that on the opening day of the season when he gave two Premier League centre-halves from last season a tough time and ran Coloccini all over the park. "He's a nice kid as well and has got his head down working hard. "I think he's got a bright future with West Brom." CAPTION(S): Chris Wood. |
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