Eyebrows were raised when Newcastle United paid Burnley £25m for Chris Wood in January. The consensus was that, in triggering the New Zealand striker’s release clause, Eddie Howe had overpaid – but it seemed money very well spent here.
Granted, Wood has hardly been prolific, yet his second-half penalty lifted Eddie Howe’s side to the heady heights of 14th, virtually extinguishing Tyneside’s relegation fears.
Written by Louise Taylor at St James’ Park
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/apr/08/newcastle-wolves-premier-league-match-report under the title “Chris Wood penalty sinks Wolves and eases Newcastle’s relegation fears”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
