I wasn’t perfect for Newcastle United after £25m transfer – now I’ve scored more goals than Alexander Isak
Chris Wood has reflected fondly on his time at Newcastle United as he prepares to return to St James’ Park with Nottingham Forest on Sunday (2pm kick-off).
Wood had a somewhat frustrating 12 months at Newcastle following his £25million move from Burnley in January 2022. He scored four goals in 35 Premier League appearances for the club before joining Nottingham Forest on an initial loan deal that was later made permanent for £15million.
Two years on and Wood is Forest’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer with 32 goals in 56 games including 18 in 25 so far this season. Nottingham Forest are enjoying a remarkable season as they head into the latest round of fixtures sitting third in the table, six points clear of Newcastle in seventh.
Only Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah have scored more Premier League goals than Wood so far this season with the former Newcastle man – one goal clear of Alexander Isak on 17.
Although Wood was far from prolific at Newcastle, his two goals against Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers during the 2021-22 campaign proved crucial in helping the side pick up wins that saw them steer clear of relegation danger.
