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Forest’s Chris Wood is in the form of his life, proving his doubters wrong at every turn. When the club splashed £15 million to make his loan permanent in January 2023, skeptics were vocal.
Despite Eddie Howe’s endorsement upon leaving Newcastle, Wood’s Forest career started slowly – a solitary goal against Manchester City before an injury at Spurs derailed his season.
The arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo proved transformative.
From playing second fiddle to Awoniyi, Wood suddenly became the main man, finishing last season with an impressive 14 Premier League goals.
He’s carried that momentum into this campaign, notching eight goals in his first 11 games and earning plaudits from Premier League legend Alan Shearer.
His hot streak has carried over to international duty, where he’s just demolished Samoa in World Cup qualifying.
After Wood completed his hat-trick – taking his international tally to 41 – a New Zealand commentator cleverly dubbed him the “Sheriff of Nottingham,” a nickname that perfectly captures his dominance in both hemispheres.
With the striker approaching 33 but showing no signs of slowing down, Forest face an urgent decision.
His contract expires this summer, and given his prolific form, securing him to a new deal looks increasingly crucial.
While the club needs to plan for the future with Awoniyi struggling for fitness, Wood’s transformation from backup option to indispensable asset makes his retention a top priority.
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