Wood hoping training field work turns into points

Last updated : 17 November 2016 By Millersmad

"There is a lot of hard work going on at the training ground, the lads are all on board with what the manager is doing here, What has been said has been well received, we just need to start picking up points now." he told themillers.co.uk

"We haven't had the results yet that we have really wanted, but the manager has worked hard on getting our mindset to being difficult to beat and organised, we just need to play that out consistently on the pitch." he added.

Wood has been brought back into the fold under new manager Kenny Jackett after being snubbed by Alan Stubbs and worn the captains armbandin Lee Frecklington's absence; "It has been a massive turnaround for me personally from being out of the team and not really being close to getting back in, to leading the team out which was a fantastic feeling, It was a proud moment when I was given the armband. I think that the last time I was given the captaincy was in my Coventry days, but obviously with Frecks being injured I was only too happy to accept the role in the interim."

"I was told at Ipswich in the hotel prior to the game by the gaffer, and I just thanked him before making sure I put in a performance that was required from a captain."

"The manager is wanting experience straight away, so I am really grateful that he has put me back into the side. I am now hoping to repay the faith, and hopefully I have gone someway to starting that with some of my performances over the last few games. It has been a long time coming to get an appearance so I really wanted to grab my opportunity. There are still areas where I am looking to improve, but I know if I can keep my level of performance high I will give myself a great opportunity to keep my place in the team."