He allowed his "diary" of the week to be published, before yesterday's Wembley play-off against Shrewsbury. On Sunday he was getting over beating Scunthorpe in the semi-final by eating a full English and washing it all down with a latte and friends' company, He played footy as a goalie with his kids and guests in the garden but didn't dive around just in case....he brought up his breakfast? tweeked a muscle? was embarrassed? One young son is on Sheffield Utd books.....
Monday was a day off and he did the kids' breakfast, packed their satchels and took them to school. With young child suffering Type 1 diabetes he is a caring and watchful dad and indeed an ambassador for a charity raising awareness for the "illness". He then helped out at his and his partner's business, a soft play centre with a "cafe". He likes coffee.
Tuesday was a Scunthorpe debrief, a constructive session on possession, followed a trip to the kids' swimming lesson and some time in the kitchen; he loves cooking.
Wednesday had arrangements for the day at Wembley with news of a "family bus" being provided and tickets for the big stadium, a venue he has never played at, although he did see "Madagascar" there. (a band?). Training included "patterns of play".
His children are making a banner for the big match. Thursday was a day off so "some of the lads have a haircut and a sunbed". I can just imagine the lads from Scunny doing that?....Then there was a Sunday Times photo shoot!
Friday-training all about the opposition, videos and a team meal arranged by Wood at a local Italian. He had to leave early to Sky and ITV interviews. Banner almost finished although the felt pens have run out!
Saturday-drive to London-captain Wood has a special seat on the coach. If anyone sits in it they are moved on!! Cards make the journey go faster, his room mate is colleague Lewis price-who doesn't snore but Wood does sleep walk! He has frightened a few mates in the past.
Well it all worked! Richard Wood led his team to victory and back to the Championship. At 32 he has never scored a brace in his career; he did at 32 minutes and in extra time. Both his children wept with joy.
Shrewsbury have lost 5 times out at five at Wembley and were 8 points higher than Rotherham in the division. Final score 2-1.
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