Earlier in the season, as Chris Wood seemed to find it hard to lay boot on ball, Leeds United fans were jeering what they likened to a bull’s arse and banjo approach. Those jeers have died down somewhat.
With the jeers ringing in his ears and the insults ringing around social media, it took a last-gasp equaliser vs Fulham at Elland Road with a Wood overheard kick and a cupped ear to the Kop to kick-start Wood’s season.
It is now a season that is definitely purring, with the big Kiwi hitting the straps and being the main factor behind Leeds United’s increasingly secured Play-Off position – the Whites sitting in fourth position before kick-off at St Andrews tonight against Birmingham City.
As the referee’s whistle blew to start the game, Chris Wood was joint top-scorer in the Sky Bet Championship with 20 goals; it didn’t take him long to claim the top placing all for himself. 13 minutes was all it took for the Kiwi captain to notch his 21st of the season.
😎 Who else?
👏 Chris Wood gives #LUFC the lead & is now the league's top scorer with 21 goals.
(🎥 @SkySportsEFL) https://t.co/F8Jd1Xla4E
— Sky Bet (@SkyBet) March 3, 2017
That goal, Wood’s 34th goal in 64 starts for the Whites, moves the Kiwi ahead of Newcastle’s £10 million man Dwight Gayle in a league where there are a number of players are vying or the chance to be the Sky Bet Championship’s Golden Boot.
Wood’s early goal certainly caught the opinions of Leeds United fans on Twitter who were quick to comment on the score.
Here’s Wood’s goal again in super slow-mo.
Chris wood goal slow motion #LUFC pic.twitter.com/NemhXK63Gp
— Anthony (@Spudsrus) March 3, 2017
Kiwi Wood hits stride early as he notches 21st goal of the season
Not actually a Leeds fan but definitely how Whites fans are feeling about Wood’s strike.
https://twitter.com/SunBets/status/837757057902260224
Leeds fan Tyrone sees his old man being slowly won over by the consistency of Chris Wood.
Chris wood just silencing haters game by game. Think my dad is even starting to realise he's a machine. #lufc
— Tyrone Chappelow (@tyronechappelow) March 3, 2017
This Leeds fan says we can forget about Will Grigg, there’s only one man on fire at the moment.
Get in! Chris wood is on 🔥#lufc #mot #alaw
— Pete MOT (@pete1977) March 3, 2017
Lee says that the man Wood is beyond good.
Wood is outrageous. #lufc
— Lee (@leedeetee) March 3, 2017
Stav sees Chris Wood as a bit of a cash cow and bookie basher.
Betting on Chris Wood to score is easy money these days. #OnFire #LUFC
— Stav (@AndyWilmot1) March 3, 2017
A great comparison, and one that is definitely true on the face of the improvement.
https://twitter.com/LUFCMatthewGB/status/837755896457531393
It’s not just the goals that are catching the eye though for some Leeds fans.
Wood is a different player….hold up play is immaculate….take a bow @1jamesbeattie #lufc
— Davy Reddin 🏆 (@davyred93) March 3, 2017
