The Art of Football: Insights from James Wood

🌆Wood describes his transition from the quiet life of the south to the bustling city of London.

🚗He advises newcomers to allow extra time for traffic in the mornings when living in London.

🏆Wood speaks highly of David Moyes and his achievements as the manager of West Ham, including saving them from relegation and winning a European trophy.

⚒️Wood expresses his admiration for West Ham and emphasizes the passionate support of their fans.

🔥He shares his excitement and experience of playing in the Europa League and his desire to challenge himself on the European stage.

What is the biggest challenge James Wood faced when moving to London?

—Wood mentions that the traffic in the mornings was a surprising challenge when he first moved to London.

Who does James Wood consider as the best free midfielders in the Premier League this season?

—Wood didn't have a definite answer, but he mentioned John McGinn as a player he enjoys watching.

Who does James Wood consider as the toughest opponent he has faced?

—Wood recalls that Paul Scholes had a significant impact during a game against Southampton and considers him a tough opponent.

Why does James Wood choose not to engage with social media?

—Wood explains that he believes there is more to life than constantly being on social media and prefers to concentrate on his football.

What advice does James Wood have for young players dealing with the pressure of social media?

—Wood suggests young players should focus on their football and let their performance do the talking, instead of being influenced by public opinion on social media.

00:00Wood talks about his transition from the quiet south to the busy city of London.

00:40He reveals that the traffic in the mornings was one of the unexpected challenges of living in London.

01:40Wood speaks highly of David Moyes and his success as the manager of West Ham, including saving them from relegation and winning a European trophy.

03:50He expresses his admiration for West Ham and the passionate support of their fans.

05:40Wood shares his excitement and experience of playing in the Europa League and his desire to challenge himself on the European stage.