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Lee Ryder

Chris Wood braves boos to show Burnley appreciation as supporters say goodbye to some Newcastle stars

Chris Wood showed his class after the final whistle by applauding all four sides of Turf Moor - despite being a target of some of the boo boys.

Wood felt he did not get the chance to goodbye to Burnley fans after half a decade of service at Turf Moor. His photographs still remain on the walls in some rooms at the famous old ground.

The £25million signing from Burnley back in January came on the final throes of the 2-1 win in Lancashire and was jeered on to the field by large sections of the home crowd. With some Burnley supporters still angry about his January window exit, when Newcastle activated the clause to sign him on a permanent basis, Wood's return to Turf Moor coincided with their relegation.

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