Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has jokingly admitted he's relieved he never had to face striker Chris Wood on the pitch, particularly after witnessing his imposing Haka.
Wood, a New Zealand international, performed the traditional Māori challenge as part of his initiation at Newcastle following a £25 million transfer from Burnley in January 2022. The move, designed to bolster Newcastle's fight against relegation, saw Wood join Howe's ranks.
