Eddie Howe has revealed that the returning Chris Wood had a 'really good moment with the group' after Newcastle United reached their first League Cup final in 47 years.
Wood and Jonjo Shelvey were back at St James' Park on Tuesday night to not only support Newcastle in the Magpies' semi-final second-leg against Southampton but, also, to catch up with players and staff for the first time since their respective moves to Nottingham Forest. Although Wood has only joined Forest on loan, initially, Steve Cooper's side have an obligation to make the move permanent in the summer.
Wood may not have been a regular starter for Newcastle this season, but the 30-year-old was a valued member of the dressing room and his departure was keenly felt. Dan Burn said he was 'really gutted' to see Wood leave while Sean Longstaff told NUFC TV that the dressing room was 'a bit down' following the New Zealand international's exit.
