Saints fans all saying the same thing about 'bargain' £3million signing
DEFENDER Nathan Wood appears to have won the hearts and minds of Saints fans all over with his performances in the last four matches.
The 22 year old summer signing helped Saints to keep only their second Premier League clean sheet of the season in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Fulham.
Alongside Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Jan Bednarek, with Aaron Ramsdale delivering a starring role in net, the defence shut out the Cottagers.
Saints are the first team Marco Silva's side have failed to score past at home this campaign and Wood had also impressed in his previous outings.
Nathan Wood has impressed since his Premier League debut (Image: PA)
His first league start for Saints came in the 5-1 drubbing to Chelsea; a match in which the former England youth ace emerged with individual credit.
Wood then produced a stellar performance in the 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa, before coming off the bench at 3-0 down in the clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Saints signed Wood from Swansea City in the summer for a fee of just £3million after former manager Russell Martin offered £10m in 2023.
Saints fans want the Middlesbrough academy graduate to retain his starting place under new boss Ivan Juric, who penned an 18-month deal on Saturday.
On social media X, Saints fans said:
Adding Wood to this defence #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/kt6sCvpmMm
— Dilly (@SFCDilly) December 22, 2024
I know lots have said it but a little Nathan Wood appreciation post.
Since he come into the team, we’ve looked a lot better defensively.
He’s been solid, has held his own and now put in a solid performance to get us our first away clean sheet of the season 👏 #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/nwCswNrbH6— Wil (@sfcwxl) December 22, 2024
Have to hold my hands up and admit I was so wrong about Nathan wood. Getting better every week. #SaintsFC
— Ben (@SfcBxn) December 22, 2024
#Saintsfc Nathan Wood. What a player and what a signing
Only 22 years old
Strong in the air and good with the ball
Harwood-Bellis,Edwards and Wood
3 top young English defenders that we need to keep hold of
Signed for only £3m. Crazy! pic.twitter.com/3UBB0Qe12N— jack cole (@Jcs_Jack1) December 22, 2024
Nathan Wood, what a player. (£3m, a steal!)
His performance against Fulham 📈
Minutes: 90
Accurate Passes: 54/57
Passes into Final Third: 2
Tackles Won: 1/2
Clearances: 6
Recoveries: 6
Duels Won: 6/10
Aerials Won: 50%
Rating: 7.4 ✅
Bargain of the summer? #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/rb8Mk9fRHa— Saints Statistics (@TheStatsSaint) December 22, 2024
I was totally wrong about Nathan Wood, he’s been outstanding. Way to judge to quick his first few games in and out of the team. Looks a really great addition 👏 #saintsfc
— James Smith (@Jaaamesmiith) December 22, 2024
Nathan Wood..making the position his own #Saintsfc
— Jason Lawson (@jase1962) December 22, 2024
Nathan Wood btw —- taking to the PL like fish to water. He’s so incredibly agile for someone his size, and has started to become more confident with his carrying and passing range.
Sports Republic have nailed recruitment on anyone that’s not a attacker #SaintsFC— oc (@oc_chaudhary) December 22, 2024
To what I’ve said previously about Nathan Wood before has been based on honest truth from what I’ve seen. However. Today was a much improved performance where he looked more stable and consistent as the game went on
I’ll eat my humble pie in honesty and apologise🤣🤣 #SaintsFc pic.twitter.com/tqDfNg8SYn— Sammy B (@SJB2110) December 22, 2024
Nathan Wood has been absolutely fantastic since he came in btw, I didn't think he'd be PL level but I have been proven wrong massively! Stephens should never see the squad again, the back 3 has got to be THB, Bednarek and Wood for the remainder of the season. #SaintsFC
— SaintSixers (@SaintsSixers) December 22, 2024
Nathan Wood us a starter all day long. #SaintsFC
— Ben (@bensfc4) December 22, 2024
