Richard Wood was an important part of the Owls side that won promotion from League One via the play-offs in 2005, making 39 appearances including star turns in a whirlwind post-season that saw them blitz Brentford at the semi-final stage before a dramatic 4-2 final win at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. He made a total of 189 appearances for the club from which he came through the academy. He has aggreed a deal to take his career to 40 years of age.
Last year, 18 summers on from the final that christened those involved ‘The Kings of Cardiff’, Wood left Rotherham United and signed for Doncaster Rovers on an initial one-year deal to become the last King still playing after the retirement of Glenn Whelan saw his time at Bristol Rovers come to an end.
With Wood having signed a one-year contract extension to take his career through the summer of 2025, the show continues. If the agreement expires around the beginning of June or July, he will reach his 40th birthday within a week.
Wood, who battled injuries early in the season to make 20 appearances, said, “I’ve really enjoyed it this season.” His return to fitness has coincided with Rovers’ upward trajectory. “In terms of injuries, it’s been disappointing for me, but hopefully I’m over that now, and I’m happy to have resolved a conflict with the manager.” All I want is to continue competing with this club.
“Everyone has been so nice to me ever minute I walked through the door. The players have been excellent, as has the staff been outstanding. I’m excited to continue playing for another year.”
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