Ryan Woods reflects on challenges at Brentford during early career

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Ryan Woods reflects on challenges at Brentford during early career
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In a recent interview, Ryan Woods discussed his challenging early days at Brentford after joining in September 2015. Initially struggling for game time under coach Marinus Dijkhuizen, Woods faced a tough adjustment after moving from Shrewsbury Town. The sacking of Dijkhuizen allowed him to find his footing under interim coach Lee Carsley, who provided vital support. Woods eventually excelled in his role, scoring his first goal for Brentford in a match against Reading shortly after Christmas 2015. He later went on to become a key figure for the team but faced personal challenges, including a tragic loss, which affected his playing time in the 2017/18 season.

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  • Woods joined Brentford after a successful stint with Shrewsbury Town.
  • He struggled for playing time early in his Brentford career.
  • Lee Carsley's appointment helped Woods gain confidence.
  • Woods scored his first goal for Brentford in December 2015.
  • He faced personal challenges affecting his playing time later.
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  • 8:00 AMYahoo SportsRyan Woods interview: Brentford helped me through the hardest period of my life
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When Ryan Woods arrived at Brentford in September 2015, he was hot property.The midfielder was 21 and fresh from starring for Shrewsbury Town as they achieved automatic promotion to League One. His ef...

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