Ryan Woods reflects on challenges at Brentford during early career

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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