Neil Wood

Neil Anthony Wood (born 4 January 1983 in Manchester) is an English footballer who plays for Midland Football Combination Premier Division side Bolehall Swifts, where he plays as a midfielder.

Playing career

Manchester United

Wood began his career with Manchester United, as a member of the reserve team but never made a senior team appearance. During his career with United, he was loaned out to Royal Antwerp in Belgium, Peterborough United (scoring once against Colchester United),Burnley (scoring once against Norwich City),Coventry City and Blackpool.

Blackpool & Oldham Athletic

In 2006, Wood left Old Trafford in a transfer to Blackpool. Though later in the same year, he once again moved on a two-year contract to Oldham Athletic. After several appearances, Wood suffered a season-ending knee injury. The injury led to his release from the team.

FK Željezničar

In February 2008, he signed for Bosnian club FK Željezničar, but was released in July 2008.

Atherstone Town

Following his release from FK Željezničar, Wood returned to England, and settled down in the Tamworth area, he started training with Southern Football League Division One Central side Atherstone Town, and was offered a deal, however Wood's career with Atherstone Town never got started as he was unable to get international clearance. Wood tried in vain to get FK Željezničar to release his registration, but despite his efforts, FK Željezničar never contacted Atherstone Town with the relevant information, leaving Wood sat on the sidelines.