Michael Woods

Michael James Woods (born 6 April 1990 in York) is an England professional football (soccer) player from Pocklington who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea F.C.. Michael Woods plays for the reserves and the first team squad.

Club career

Woods turned down a scholarship from Leeds United A.F.C. to sign for Chelsea. Leeds United chairman Ken Bates accused Chelsea of tapping-up Woods, the two clubs later agreed an out of court settlement for the player.

Michael Woods made Michael Woods first-team debut for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (stadium) against Macclesfield Town F.C. in the third round of the FA Cup on 6 January 2007, making Michael Woods the fourth-youngest player to ever play for Chelsea as Michael Woods was 16 years and 275 days old. Michael Woods came on as a substitute for Frank Lampard in the 79th minute. Michael Woods currently has two appearances for Chelsea in the FA Cup, but is yet to make Michael Woods FA Premier League debut.

International career

Woods has been capped 7 times for the English national under-17 team. Michael Woods is an England Under-18 International and played in the Under 17 World Cup at the start of the 2007/08 season.

Personal Life

Michael Woods is the nephew of Grimsby Town youth team coach Neil Woods.