All Whites

2022 - 9 - 25

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'Absolutely silly': All Whites star calls out coaching uncertainty (New Zealand Herald)

Chris Wood has backed Danny Hay to continue as All Whites coach, saying New Zealand Football would be crazy to let him go.

"I couldn't breathe properly," said Wood. "I couldn't really run. They should be coming to him." "They should be coming to him because he has broadcast his talents. "So yeah, without a shadow of a doubt I want him here. "So ultimately, the ball's in their court and we'll just leave it there until they make contact."

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Football: Star All Whites striker Chris Wood adamant NZ Football ... (Newshub)

The former international has guided New Zealand through Tokyo Olympics and World Cup qualifying campaigns.

"There needs to be a commitment from NZ Football to the players that they will actively go out and search for, not just games, but good quality games. "We need that challenge on a regular basis, if we're really going to evolve. I think 2026 could be a really exciting period for the team." "The team want him here. "We'll see what transpires in the coming month or so. "I think everyone would be absolutely silly to let this man go," said Wood, after New Zealand's 2-0 defeat to World Cup-bound Australia at Eden Park.

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