Richard Wood

Coventry City On 18 November 2009, Wood signed for Coventry City on loan until January 2010, when he was then expected to sign a permanent deal. He made his debut in a 1–1 draw with Crystal Palace on 21 November 2009. He then got his first goal for the Sky Blues the following game with the equaliser against Derby County. On 6 December Wood even captained Coventry in a 1–0 loss to Scunthorpe United. After four starts and one substitute appearance, Wood made the move permanent signing on a contract till 2013 on 1 January 2010. On 27 March 2010, Wood scored the equaliser for Coventry in a match against his former club, Sheffield Wednesday. He was also named as captain in this game which finished 1–1.

Charlton Athletic On 18 July 2013, Wood signed a one-year deal with Charlton Athletic.

Rotherham United On 26 June 2014, Wood signed with Rotherham United. On 20 February 2015, Wood signed a one-month loan deal with Crawley Town.

On 23 September 2015, Wood signed a one-month loan deal with Fleetwood Town.

On 26 October 2015, he signed for Chesterfield on a three-month loan deal.

Wood scored his first goal after his return to Rotherham in a 3–1 defeat to Preston North End on 5 November 2016.

Following the departure of Paul Warne as Rotherham United's manager in September 2022, Wood was installed as caretaker manager along with Lee Peltier as the club searched for a permanent option. The duo of Wood and Peltier oversaw one game as co-caretakers, a 2–0 home loss to Wigan Athletic, before the appointment of Matt Taylor from Exeter City.

After the final game of the 2022–23 season, manager Matt Taylor confirmed in a post-match interview that Wood would not be offered a new contract with the club and would be released.

Doncaster Rovers On 23 May 2023, Wood signed a one-year contract with Doncaster Rovers. He was recruited by manager Grant McCann for his experience and leadership qualities, joining the club ahead of the 2023–24 EFL League Two season.

On 3 May 2025, Doncaster secured the League Two title on the final day of the season, earning automatic promotion to EFL League One. The championship success marked the first time in Wood’s professional career that he finished top of a league table, resulting in his first winners’ medal, despite having previously achieved multiple promotions at other clubs.

On 7 May 2025, Wood announced his retirement from football due to a persistent ankle injury.

International career While playing for Sheffield Wednesday, Wood received a call up from the England national under-21 football team however injury prevented him from meeting up with the squad.

Coaching career On 20 May 2025, Wood returned to Rotherham United as first-team coach.

Personal life His younger brother, Nick Wood, played in the Sheffield Wednesday academy until the end of the 2009–10 season. He subsequently played a few games for Tranmere Rovers and Mansfield Town.

He studied for a degree in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting at Staffordshire University.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals

2002–03 Division One

2003–04 Division Two

2004–05 League One

2005–06 Championship

2006–07 Championship

2007–08 Championship

2008–09 Championship

2009–10 Championship

174!!7!!5!!0!!7!!1!!3!!0!!189!!8 Coventry City (loan) 2009–10 Championship

2011–12 Championship

2012–13 League One

112!!7!!7!!1!!4!!0!!6!!0!!129!!8 Charlton Athletic 2013–14 Championship

2014–15 Championship

2015–16 Championship

2016–17 Championship

2017–18 League One

2018–19 Championship

2019–20 League One

2020–21 Championship

2021–22 League One

2022–23 Championship

230!!18!!10!!0!!8!!1!!8!!3!!256!!22 Crawley Town (loan) 2014–15

Rotherham United EFL League One second-place promotion: 2019–20, 2021–22; EFL Trophy: 2021–22