Wootton: I’ve loved every minute at Leeds United
YEP 9/11/13
by Phil Hay
Scott Wootton says trading the surroundings of Manchester United for the dressing room at Leeds United has been the best move for his career after settling quickly into the Elland Road defence.
Wootton believes he is already feeling the benefit for 10 appearances in less than three months – a quarter of the competitive starts made by the 22-year-old since he turned professional in 2010.
His time in football has taken him through the academies of Liverpool and Manchester United but most of experience before joining Leeds in August was gained during loans at Tranmere Rovers, Peterborough United and Nottingham Forest.
Leeds manager Brian McDermott paid an undisclosed fee to take Wootton from Old Trafford in August and the former England Under-17 international has been heavily involved since his arrival, featuring in all but three matches.
He marked his debut with a goal in a League Cup win over Doncaster Rovers and fought his way back into the starting line-up after being dropped for clashes with Bournemouth and Derby County.
Wootton said: “In terms of the two clubs there aren’t too many differences. The training ground here’s brilliant and the staff are too. It’s a well-run club.
“What you had at Manchester United was a lot of big, worldwide superstars but we’ve got a great bunch of lads here and it’s a really good dressing room to be involved in.
“I’ve loved every minute and I’ve played nine out of 11 (league games) since I came so I can’t have too many complaints.
“I feel that if I get more games I’ll always improve because I’m quite young and I’m really enjoying it.”
by Phil Hay
Scott Wootton says trading the surroundings of Manchester United for the dressing room at Leeds United has been the best move for his career after settling quickly into the Elland Road defence.
Wootton believes he is already feeling the benefit for 10 appearances in less than three months – a quarter of the competitive starts made by the 22-year-old since he turned professional in 2010.
His time in football has taken him through the academies of Liverpool and Manchester United but most of experience before joining Leeds in August was gained during loans at Tranmere Rovers, Peterborough United and Nottingham Forest.
Leeds manager Brian McDermott paid an undisclosed fee to take Wootton from Old Trafford in August and the former England Under-17 international has been heavily involved since his arrival, featuring in all but three matches.
He marked his debut with a goal in a League Cup win over Doncaster Rovers and fought his way back into the starting line-up after being dropped for clashes with Bournemouth and Derby County.
Wootton said: “In terms of the two clubs there aren’t too many differences. The training ground here’s brilliant and the staff are too. It’s a well-run club.
“What you had at Manchester United was a lot of big, worldwide superstars but we’ve got a great bunch of lads here and it’s a really good dressing room to be involved in.
“I’ve loved every minute and I’ve played nine out of 11 (league games) since I came so I can’t have too many complaints.
“I feel that if I get more games I’ll always improve because I’m quite young and I’m really enjoying it.”