Former Walsall and Shrewsbury Town midfielder Ryan Woods reveals tragic loss of baby
Former Walsall and Shrewsbury Town footballer Ryan Woods has announced that he and his partner have tragically lost their expected child.
Woods, who hails from Norton Canes and began his footballing career at Walsall released a statement regarding the news through the Brentford FC website, the team he currently plays for.
"Last week, my partner and I suffered the tragic loss of our baby." Read the statement.
"As you can understand, this came as a devastating blow and has left us, our family and friends struggling to come to terms with the implications.
"I would like to thank those closest to us for their love and compassion and also the understanding of everybody associated with Brentford Football Club.
"Of course, I can understand the speculation as to why I have not been involved in the last few games but I would ask if everybody could respect our privacy at this incredibly difficult time."
The 23-year-old revealed the news following his absence from Brentford's clashes with Nottingham Forest and Bristol City.
He scored a single goal for Shrewsbury Town in over ninety appearances for the Shropshire side.
