That level of football and that salary, with the ability to influence a genuine bet. Maybe he just thought he could make a quick buck out of what could have maybe been a very non fruitful career. Not saying it was in any way the right thing but can see where he could have been coming from...
"The FA revealed that seven people, including two of Wood’s close friends, wagered money on him to receive a booking, with potential winnings of around £10,000"
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Is that really worth losing your career over?