Chris Wood joined Nottingham Forest from Newcastle United in 2023Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has become the first player in the club’s history to be named Premier League player of the month.The New Zealand captain won the award after scoring four times in three appearances during October.Wood’s goals helped Forest to remain unbeaten throughout the month, as Nuno Espirito Santo won the manager of the month prize.Forest started the month with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, when they were reduced to 10 men.Wood – the first player from New Zealand to be the Premier League’s player of the month – scored a fortnight later when Forest beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at home, then struck twice in a 3-1 win at Leicester City. The Kiwi joined Forest from Newcastle United in 2023, initially on loan.Sandi Toksvig is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi and Alan DaviesGrab the mic for Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry and more…Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are back for the festivities at Longleat Safari ParkFrom micro plastics in our air, soil, and waterways, to the extent of food waste at this time of year© 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.