Former Norwich City star Darel Russell to try his hand with MLS outfit Toronto
Former Norwich City midfielder Darel Russell is having a trial with Toronto FC.
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Former Norwich City midfielder Darel Russell is having a trial in Canada, according to reports.
The 32-year-old left cash-strapped League One side Portsmouth last month, a day before his contract was due to expire and is now having a trial with Toronto FC, who play their football in the MLS.
Toronto’s first team coach is another former Norwich City midfielder, Jim Brennan, although their paths never crossed at Carrow Road.
Russell came through the ranks at Norwich, making his debut in 1997 before leaving for Stoke City six years later. He returned to Carrow Road in 2007, when Peter Grant was manager, but left in 2010, having helped City to promotion from League One.
Russell had spells at Preston North End and Charlton Athletic before leaving for Fratton Park last September.
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5 comments
MB: Another Canary " Rusty " ( Peter Mendham ) has a relative in Toronto who frequently posts on the TFC fan site with the Canary crest proudly displayed. There are several of us here.
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canary_canuck
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Hi MB: Another Rusty - Peter Mendham - has a relative in Toronto who is a frequent poster on the TFC fan forum using the Canary crest. We love to get your players but please spare us some of your refs of the strutting peacock style.
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canary_canuck
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Hi, canary_canuck. "Rusty" had a great promotion season with Norwich in L1. A rock throughout the season. Remember watching him when we beat Huddersfield 3-0 and Leeds 1-0 and thinking that the manager is seeing the perfect holding midfield performance. Darel seems to have made quite a few poor career choices - maybe "grass is greener" syndrome? But he had Prem potential. Shame. Wish him all the very best in Toronto.
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Mad Brewer
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Welcome to Toronto Darel. I hope you get on the squad as I was always impressed by your play at Carrow Road. TFC are a well supported team despite an abysmal record which I ascribe to poor ownership. However, there are some signs the team is heading in the right direction and Toronto is a terrific city in which to live. Apart from Jim Brennan Carl Robinson also played for TFC.
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canary_canuck
Monday, February 18, 2013
Welcome to Toronto Darel. I hope you get on the squad as I was always impressed by your play at Carrow Road. TFC are a well supported team despite an abysmal record which I ascribe to poor ownership. However, there are some signs the team is heading in the right direction and Toronto is a terrific city in which to live. Apart from Jim Brennan Carl Robinson also played for TFC.
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canary_canuck
Monday, February 18, 2013