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CITY today confirmed Darren Huckerby will not be offered a new contract and joins a number of players leaving the Club as free agents.

Boss Glenn Roeder said the decisions had been made for footballing reasons and thanked the 32-year-old winger for his huge contribution to the Canary cause since he joined in the 2003-04 season.

He commented: "I have talked it over with Darren and told him we will not be offering him a contract for next season.

"I am looking to overhaul the squad for next season and beyond and a number of players, including Darren, are not part of those plans. I'd like to place on record my recognition for what he has achieved during his time at Norwich City, particularly in the promotion season.

"Myself and all the staff at Colney and Carrow Road wish him all the very best for the future."
Norwich City Chairman Roger Munby said everyone at the Club wanted to recognise and pay tribute to the special and lasting contribution Huckerby had made in his time with the Canaries.

"When Nigel Worthington pulled off the coup of signing Darren, Peter Crouch and Kevin Harper on loan in the autumn of 2003 the football world sat up and took notice.

"They were right to do so, as Darren in particular had a galvanising effect on the Club on and off the pitch and was an integral factor in our promotion success the following May.

"The fans have always had a special relationship with Darren, illustrated from the start when they helped us to make the calculated gamble of signing him from Manchester City for £750,000, by supporting our share issue in the winter of 2003.

"For his part Darren has been a professional servant to the Football Club on the pitch and through supporting our commitment to the community. He rightly occupies a place in our Hall of Fame and our heartfelt and sincere best wishes go with him as the Club moves into a new era."

The Club confirmed the permanent signing of Huckerby amidst unforgettable scenes at the game against Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day, 2003.

Huckerby's pace and skill terrorised rival defences throughout that season as City stormed to the Championship title by eight clear points.

He went on to make a total of 202 appearances (13 as substitute) for the Canaries, scoring a total of 48 goals.

Posted By: Johnny Comecardiff, May 6, 11:30:50