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A surprise signing in the wake of JFH's departure, Huckerby made
his debut at Old Trafford. 18 months earlier and you'd have thought
"Wow! We've got Huckerby!", but after injury problems and his
failure to grab a regular place at Coventry, there were a few hard
questions he needed to answer. "A scorer of great goals, but not a
great goalscorer" is how Gordon Strachan summed him up - which is
probably a fair call: it's now up to him to fulfil his potential
somewhere.
"Forrest Gump" - as he is nicknamed by some of the fans - was a
permanent bench-warmer in 1999-2000, making a total of 35
appearances as a sub, and he didn't really take the few goal
chances that he received. After just three starts in 2000-01, he
was sold to Manchester City just after Christmas, but his presence
for the Blues wasn't enough to help them stave off relegation.
Back down in Division 1, he faced some competition for a
starting place at first, but he formed a good partnership with
Shaun Goater and scored hat-tricks in two home games in a row to
cement his place as a starter. Now he's back in the top flight and
facing better defenders he's got another chance to prove the
doubters wrong and show the world what he can do. With the arrival
of Robbie Fowler at Maine Road in 2003, it looks like he's surplus
to requirements and went on loan to Forest from the end of February
to the end of the season, helping his hometown side to play-offs
but just missing out on promotion.
Darren Bon says: I think Huckerby will play regularly only if he
learns how to pass the ball and play a team's style. His failure at
Leeds was down to this weakness.
Joe Dent says: Huckerby should sign for Norwich, he loves the
place!!!
Hugh says: Darren has been a 'hit single' during his loan time
at Norwich (October to Decemeber 2003). He is very good at playing
about with First division defences, and agreed he does not score
enough goals. At times you would not know he is your team. After
the recent salary negotiation farce at Norwich... I suspect he
wants money before success. Pity he plays about too much.
Alex Brady says: Huckerby is a great talent and i'm glad he has
signed for my club Norwich City.P.S.We are going up
Rob says: Another great goal and performance against Wimbledon
on Sat.Five points clear now.Darren has made a big difference to
NCFC,a bargain.
Teo Armes says: He has added a new dimension to the way we play
and many teams in division 1 can't handle him. I like his stupid
haircut the best and think that is the real reason why he ghosts
past defenders....they are too busy laughing.
jaffa davey says: darren is the best!!! no one can catch him hes
to fast!!!
Dan says: I wonder how he will fare against premiership
defences, will he remain a favourite at carrow rd.
Duncan aged 8 says: He is my favourite player for Norwich City.
I like him because he scores and makes loads of goals and he is
really exciting to watch
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