Russell Martin has signed a new contract at Carrow Road until 2015.
Norwich City defender Russell Martin ‘delighted’ with new deal
Friday, June 8, 2012
2:17 PM
Norwich City defender Russell Martin proclaimed himself “absolutely delighted” after penning a new three-year contract at Carrow Road.
The 26-year-old has been a cornerstone of the Canaries’ success in their last three seasons and new manager Chris Hughton had no hesitation in rewarding Martin with a new deal.
“It’s brilliant. I’m extremely delighted, my family and I are really happy around here,” said Martin, whose previous contract ran out in 2014. “It’s a pleasure and an honour to be playing for a club of this size and stature.
“The last three years have been brilliant, and hopefully the next three can be just as good. As soon as the club spoke about it (signing a new contract), it didn’t take long to get sorted because I’m so happy here personally.
“We’ve got a great bunch of lads so I’m really pleased to get it sorted so early on. I can now come back in pre-season raring to go.”
Martin believes the future is bright for the Canaries under Hughton and is looking forward to working under the former Birmingham boss.
“I think it’s a great appointment for the football club,” he told the club’s official website. “I think he’s done extremely well wherever he’s been, at Newcastle and at Birmingham, then of course as a coach and assistant manager at previous clubs.
“I think if you look at what he did at Birmingham especially, with the size of the squad and amount of games they had to play, he’s done a brilliant job and he’s bringing a good coaching staff with him. So it all bodes well and it’s all positive for the football club.
“The board have made a decision and as players we all welcome it, and hopefully given a bit of time we can all work well together.”
Despite only being installed as manager yesterday, Hughton believes Martin’s performances in the Premier League thoroughly merit a new contract.
“Having just been appointed as manager I’m delighted that one of my first actions is to offer Russ this new three year deal,” he said. “He’s had a fantastic couple of seasons here since joining the Club in January 2010 and this new deal shows what’s he’s done for the Club over that time. He’s been an ever-present and has shown he’s a versatile player playing at both right-back and in the centre last season.
“Russ deserves this new contract and I’m delighted that he will be here for the next three years.”
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40 comments
cdu, Gorbalschev is already reported as enquiring about Kyle `Grasshopper` Naughton @ Spurs. Of course, if rumours are true, `Arry might be resigning from Spurs, so PL might prefer that grasshopper stays put. Surely it`s easy to get out of a brand new 3-year contract with a mediocre club like Villa? Anyway, it is widely tipped that Lerner is soon to convert Villa to baseball; the "Bodymoor Bluesox". The ink`s not even dry on the contract yet, PL, smudge it! ;-)
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Mad Brewer
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
I heard that IC and GK contract's are up in the summer, so why resign? History tells us Lambo always comes knocking for former players (eg Crofts, Tierney). Lets hope its the same two again, but I fear not. Could be Ayala, Ruddy and of course (Henry) the horse that dances the waltz?
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canarydownunder
Monday, June 11, 2012
At this point in time, nobody is going anywhere. So come on Mr McN, and get that lad Whitbread back in the fold. If Lambretta man wants any of the other players who fought for the cause last season, let him show his hand. Yes, there may be one or two of his favourites available, and without naming names, let us see if they come into his new thinking.
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Pa Snipps
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Cutty, I wouldn't say I have the lasso of truth, its more a gut feeling and the more we look back over the past several months, the jigsaw puzzle is beginning to fit together. It seems to me that there has been a major falling out between Lambert, his trusty assistants, the board and most importantly the players. And that's why I don't think anyone, including Holt, will be going to Villa. And as we stand at the moment, IC and GK may be staying; it would be fantastic if they did!!
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Canarygirl
Sunday, June 10, 2012
will i am really really pleased that Russel Martin has a new 3 year contract, My thoughts on Grant Holt are.... Sell and get rid.... then get Michael Owen on a free and get him scoring goals instead!
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Colby Army!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
will i am really really pleased that Russel Martin has a new 3 year contract, My thoughts on Grant Holt are.... Sell and get rid.... then get Michael Owen on a free and get him scoring goals instead!
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Colby Army!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
I am intrigued to know what became of the world's most pernicious groin-strain. That also comes from the time when someone seemed to be practising the Dark Arts at Colney.
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Swiss Canary
Sunday, June 10, 2012
P.S. Canarygirl do you have the Lasso Of Truth?
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cutty
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Just about all of the stuff I send, agreeing with sensible people like Canarygirl, et al, gets ethered!
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Mad Brewer
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Sounds good to me canarygirl.
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cutty
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Canarygirl, I agree 100% with what you say. Just that now and then my innate pessimism takes over. My instinct is that Culverhouse will stay - and be a happier man for it. Hostas may flourish in the shade but it`s time Cully got some sunshine. OTBC. PS: were some of the team selections and `injuries` a way of keeping his next year`s targets in the shade?
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Mad Brewer
Sunday, June 10, 2012
If IC had expressed a wish to stay at Carra Rud then David McNally would've said so at the CH press conference. Believe me, IC will have much better career prospects sticking with Lambo, in the same way that his old full back partner, Mark Bowen, sticks with Mark Hughes. Plus he'll get a big pay increase at Villa.
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troublesome1
Sunday, June 10, 2012
MB despite what we are reading in the papers and the tweets etc., I would have thought IC and GK would have resigned by now if they really wanted to leave. I could still be proved wrong but something tells me they don't want to link up with Lambert at Villa. After the Leicester game Lambert did make some strange team selections which, in hindsight, suggests to me that all was not well. Lets wait and see what happens. I do think Hughton will be a great appointment for the club and we will flourish under his care. OTBC
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Canarygirl
Sunday, June 10, 2012
blackdog2, I have more than my fair share of being ethered. My stuff gets through because I am a sad old "buzzard" with too much time on his hands, so I can afford to be persistent! Troublesome1, if there was a real risk of IC being a "mole" for Lambert, I think Mr. McN would have him off on "gardening leave" and Pronto! I nurse the hope that IC will stay as McN says he wishes him to. You never know, Norwich might be where IC WANTS to be-he`s spent a long time here before, after all....... Canarygirl I hope you`re right and IC, at least, stays. Do you think there were signs that the "Holy Trinity" was beginning to fracture? I cannot guess what`s really happening; I veer from naive optimism to conspiracy theory and Macchiavellian machinations and back by the minute! OTBC. PS. IC & CH are old colleagues from Spurs days, too......
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Mad Brewer
Sunday, June 10, 2012
All seems rather strange that Lambert didn't take Culverhouse and Karsa with him when he joined Villa. Maybe it has to do with compensation and the like I don't know. We may never know what has really been going on except that the team suffered because of it. Thankfully we came good at the end. I think the change of management is very timely!!
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Canarygirl
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Well done Russ lets hope that a lot more of or players show your commitment and nail their colours to the mast
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leslie cater
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Brewer, I think IC is in an impossible position and NCFC need to act fast. I imagine he's in phone contact with PL, with PL asking his opinion about targets for AVFC. This cannot be good for us. IC is one of my all-yime fav players and I'd love to keep him here, but realistically he's Lambo's right-hand man and needs to be released ASAP.
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troublesome1
Saturday, June 9, 2012
I totally agree with you Brewer. I really do believe the squad will stay together. Already we have Russ, Fox, Ward and Jackson on board why would any of the players want to leave. This is an exciting new era for City and I'm really delighted with Hughton's appointment. And I think Russ will do his bit to encourage the other players to stay.
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Canarygirl
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Brew, I am curious how your postings referring to a certain three people get through, mine are always ethered, likewise when I pass comment on that club down the road!
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blackdog2
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Hi, Soglio. Glad you`re no longer a Hughto-sceptic! I hope you weren`t one of the 2% of fans unhappy with the appointment! Most of the antis were probably Geds (plural, not possessive). Just as Lambo has insight into our squad, so Cully may have insight into that insight, if you get my meaning. So IF IC is on board with CH, that insight could be converted into "firewalling" likely targets for poaching? Idle conjecture. I think the "Bowkett Wobble" tells a lot about how swift and decisive this has all been. That "disaster" never happened and I suspect, with benefit of hindsight, it was never going to. McNally didn`t expect PL not to leave! Russell Martin is the sort of strong, steady character who will be the catalyst for others staying with us, too, hopefully. I have a good feeling about this......
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Mad Brewer
Saturday, June 9, 2012
This is brilliant news. I out my initial scepticism about CH firmly in the bin. Follows on the heals for DF EW and one other (sorry forget now) re signing in the aftermath of PL's departure. If he wants to raid, he'll have to pay above the odds.
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Soglio Star
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Also that contract is a "hands off" announcement! More to come?
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Mad Brewer
Saturday, June 9, 2012
I actually think that non of the current squad will end up at Villa. Given the way City played after the defeat to Leicester suggests to me that all was not well between Lambert and the players. And let's face it, he did make some strange team selections at that time!! I do believe with Martin's new contract and the three contract options recently activated we will still have the full compliment come start of the new season
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Canarygirl
Friday, June 8, 2012
Shock announcements tonight. Delia has given up cooking. Stephen Fry has taken up arm-wrestling. Holty is compiling a new dictionary. Mr. Foulger has chickened out of the poultry industry. Lambert has no intention of poaching any of our players. Porcine beasts do not levitate!
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Mad Brewer
Friday, June 8, 2012
Well done Russ!! Thats the attitude we need.Not bothered about Holt as its apparent he had one intention and that was to leave. CH is a top operator and im sure will replace him.
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dave123
Friday, June 8, 2012
I'm expecting Holt to go but if he stays it will be a nice surprise. Happy Russell Martin has sign a new contract, I was really impressed with him last season.
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ImDrunky
Friday, June 8, 2012
Having set off for France on 31st May, we have been watching the news at Carrow Road with some concern. However, CH is a good appt and right for the club at this stage. RM contract also spot on, with more to follow no doubt. Au Revoir pour maintenant!
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BureValleyPaddy
Friday, June 8, 2012
Russ Martin, David Stringer re-born.
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Swiss Canary
Friday, June 8, 2012
For his own sake, Holt should stay.
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Swiss Canary
Friday, June 8, 2012
Fair enough, Bloater. Howson may well be Captain one day. Meantime we need a safe pair of hands who has never let the side down. RM could be our next "Drury". Btw, has Adam signed a new contact?
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Mad Brewer
Friday, June 8, 2012
If Holt goes??. Howson would be my prefered choice for captain. A born leader on the pitch.
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The Bloater
Friday, June 8, 2012
There are brains at work at Carra Rud which might still prevent post-abandonment disaster. McN is a cute cookie. This is a great move. And CH will be the perfect foil. I have a good feeling about this......
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Mad Brewer
Friday, June 8, 2012
I said the same as canarygirl a while back. Russell Martin is Captain material and it did not take long for CH to take that on board. It was clear from a previous article referring to the exit or not of Holt. It looks like Holt is going.......
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Mad Brewer
Friday, June 8, 2012
Great news for RM and great news for the club! A player who has always given 100% on the pitch - a true favourite of the supporters.
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Mellow_Yellow
Friday, June 8, 2012
Yes, good news on RM, come on GH, let's be 'aving ya !!
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Dubai Canary
Friday, June 8, 2012
Excellent news. Great comments, a great ambassador as well as a great player. And just think how many years he's been working with Ian Culverhouse too - let's hope Cully stays, because this is now looking very exciting for next season. OTC
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aeleven
Friday, June 8, 2012
Good news from Russell Martin. Come on Holt, you too.
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CovCanary
Friday, June 8, 2012
Great news, congratulations to Russ.
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Swiss Canary
Friday, June 8, 2012
Some more good news.I agree canarygirl Russell Martin does set a fine example.Grant Holt could do the same.
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Peter Watson
Friday, June 8, 2012
This is even more fantastic news for the club. I really think that Russell should be the next club captain; he certainly leads by example!
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Canarygirl
Friday, June 8, 2012