Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson trialled with Norwich in July 2008, playing in the friendly on 16th July at non-league Gorleston and then travelling to Sweden with the first team squad

Originally with Doncastor and Circencester Town, Nelson came to prominence with Hucknall Town. Brentford paid £10,000 in February 2004 to bring him to Griffin Park where he made 136 appearances.

After injury curtailed his appearances during the 2006/7 season, he was released in May 2007 and joined Leyton Orient. After 30 appearances during 2007/8 for Orient, he parted company in May 2008 by mutual consent due to relocation issues.

At the end of July 2008, Stuart was awarded a one year contract at Carrow Road to provide experienced cover for David Marshall whilst Declan Rudd develops

He was not awarded a new contract despite the sale of Marshall to Cardiff, and was released on 1st July 2009. He signed for Aberdeen on 27th July 2009 as cover for Jamie Langfield.

On 23rd June 2010, having made 3 appearances for Aberdeen, he signed for Notts County, signing a two year contract and was expected to challenge Rob Burch for the Magpies' Number 1 shirt.