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.