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Darren Way

Darren Way
Norwich Career: 1994-2000
Current Club: Yeovil
Date of Birth: 21/11/1979
Nationality: English

Biography

Darren Way is a midfielder from Plymouth whose injuries curtailed a promising start to his career. He joined Norwich as an associate schoolboy in 1994 and progressed through the youth and reserve team ranks. He played for England Under-16's (Schoolboys) six times during the 1995/1996 season. He signed a one year professional contract in May 1999 and had sat on the bench for first team matches.

In March 2000, Darren played on trial for Bristol Rovers' reserves after being told that Norwich would no longer keep him on their books. He was freed from his contract on April 26th 2000, having made only 6 appearances for Norwich reserves in 1999/2000. In May 2000, Darren played in a trial match for Plymouth against Yeovil. He returned to Bristol in June 2000 to spend the pre-season training with Bristol Rovers and hoping to win a permanent transfer. On 18th August, he joined his former Norwich City youth team mate Barrington Belgrave at Yeovil and won the Player of the Month award for September 2000. Yeovil's valiant battle for the Conference title ended only on May 1st when they lost 3-2 at Hereford thus gifting the Conference title to Rushden & Diamonds.

Darren was called up for the England National Game XI (the semi-professional international side) for their 11 February 2003 friendly against Belgium. However illness prevented an appearance.

Yeovil won the Conference Championship on April 12th 2003 when rivals Chester could only draw with Woking. They celebrated in style beating Doncaster 4-0 at Belle Vue with Way scoring the opening goal. Now Darren will face a new challenge - Division Three !

Darren's impressive form for Yeovil in 2004/5 saw him named in the League Two Divisional team of the season

On 20th January 2006, he departed Yeovil after five and a half years to sign for Swansea City for a transfer fee of £150,000. His spell in Wales was beset by injury and he started just six league games. He spent a loan period with Yeovil during the 2007/8 season. On 8th July 2008, he joined them on a two year contract. "I think it's one of the most important signings in the club's history - we needed that boost," manager Russell Slade told BBC Somerset. Way added: "It's good to come back home and I'm looking forward to it."

 


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