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{{short description|English footballer}}
{{short description|English footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2013}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
|name = David Norris
|name = David Norris
|image =
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|fullname = Chuck Norris<ref name=Hugman>{{Hugman|14698|access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|fullname = David Martin Norris<ref name=Hugman>{{Hugman|14698|access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1981|2|20}}<ref>{{cite web|title=David Norris|url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=19144|publisher=Soccerbase|access-date=25 May 2020}}</ref>
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1981|2|20}}<ref>{{cite web|title=David Norris|url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=19144|publisher=Soccerbase|access-date=25 May 2020}}</ref>
|birth_place = [[Stamford, Lincolnshire|Stamford]], England<ref>{{cite book|editor1-first=Glenda|editor1-last=Rollin|editor2-first=Jack|editor2-last=Rollin|title=Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013|year=2012|publisher=[[Headline Publishing Group|Headline]]|location=London|isbn=978-0-7553-6356-8|page=515|edition=43rd}}</ref>
|birth_place = [[Stamford, Lincolnshire|Stamford]], England<ref>{{cite book|editor1-first=Glenda|editor1-last=Rollin|editor2-first=Jack|editor2-last=Rollin|title=Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013|year=2012|publisher=[[Headline Publishing Group|Headline]]|location=London|isbn=978-0-7553-6356-8|page=515|edition=43rd}}</ref>
|height = {{height|ft=5|in=7}}<ref>{{cite book|last=Hugman|first=Barry|title=The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2007–08|year=2007|publisher=Mainstream Publishing|location=Edinburgh|isbn=978-1-84596-246-3|page=301}}</ref>
|height = {{height|ft=5|in=7}}<ref>{{cite book|last=Hugman|first=Barry|title=The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2007–08|year=2007|publisher=Mainstream Publishing|location=Edinburgh|isbn=978-1-84596-246-3|page=301}}</ref>
|position = [[Midfielder]]
|position = [[Midfielder]]
|currentclub = [[Lancaster City F.C.|Lancaster City]]
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|years1 = {{0|0000}}–1999 | clubs1 = [[Stamford A.F.C.|Stamford]] | caps1 = | goals1 =
|years1 = {{0|0000}}–1999 | clubs1 = [[Stamford A.F.C.|Stamford]] | caps1 = | goals1 =
|years2 = 1999–2000 | clubs2 = [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]] | caps2 = 26 | goals2 = 10
|years2 = 1999–2000 | clubs2 = [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]] | caps2 = 26 | goals2 = 10
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| years16 = 2017–2018 | clubs16 = [[Shaw Lane A.F.C.|Shaw Lane]]
| years16 = 2017–2018 | clubs16 = [[Shaw Lane A.F.C.|Shaw Lane]]
|years17 = 2018 | clubs17 = [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]] | caps17= 1 | goals17= 0
|years17 = 2018 | clubs17 = [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]] | caps17= 1 | goals17= 0
|years18 = 2018–| clubs18 = [[Lancaster City F.C.|Lancaster City]] | caps18= 54 | goals18= 16
|years18 = 2018–2024 | clubs18 = [[Lancaster City F.C.|Lancaster City]] | caps18= 54 | goals18= 16
| totalcaps = 545
| totalgoals= 83
|club-update = the end of the 2019-20 season
|club-update = the end of the 2019-20 season
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'''Chuck Norris''' (born 20 February 1981) is an English professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[Lancaster City F.C.|Lancaster City]]. Born in [[Stamford, Lincolnshire|Stamford]], he has played in [[the Football League]] for [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]], [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]], [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]], [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]], [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], [[Peterborough United F.C.|Peterborough United]], [[Yeovil Town F.C.|Yeovil Town]] and [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]]. Norris has made more than 400 Football League appearances. After Chuck’s successful time as a semi-pro player, after retirement he has now opted to sign for a new club after his two vaccines, Club Rasoi FC, breaking there transfer record for the midfielder. In his clause he has for every goal he gets a sizzling chicken tikka shashlik and a bottle of wine. When he enters the restaurant he is greeted by the staff with them saying “Get up Nozza! Oh Nozza we love you!”, sadly after a few too many drinks he had a scrap with the staff and was released the following morning, he is now facing a trial in court for his actions, unlucky Nozza.
'''David Martin Norris''' (born 20 February 1981) is a retired English professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]]. Born in [[Stamford, Lincolnshire|Stamford]], he has played in [[the Football League]] for [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]], [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]], [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]], [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]], [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], [[Peterborough United F.C.|Peterborough United]], [[Yeovil Town F.C.|Yeovil Town]] and [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]]. Norris has made more than 400 Football League appearances.


==Club career==
==Club career==
===Early years===
===Early years===
Having started his career at [[Southern League Midland Division]] club [[Stamford A.F.C.|Stamford]], Norris joined [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]] in 1999,<ref name="TBUA">{{cite web|title=Boston United Roll Call|url=http://www.bufc.drfox.org.uk/rollcall.html#Nesbitt|publisher=The Boston United Archive|access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref> who were playing [[Southern League Premier Division|one league higher]] at the time.<ref name="Non League Club Directory 2006 1013">{{cite book|editor1-first=Mike|editor1-last=Williams|editor2-first=Tony|editor2-last=Wright|title=Non League Club Directory 2006|year=2005 |publisher=Tony Williams Publications|isbn=978-1-869833-54-1|pages=1013}}</ref> He scored ten goals in 26 league appearances in his [[1999–2000 Southern Football League|first season]] and one more in five cup matches.<ref name="TBUA"/> Boston won promotion to the [[Football Conference]] that season as Southern League Premier Division champions.<ref>{{cite web |last=Abbink |first=Dinant |title=England – Southern League Final Tables |publisher=[[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]] |url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/engsouthernleaghist.html |access-date=9 March 2013 |date=24 July 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/engsouthernleaghist.html |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy}}</ref> Norris was transferred to [[EFL Championship|First Division]] club [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] for a fee in excess of £50,000 in January 2000, which was a record transfer fee received by Boston at the time.<ref name="TBUA"/> He returned to Boston on loan in December and scored four goals in five league appearances.<ref name="TBUA"/> In March 2002, Norris joined [[Football League Third Division]] club [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] on loan, where he played in six matches and scored once. In two-and-a-half years with Bolton, he made one appearance in the [[FA Cup]] and four in the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]].
Having started his career at [[Southern League Midland Division]] club [[Stamford A.F.C.|Stamford]], Norris joined [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]] in 1999,<ref name="TBUA">{{cite web|title=Boston United Roll Call|url=http://www.bufc.drfox.org.uk/rollcall.html#Nesbitt|publisher=The Boston United Archive|access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref> who were playing [[Southern League Premier Division|one league higher]] at the time.<ref name="Non League Club Directory 2006 1013">{{cite book|editor1-first=Mike|editor1-last=Williams|editor2-first=Tony|editor2-last=Wright|title=Non League Club Directory 2006|year=2005 |publisher=Tony Williams Publications|isbn=978-1-869833-54-1|pages=1013}}</ref> He scored ten goals in 26 league appearances in his [[1999–2000 Southern Football League|first season]] and one more in five cup matches.<ref name="TBUA"/> Boston won promotion to the [[Football Conference]] that season as Southern League Premier Division champions.<ref>{{cite web |last=Abbink |first=Dinant |title=England – Southern League Final Tables |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/engsouthernleaghist.html |access-date=9 March 2013 |date=24 July 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/engsouthernleaghist.html |archive-date=21 July 2010 |website=[[RSSSF]] |url-status=live}}</ref> Norris was transferred to [[EFL Championship|First Division]] club [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] for a fee in excess of £50,000 in January 2000, which was a record transfer fee received by Boston at the time.<ref name="TBUA"/> He returned to Boston on loan in December and scored four goals in five league appearances.<ref name="TBUA"/> In March 2002, Norris joined [[Football League Third Division]] club [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] on loan, where he played in six matches and scored once. In two and a half years with Bolton, he made one appearance in the [[FA Cup]] and four in the [[EFL Cup|League Cup]].


===Plymouth Argyle===
===Plymouth Argyle===
Norris initially joined [[Football League Second Division]] club [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]] on loan for a month in October 2002.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/2317007.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |access-date=9 March 2013 |title=Argyle secure Norris deal |date=10 October 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021220102256/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/2317007.stm |archive-date=20 December 2002 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> He scored the decisive goal on his debut in a 1–0 win at [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Crewe 0–1 Plymouth |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/2314121.stm |access-date=9 March 2013 |date=19 October 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040502034126/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/2314121.stm |archive-date= 2 May 2004 |url-status=dead |df=dmy}}</ref> and made seven league appearances before joining the club permanently for an undisclosed fee in December.<ref name="GOS">{{cite web|title=David Norris |url=http://www.greensonscreen.co.uk/gosdb-players2.asp?pid=610&scp=1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |publisher=Greens on Screen |access-date=9 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.greensonscreen.co.uk/gosdb-players2.asp?pid=610&scp=1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2C7 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Argyle close in on Norris |access-date=9 March 2013 |date=9 December 2002 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/2559333.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=[[BBC]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021221060857/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/2559333.stm |archive-date=21 December 2002 |url-status=dead |df=dmy}}</ref> Argyle won promotion to the [[Football League Championship]] as Second Division champions in 2004 with Norris scoring five goals in 45 league appearances that season.<ref name="GOS"/> He won the [[Plymouth Argyle F.C. Player of the Year|club's Player of the Year award]] in 2006 and, after more than five years at the club, Norris had made 243 appearances in all competitions, scoring 28 goals.<ref name="GOS"/>
Norris initially joined [[Football League Second Division]] club [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]] on loan for a month in October 2002.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/2317007.stm |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |access-date=9 March 2013 |title=Argyle secure Norris deal |date=10 October 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021220102256/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/2317007.stm |archive-date=20 December 2002 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He scored the decisive goal on his debut in a 1–0 win at [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Crewe 0–1 Plymouth |publisher=BBC |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/2314121.stm |access-date=9 March 2013 |date=19 October 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040502034126/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/2314121.stm |archive-date= 2 May 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and made seven league appearances before joining the club permanently for an undisclosed fee in December.<ref name="GOS">{{cite web|title=David Norris |url=http://www.greensonscreen.co.uk/gosdb-players2.asp?pid=610&scp=1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |publisher=Greens on Screen |access-date=9 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.greensonscreen.co.uk/gosdb-players2.asp?pid=610&scp=1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2C7 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Argyle close in on Norris |access-date=9 March 2013 |date=9 December 2002 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/2559333.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021221060857/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/2559333.stm |archive-date=21 December 2002 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Argyle won promotion to the [[EFL Championship]] as Second Division champions in 2004 with Norris scoring five goals in 45 league appearances that season.<ref name="GOS"/> He won the [[Plymouth Argyle F.C. Player of the Year|club's Player of the Year award]] in 2006 and, after more than five years at the club, Norris had made 243 appearances in all competitions, scoring 28 goals.<ref name="GOS"/>


===Ipswich Town===
===Ipswich Town===
In the January 2008 transfer window Ipswich Town had two bids rejected by the Plymouth board despite Norris handing in a transfer request. Ipswich lodged one final, increased bid which was finally accepted after brokering a deal with Bolton that would allow Plymouth to receive more than the 50% Norris' clause initially gave them. Norris finally signed for Ipswich Town on 31 January 2008 for an undisclosed fee, signing a contract until 2011. He scored his first goal for the club in the 1–1 draw with Southampton away from home.
In the January 2008 transfer window Ipswich Town had two bids rejected by the Plymouth board despite Norris handing in a transfer request. Ipswich lodged one final, increased bid which was finally accepted after brokering a deal with Bolton that would allow Plymouth to receive more than the 50% Norris' clause initially gave them. Norris finally signed for Ipswich Town on 31 January 2008 for an undisclosed fee, signing a contract until 2011. He scored his first goal for the club in the 1–1 draw with Southampton away from home.


In November 2008, Norris was heavily criticised for a controversial goal celebration against Blackpool, interpreted as a show of support for jailed friend and former Plymouth goalkeeper [[Luke McCormick (footballer, born 1983)|Luke McCormick]].<ref name="handcuffs"/> McCormick was returning from Norris' wedding in June 2008 when he fell asleep at the wheel due to the effects of [[alcohol (drug)|alcohol]] and caused the deaths of two young boys.<ref name="handcuffs">{{cite news |last1=Roughley |first1=Gregg |title=Family of killed boys 'disgusted' by Norris goal celebration |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/nov/10/ipswichtown-championship |access-date=27 October 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=10 November 2008}}</ref> He was sentenced to seven years and four months prison time in October of that year.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7654430.stm |title=Footballer killed boys in crash |work=BBC News |date=6 October 2008 |access-date=6 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009040132/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7654430.stm |archive-date= 9 October 2008 |url-status=dead |df=dmy
In November 2008, Norris was heavily criticised for a controversial goal celebration against Blackpool, interpreted as a show of support for jailed friend and former Plymouth goalkeeper [[Luke McCormick (footballer, born 1983)|Luke McCormick]].<ref name="handcuffs"/> McCormick was returning from Norris' wedding in June 2008 when he fell asleep at the wheel due to the effects of [[alcohol (drug)|alcohol]] and caused the deaths of two young boys.<ref name="handcuffs">{{cite news |last1=Roughley |first1=Gregg |title=Family of killed boys 'disgusted' by Norris goal celebration |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/nov/10/ipswichtown-championship |access-date=27 October 2020 |work=The Guardian|date=10 November 2008}}</ref> He was sentenced to seven years and four months prison time in October of that year.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7654430.stm |title=Footballer killed boys in crash |publisher=BBC News |date=6 October 2008 |access-date=6 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009040132/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7654430.stm |archive-date= 9 October 2008 |url-status=dead
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The family of the bereaved took offence at Norris' gesture and he was subsequently fined and warned by Ipswich.<ref>{{cite news |title=Club fines 'handcuff' footballer |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/7720615.stm |work=BBC News |date=10 November 2008 |access-date=2 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/7720615.stm |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy}}</ref> He was once again caught out when he told the Ipswich website<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clubfanzine.com/ipswich_town/v2.showNews.php?id=15806 |access-date=11 November 2008 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> he had not intended the celebration as a show of support to Luke McCormick and the statement was later changed by the club, adding further to the controversy. The statement now reads that the celebration was in fact a message to Luke McCormick. Later that week it was revealed that Norris was fined £25,000 by Ipswich and would make a face-to-face apology to Phil and Amanda Peak (the parents of the two boys).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clubfanzine.com/ipswich_town/v2.showNews.php?id=15828|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140812065717/http://www.clubfanzine.com/ipswich_town/v2.showNews.php?id=15828|url-status=dead|title=clubfanzine.com|date=12 August 2014|archive-date=12 August 2014|website=archive.is|access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref>
The family of the bereaved took offence at Norris' gesture and he was subsequently fined and warned by Ipswich.<ref>{{cite news |title=Club fines 'handcuff' footballer |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/7720615.stm |publisher=BBC News |date=10 November 2008 |access-date=2 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/7720615.stm |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He was once again caught out when he told the Ipswich website<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clubfanzine.com/ipswich_town/v2.showNews.php?id=15806 |access-date=11 November 2008 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> he had not intended the celebration as a show of support to Luke McCormick and the statement was later changed by the club, adding further to the controversy. The statement now reads that the celebration was in fact a message to Luke McCormick. Later that week it was revealed that Norris was fined £25,000 by Ipswich and would make a face-to-face apology to Phil and Amanda Peak (the parents of the two boys).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clubfanzine.com/ipswich_town/v2.showNews.php?id=15828|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140812065717/http://www.clubfanzine.com/ipswich_town/v2.showNews.php?id=15828|url-status=dead|title=clubfanzine.com|date=12 August 2014|archive-date=12 August 2014|website=archive.is|access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref>


Eventually, In August 2010, Norris became the [[Ipswich Town]] captain.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/9513682.stm |title=Portsmouth agree deal for David Norris |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/9513682.stm |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> Norris was handed the captain's armband by Manager [[Roy Keane]] after the departure of the then captain [[Jonathan Walters]] to Stoke City.<ref>{{cite news |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/i/ipswich_town/9097113.stm |title=David Norris calm over Ipswich Town contract |date=15 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/i/ipswich_town/9097113.stm |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> In the summer of 2011 Norris turned down a new contract extension at [[Ipswich Town]], with the club only prepared to offer him a two-year extension, a year short of the midfielders demands, with rival Championship club [[Leeds United]] heavily linked with signing him on a free transfer.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds_united_whites_chase_ipswich_town_skipper_1_3389693 |title=Leeds United: Whites chase Ipswich Town skipper |newspaper=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] |access-date=4 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds_united_whites_chase_ipswich_town_skipper_1_3389693 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>
Eventually, In August 2010, Norris became the [[Ipswich Town]] captain.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/9513682.stm |title=Portsmouth agree deal for David Norris |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/9513682.stm |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Norris was handed the captain's armband by Manager [[Roy Keane]] after the departure of the then captain [[Jonathan Walters]] to Stoke City.<ref>{{cite news |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/i/ipswich_town/9097113.stm |title=David Norris calm over Ipswich Town contract |date=15 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/i/ipswich_town/9097113.stm |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In the summer of 2011 Norris turned down a new contract extension at [[Ipswich Town]], with the club only prepared to offer him a two-year extension, a year short of the midfielders demands, with rival Championship club [[Leeds United]] heavily linked with signing him on a free transfer.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds_united_whites_chase_ipswich_town_skipper_1_3389693 |title=Leeds United: Whites chase Ipswich Town skipper |newspaper=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] |access-date=4 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds_united_whites_chase_ipswich_town_skipper_1_3389693 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Portsmouth===
===Portsmouth===
On 15 June 2011, Norris signed for [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] on a free transfer after turning down a new two-year deal with Ipswich.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/9513682.stm |work=BBC Sport |title=Portsmouth agree deal for Norris |date=15 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/9513682.stm |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy
On 15 June 2011, Norris signed for [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] on a free transfer after turning down a new two-year deal with Ipswich.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/9513682.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |title=Portsmouth agree deal for Norris |date=15 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/9513682.stm |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On 6 August, in his debut league appearance for Portsmouth, he scored against [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] in a game which ended 2–2.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=BBC Sport|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/14351907.stm|title=Middlesbrough 2–2 Portsmouth|date=6 August 2011}}</ref> He scored his second goal for Portsmouth in a match away at [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]], which ended 4–3 to the home team. At first it was believed that [[Benjani Mwaruwari]] had scored the goal, but replays later showed that Norris had already put the ball over the line when Benjani headed in the rebound.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/West-Ham-4-Pompey-3-2545.aspx |title=Westham4-Pompey 3 |publisher=Portsmouth official site |author=Neil Weld |place=[[Boleyn Ground]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/West-Ham-4-Pompey-3-2545.aspx |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
}}</ref> On 6 August, in his debut league appearance for Portsmouth, he scored against [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] in a game which ended 2–2.<ref>{{cite news|work=BBC Sport|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/14351907.stm|title=Middlesbrough 2–2 Portsmouth|date=6 August 2011}}</ref> He scored his second goal for Portsmouth in a match away at [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]], which ended 4–3 to the home team. At first it was believed that [[Benjani Mwaruwari]] had scored the goal, but replays later showed that Norris had already put the ball over the line when Benjani headed in the rebound.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/West-Ham-4-Pompey-3-2545.aspx |title=Westham4-Pompey 3 |publisher=Portsmouth official site |author=Neil Weld |place=[[Boleyn Ground]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/West-Ham-4-Pompey-3-2545.aspx |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>


His first goal at Fratton Park came in a 2–0 home victory against [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]]. With the match goalless, [[Karim Rekik]] headed the ball down to Norris, who controlled and then volleyed it into the net from the edge of the penalty area.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pompey 2 Barnsley 0 |publisher=Portsmouth official site |url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-2-Barnsley-0-2674.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-2-Barnsley-0-2674.aspx |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> On 7 April 2012, Norris scored a spectacular equalising goal against arch-rivals Southampton in the 93rd minute to secure Portsmouth a point.
His first goal at Fratton Park came in a 2–0 home victory against [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]]. With the match goalless, [[Karim Rekik]] headed the ball down to Norris, who controlled and then volleyed it into the net from the edge of the penalty area.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pompey 2 Barnsley 0 |publisher=Portsmouth official site |url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-2-Barnsley-0-2674.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-2-Barnsley-0-2674.aspx |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On 7 April 2012, Norris scored a spectacular equalising goal against arch-rivals Southampton in the 93rd minute to secure Portsmouth a point.


===Leeds United===
===Leeds United===
In July 2012, Norris agreed the deal to join Leeds United from Portsmouth, to join his former teammates [[Jason Pearce]], [[Luke Varney]] and [[Jamie Ashdown]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19001197 |title=Portsmouth midfielder David Norris agrees Leeds United move |access-date=25 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19001197 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy}}</ref> Norris was allocated the number 19 shirt for the 2012–13 season on 3 August.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120803/new-squad-numbers-announced_2247585_2867955 |title=New squad numbers announced |access-date=3 August 2012 |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |date=3 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120803/new-squad-numbers-announced_2247585_2867955 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>
In July 2012, Norris agreed the deal to join Leeds United from Portsmouth, to join his former teammates [[Jason Pearce]], [[Luke Varney]] and [[Jamie Ashdown]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19001197 |title=Portsmouth midfielder David Norris agrees Leeds United move |access-date=25 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19001197 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Norris was allocated the number 19 shirt for the 2012–13 season on 3 August.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120803/new-squad-numbers-announced_2247585_2867955 |title=New squad numbers announced |access-date=3 August 2012 |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |date=3 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120803/new-squad-numbers-announced_2247585_2867955 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Norris made his competitive début for Leeds in the first game of the season against [[Shrewsbury Town F.C.|Shrewsbury Town]] in the League Cup on 11 August. Norris was also named the Leeds United captain for the match and also scored his first goal in the same game.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shrewsbury Live |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120811/united-cruise-to-cup-victory_2247585_2878205 |date=11 August 2012 |access-date=11 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120811/united-cruise-to-cup-victory_2247585_2878205 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> Norris made his league début for Leeds in their 1–0 victory against [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Becchio goal secures win against Wolves... |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120818/united-open-up-with-a-winner_2247585_2889721 |access-date=18 August 2012 |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |date=18 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120818/united-open-up-with-a-winner_2247585_2889721 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> On 7 September, Norris was ruled out for a month after picking up a thigh injury,<ref>{{cite news |title=Norris Injury Blow |access-date=7 September 2012 |date=7 September 2012 |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120907/norris-injury-blow_2247585_2912795 |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120907/norris-injury-blow_2247585_2912795 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> as a result of the injury, Leeds signed [[Michael Tonge]] on loan to help cover his absence.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120913/midfielder-signs-up-in-loan-deal_2247585_2917723 |title=Midlefielder signs up in loan deal |access-date=13 September 2012 |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |date=13 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120913/midfielder-signs-up-in-loan-deal_2247585_2917723 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> Norris made his first start since returning from injury against [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] on 23 October, in the same game Norris scored his second goal of the season which was his first league goal for Leeds.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20121023/united-held-at-home_2247585_2957614 |title=United Charlton |access-date=23 October 2012 |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |date=23 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20121023/united-held-at-home_2247585_2957614 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy}}</ref> Norris scored his third goal of the season for Leeds against [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]] to help earn Leeds a 4–2 victory on 1 December.<ref>{{cite web |title=United dispose of Huddersfield |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20121201/united-dispose-of-huddersfield_2247585_2997381 |work=Leeds United F.C. |date=1 December 2012 |access-date=1 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20121201/united-dispose-of-huddersfield_2247585_2997381 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>
Norris made his competitive début for Leeds in the first game of the season against [[Shrewsbury Town F.C.|Shrewsbury Town]] in the League Cup on 11 August. Norris was also named the Leeds United captain for the match and also scored his first goal in the same game.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shrewsbury Live |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120811/united-cruise-to-cup-victory_2247585_2878205 |date=11 August 2012 |access-date=11 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120811/united-cruise-to-cup-victory_2247585_2878205 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Norris made his league début for Leeds in their 1–0 victory against [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Becchio goal secures win against Wolves... |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120818/united-open-up-with-a-winner_2247585_2889721 |access-date=18 August 2012 |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |date=18 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120818/united-open-up-with-a-winner_2247585_2889721 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On 7 September, Norris was ruled out for a month after picking up a thigh injury,<ref>{{cite news |title=Norris Injury Blow |access-date=7 September 2012 |date=7 September 2012 |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120907/norris-injury-blow_2247585_2912795 |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120907/norris-injury-blow_2247585_2912795 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> as a result of the injury, Leeds signed [[Michael Tonge]] on loan to help cover his absence.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120913/midfielder-signs-up-in-loan-deal_2247585_2917723 |title=Midlefielder signs up in loan deal |access-date=13 September 2012 |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |date=13 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120913/midfielder-signs-up-in-loan-deal_2247585_2917723 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Norris made his first start since returning from injury against [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] on 23 October, in the same game Norris scored his second goal of the season which was his first league goal for Leeds.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20121023/united-held-at-home_2247585_2957614 |title=United Charlton |access-date=23 October 2012 |publisher=Leeds United F.C. |date=23 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20121023/united-held-at-home_2247585_2957614 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Norris scored his third goal of the season for Leeds against [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]] to help earn Leeds a 4–2 victory on 1 December.<ref>{{cite web |title=United dispose of Huddersfield |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20121201/united-dispose-of-huddersfield_2247585_2997381 |work=Leeds United F.C. |date=1 December 2012 |access-date=1 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20121201/united-dispose-of-huddersfield_2247585_2997381 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Norris missed the final three games of the season under new manager [[Brian McDermott (footballer)|Brian McDermott]] due to a knee injury that required surgery,<ref>{{cite news|publisher=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22185196|title=Leeds United work ethic pleases Brian McDermott|date=17 April 2013|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref> and on 15 August 2013, with Leeds needing to raise finances to help fund signings, he was made available for transfer alongside teammates [[El Hadji Diouf]] and [[Adam Drury (footballer, born 1978)|Adam Drury]].<ref>{{cite news |publisher=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] |url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/diouf-made-available-for-transfer-by-leeds-united-1-5953243 |title=Diouf made available for transfer by Leeds United |date=15 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/diouf-made-available-for-transfer-by-leeds-united-1-595324 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy}}</ref>
Norris missed the final three games of the season under new manager [[Brian McDermott (footballer)|Brian McDermott]] due to a knee injury that required surgery,<ref>{{cite news|publisher=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22185196|title=Leeds United work ethic pleases Brian McDermott|date=17 April 2013|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref> and on 15 August 2013, with Leeds needing to raise finances to help fund signings, he was made available for transfer alongside teammates [[El Hadji Diouf]] and [[Adam Drury (footballer, born 1978)|Adam Drury]].<ref>{{cite news |work=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] |url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/diouf-made-available-for-transfer-by-leeds-united-1-5953243 |title=Diouf made available for transfer by Leeds United |date=15 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/diouf-made-available-for-transfer-by-leeds-united-1-595324 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


Norris was out of favour throughout the [[2013–14 Leeds United F.C. season|2013–2014 season]] under [[Brian McDermott (footballer)|McDermott]], making only one appearance in the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]].<ref>{{citation|title=David Norris|publisher=Soccerbase|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=19144&season_id=143|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref> He featured in the [[Leeds United F.C. Reserves and Youth Team|development squad]],<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Leeds United|title=Sam's in for Blues Trip|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/22yv0t7q0xbl17cuq3evy5p8f/title/sams-in-for-blues-trip|date=16 September 2013|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref> but was also hampered by another knee injury that kept him out over the winter period.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Leeds United|title=Blackburn: team named|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/1gs4r9l6qkfoe1fd40jae05mvr/title/blackburn-team-named|date=29 November 2013|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|publisher=Leeds United|title=Mowatt back for Rovers?|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/1dxyvx41xdtq31ma3h88aozgkh/title/mowatt-back-for-rovers|date=31 December 2013|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|publisher=Leeds United|title=Huddersfield: team news|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/19tabfjk8xn0s1lgnrb8azk5q3/title/huddersfield-team-news|date=31 January 2014|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref>
Norris was out of favour throughout the [[2013–14 Leeds United F.C. season|2013–2014 season]] under [[Brian McDermott (footballer)|McDermott]], making only one appearance in the [[EFL Cup|League Cup]].<ref>{{citation|title=David Norris|publisher=Soccerbase|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=19144&season_id=143|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref> He featured in the [[Leeds United F.C. Reserves and Youth Team|development squad]],<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Leeds United|title=Sam's in for Blues Trip|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/22yv0t7q0xbl17cuq3evy5p8f/title/sams-in-for-blues-trip|date=16 September 2013|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref> but was also hampered by another knee injury that kept him out over the winter period.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Leeds United|title=Blackburn: team named|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/1gs4r9l6qkfoe1fd40jae05mvr/title/blackburn-team-named|date=29 November 2013|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|publisher=Leeds United|title=Mowatt back for Rovers?|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/1dxyvx41xdtq31ma3h88aozgkh/title/mowatt-back-for-rovers|date=31 December 2013|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|publisher=Leeds United|title=Huddersfield: team news|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/19tabfjk8xn0s1lgnrb8azk5q3/title/huddersfield-team-news|date=31 January 2014|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref>


Norris made his first appearance for Leeds in over a year in the last game of Head Coach [[Dave Hockaday]] against [[Bradford City]] in the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]], providing an assist for striker [[Matt Smith (footballer, born 1989)|Matt Smith]] who opened the scoring in a 2–1 defeat on 27 August 2014.<ref name="UNITED EDGED OUT AT BRADFORD">{{cite web |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325040/report|title=UNITED EDGED OUT AT BRADFORD|publisher=Sky Sports|date=27 August 2014 |access-date=27 August 2014}}</ref>
Norris made his first appearance for Leeds in over a year in the last game of Head Coach [[Dave Hockaday]] against [[Bradford City]] in the [[EFL Cup|League Cup]], providing an assist for striker [[Matt Smith (footballer, born 1989)|Matt Smith]] who opened the scoring in a 2–1 defeat on 27 August 2014.<ref name="UNITED EDGED OUT AT BRADFORD">{{cite web |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325040/report|title=UNITED EDGED OUT AT BRADFORD|publisher=Sky Sports|date=27 August 2014 |access-date=27 August 2014}}</ref>


He was finally released by Leeds United on 2 February 2015, when his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-norris-leaves-whites-by-mutual-consent-1-7085465|date=2 February 2015|access-date=3 February 2015|publisher=Yorkshire Evening Post|title=Leeds United: Norris leaves Whites by mutual consent}}</ref>
He was finally released by Leeds United on 2 February 2015, when his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-norris-leaves-whites-by-mutual-consent-1-7085465|date=2 February 2015|access-date=3 February 2015|work=Yorkshire Evening Post|title=Leeds United: Norris leaves Whites by mutual consent}}</ref>


===Peterborough United===
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===Yeovil Town===
===Yeovil Town===
On 21 August 2015, Norris signed for League Two side [[Yeovil Town F.C.|Yeovil Town]] on non-contract terms, linking up with his former Plymouth manager [[Paul Sturrock]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34018771 |title=David Norris: Yeovil Town sign former Plymouth and Leeds player |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=21 August 2015 |access-date=21 August 2015 }}</ref> He made his only appearance in the 2–0 defeat against [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]], on 29 August 2015, and left the club on 1 September 2015.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/david-norris-departs-huish-park-2664179.aspx |title=David Norris departs Huish Park |publisher=Yeovil Town F.C. |date=1 September 2015 |access-date=2 September 2015 }}</ref>
On 21 August 2015, Norris signed for League Two side [[Yeovil Town F.C.|Yeovil Town]] on non-contract terms, linking up with his former Plymouth manager [[Paul Sturrock]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34018771 |title=David Norris: Yeovil Town sign former Plymouth and Leeds player |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 August 2015 |access-date=21 August 2015 }}</ref> He made his only appearance in the 2–0 defeat against [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]], on 29 August 2015, and left the club on 1 September 2015.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.ytfc.net/david-norris-departs-huish-park/ |title=David Norris departs Huish Park |publisher=Yeovil Town F.C. |date=1 September 2015 |access-date=2 September 2015 |archive-date=9 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909160534/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/david-norris-departs-huish-park-2664179.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Blackpool===
===Blackpool===
Norris joined [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] on 3 September 2015, on a contract until the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34139888|title=David Norris: Former Yeovil midfielder joins Blackpool|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 September 2015|access-date=3 September 2015}}</ref> He scored his first and only goal for Blackpool in a 5-0 win over [[Scunthorpe United]] on 16 January 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35270089 |title=Blackpool 5-0 Scunthorpe |date=16 January 2016|publisher=BBC|access-date=18 January 2021 }}</ref>
Norris joined [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] on 3 September 2015, on a contract until the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34139888|title=David Norris: Former Yeovil midfielder joins Blackpool|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 September 2015|access-date=3 September 2015}}</ref> He scored his first and only goal for Blackpool in a 5–0 win over [[Scunthorpe United]] on 16 January 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35270089 |title=Blackpool 5-0 Scunthorpe |date=16 January 2016|publisher=BBC|access-date=18 January 2021 }}</ref>


===Leatherhead===
===Leatherhead===
In September 2016 he signed for non-league [[Leatherhead F.C.|Leatherhead]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/latest-transfer-news/former-hull-city-midfielder-joins-the-tanners.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001150507/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/latest-transfer-news/former-hull-city-midfielder-joins-the-tanners.html |archive-date=1 October 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In September 2016 he signed for non-league [[Leatherhead F.C.|Leatherhead]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/latest-transfer-news/former-hull-city-midfielder-joins-the-tanners.html |title=Former Hull City midfielder joins the Tanners |access-date=30 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001150507/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/latest-transfer-news/former-hull-city-midfielder-joins-the-tanners.html |archive-date=1 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Salford City===
===Salford City===
In February 2017 he signed for non-league [[Salford City F.C.|Salford City]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/manchester-united-s-class-of-92-turn-to-former-plymouth-argyle-player-of-the-year-in-promotion-push/story-30139058-detail/story.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-02-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216212559/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/manchester-united-s-class-of-92-turn-to-former-plymouth-argyle-player-of-the-year-in-promotion-push/story-30139058-detail/story.html |archive-date=16 February 2017 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In February 2017 he signed for non-league [[Salford City F.C.|Salford City]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/manchester-united-s-class-of-92-turn-to-former-plymouth-argyle-player-of-the-year-in-promotion-push/story-30139058-detail/story.html |title=Manchester United's Class of '92 turn to former Plymouth Argyle player of the year in promotion push &#124; Plymouth Herald |access-date=2017-02-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216212559/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/manchester-united-s-class-of-92-turn-to-former-plymouth-argyle-player-of-the-year-in-promotion-push/story-30139058-detail/story.html |archive-date=16 February 2017 }}</ref>


===Shaw Lane===
===Shaw Lane===
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===Return to Boston===
===Return to Boston===
In September 2018, 18 years after initially leaving the club, Norris returned to [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/sport/football/boston-united/it-s-got-a-place-in-my-heart-david-norris-delighted-to-be-back-at-boston-united-but-he-thought-the-chance-had-gone-1-8647812|title="It's got a place in my heart!" David Norris delighted to be back at Boston United, but he thought the chance had gone|website=www.bostonstandard.co.uk|access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref>
In September 2018, 18 years after initially leaving the club, Norris returned to [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/sport/football/boston-united/it-s-got-a-place-in-my-heart-david-norris-delighted-to-be-back-at-boston-united-but-he-thought-the-chance-had-gone-1-8647812|title="It's got a place in my heart!" David Norris delighted to be back at Boston United, but he thought the chance had gone|website=bostonstandard.co.uk|access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref>


===Lancaster City===
===Lancaster City===
In December 2018 Norris signed for [[Northern Premier League]] club [[Lancaster City]]. His first appearance was on 1 December at North Ferriby United, but North Ferriby left the league, with their record expunged in March 2019, so Norris's debut in real terms was the following week, when he appeared as a substitute in a home game against Gainsborough Trinity.
In December 2018 Norris signed for [[Northern Premier League]] club [[Lancaster City]]. His first appearance was on 1 December at [[North Ferriby United A.F.C.|North Ferriby United]] but North Ferriby left the league, with their record expunged in March 2019, so Norris's debut in real terms was the following week, when he appeared as a substitute in a home game against Gainsborough Trinity.


==International career==
==International career==
Norris qualifies to play for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]], through his mother, who has family in [[Kildare]]. Though he has never been selected to play for them, he was contacted by [[Steve Staunton]] (Ireland's former manager) about playing.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.plymouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=78749 |title=Norris Not Picked for Ireland |publisher=[[Plymouth Argyle F.C.]] |access-date=17 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.plymouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=78749 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>
Norris qualifies to play for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]], through his mother, who has family in [[Kildare]]. Though he has never been selected to play for them, he was contacted by [[Steve Staunton]] (Ireland's former manager) about playing.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.plymouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=78749 |title=Norris Not Picked for Ireland |publisher=[[Plymouth Argyle F.C.]] |access-date=17 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721195910/http://www.plymouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=78749 |archive-date=21 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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David Norris
Personal information
Full name David Martin Norris[1]
Date of birth (1981-02-20) 20 February 1981 (age 43)[2]
Place of birth Stamford, England[3]
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[4]
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1999 Stamford
1999–2000 Boston United 26 (10)
2000–2002 Bolton Wanderers 0 (0)
2000–2001Boston United (loan) 5 (4)
2002Hull City (loan) 6 (1)
2002Plymouth Argyle (loan) 7 (1)
2002–2008 Plymouth Argyle 219 (26)
2008–2011 Ipswich Town 106 (13)
2011–2012 Portsmouth 40 (8)
2012–2015 Leeds United 30 (3)
2015 Peterborough United 8 (0)
2015 Yeovil Town 1 (0)
2015–2016 Blackpool 38 (1)
2016 Leatherhead 1 (0)
2017 Salford City 3 (0)
2017–2018 Shaw Lane
2018 Boston United 1 (0)
2018–2024 Lancaster City 54 (16)
Total 545 (83)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of the end of the 2019-20 season

David Martin Norris (born 20 February 1981) is a retired English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Stamford, he has played in the Football League for Hull City, Plymouth Argyle, Ipswich Town, Portsmouth, Leeds United, Peterborough United, Yeovil Town and Blackpool. Norris has made more than 400 Football League appearances.

Club career

Early years

Having started his career at Southern League Midland Division club Stamford, Norris joined Boston United in 1999,[5] who were playing one league higher at the time.[6] He scored ten goals in 26 league appearances in his first season and one more in five cup matches.[5] Boston won promotion to the Football Conference that season as Southern League Premier Division champions.[7] Norris was transferred to First Division club Bolton Wanderers for a fee in excess of £50,000 in January 2000, which was a record transfer fee received by Boston at the time.[5] He returned to Boston on loan in December and scored four goals in five league appearances.[5] In March 2002, Norris joined Football League Third Division club Hull City on loan, where he played in six matches and scored once. In two and a half years with Bolton, he made one appearance in the FA Cup and four in the League Cup.

Plymouth Argyle

Norris initially joined Football League Second Division club Plymouth Argyle on loan for a month in October 2002.[8] He scored the decisive goal on his debut in a 1–0 win at Crewe Alexandra,[9] and made seven league appearances before joining the club permanently for an undisclosed fee in December.[10][11] Argyle won promotion to the EFL Championship as Second Division champions in 2004 with Norris scoring five goals in 45 league appearances that season.[10] He won the club's Player of the Year award in 2006 and, after more than five years at the club, Norris had made 243 appearances in all competitions, scoring 28 goals.[10]

Ipswich Town

In the January 2008 transfer window Ipswich Town had two bids rejected by the Plymouth board despite Norris handing in a transfer request. Ipswich lodged one final, increased bid which was finally accepted after brokering a deal with Bolton that would allow Plymouth to receive more than the 50% Norris' clause initially gave them. Norris finally signed for Ipswich Town on 31 January 2008 for an undisclosed fee, signing a contract until 2011. He scored his first goal for the club in the 1–1 draw with Southampton away from home.

In November 2008, Norris was heavily criticised for a controversial goal celebration against Blackpool, interpreted as a show of support for jailed friend and former Plymouth goalkeeper Luke McCormick.[12] McCormick was returning from Norris' wedding in June 2008 when he fell asleep at the wheel due to the effects of alcohol and caused the deaths of two young boys.[12] He was sentenced to seven years and four months prison time in October of that year.[13]

The family of the bereaved took offence at Norris' gesture and he was subsequently fined and warned by Ipswich.[14] He was once again caught out when he told the Ipswich website[15] he had not intended the celebration as a show of support to Luke McCormick and the statement was later changed by the club, adding further to the controversy. The statement now reads that the celebration was in fact a message to Luke McCormick. Later that week it was revealed that Norris was fined £25,000 by Ipswich and would make a face-to-face apology to Phil and Amanda Peak (the parents of the two boys).[16]

Eventually, In August 2010, Norris became the Ipswich Town captain.[17] Norris was handed the captain's armband by Manager Roy Keane after the departure of the then captain Jonathan Walters to Stoke City.[18] In the summer of 2011 Norris turned down a new contract extension at Ipswich Town, with the club only prepared to offer him a two-year extension, a year short of the midfielders demands, with rival Championship club Leeds United heavily linked with signing him on a free transfer.[19]

Portsmouth

On 15 June 2011, Norris signed for Portsmouth on a free transfer after turning down a new two-year deal with Ipswich.[20] On 6 August, in his debut league appearance for Portsmouth, he scored against Middlesbrough in a game which ended 2–2.[21] He scored his second goal for Portsmouth in a match away at West Ham United, which ended 4–3 to the home team. At first it was believed that Benjani Mwaruwari had scored the goal, but replays later showed that Norris had already put the ball over the line when Benjani headed in the rebound.[22]

His first goal at Fratton Park came in a 2–0 home victory against Barnsley. With the match goalless, Karim Rekik headed the ball down to Norris, who controlled and then volleyed it into the net from the edge of the penalty area.[23] On 7 April 2012, Norris scored a spectacular equalising goal against arch-rivals Southampton in the 93rd minute to secure Portsmouth a point.

Leeds United

In July 2012, Norris agreed the deal to join Leeds United from Portsmouth, to join his former teammates Jason Pearce, Luke Varney and Jamie Ashdown.[24] Norris was allocated the number 19 shirt for the 2012–13 season on 3 August.[25]

Norris made his competitive début for Leeds in the first game of the season against Shrewsbury Town in the League Cup on 11 August. Norris was also named the Leeds United captain for the match and also scored his first goal in the same game.[26] Norris made his league début for Leeds in their 1–0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers.[27] On 7 September, Norris was ruled out for a month after picking up a thigh injury,[28] as a result of the injury, Leeds signed Michael Tonge on loan to help cover his absence.[29] Norris made his first start since returning from injury against Charlton Athletic on 23 October, in the same game Norris scored his second goal of the season which was his first league goal for Leeds.[30] Norris scored his third goal of the season for Leeds against Huddersfield Town to help earn Leeds a 4–2 victory on 1 December.[31]

Norris missed the final three games of the season under new manager Brian McDermott due to a knee injury that required surgery,[32] and on 15 August 2013, with Leeds needing to raise finances to help fund signings, he was made available for transfer alongside teammates El Hadji Diouf and Adam Drury.[33]

Norris was out of favour throughout the 2013–2014 season under McDermott, making only one appearance in the League Cup.[34] He featured in the development squad,[35] but was also hampered by another knee injury that kept him out over the winter period.[36][37][38]

Norris made his first appearance for Leeds in over a year in the last game of Head Coach Dave Hockaday against Bradford City in the League Cup, providing an assist for striker Matt Smith who opened the scoring in a 2–1 defeat on 27 August 2014.[39]

He was finally released by Leeds United on 2 February 2015, when his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[40]

Peterborough United

Norris joined League One side Peterborough United on a short-term contract on 13 February 2015, until the end of the 2014–15 season. He was allocated the number 23 shirt for the club.

Yeovil Town

On 21 August 2015, Norris signed for League Two side Yeovil Town on non-contract terms, linking up with his former Plymouth manager Paul Sturrock.[41] He made his only appearance in the 2–0 defeat against Oxford United, on 29 August 2015, and left the club on 1 September 2015.[42]

Blackpool

Norris joined Blackpool on 3 September 2015, on a contract until the end of the season.[43] He scored his first and only goal for Blackpool in a 5–0 win over Scunthorpe United on 16 January 2016.[44]

Leatherhead

In September 2016 he signed for non-league Leatherhead.[45]

Salford City

In February 2017 he signed for non-league Salford City.[46]

Shaw Lane

In August 2017, Norris joined Shaw Lane.[47]

Return to Boston

In September 2018, 18 years after initially leaving the club, Norris returned to Boston United.[48]

Lancaster City

In December 2018 Norris signed for Northern Premier League club Lancaster City. His first appearance was on 1 December at North Ferriby United but North Ferriby left the league, with their record expunged in March 2019, so Norris's debut in real terms was the following week, when he appeared as a substitute in a home game against Gainsborough Trinity.

International career

Norris qualifies to play for the Republic of Ireland, through his mother, who has family in Kildare. Though he has never been selected to play for them, he was contacted by Steve Staunton (Ireland's former manager) about playing.[49]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Boston United 1999–2000 Southern League Premier Division 17 8 1 0 0 0 18 8
Bolton Wanderers 2000–01[50] First Division 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
2001–02[51] Premier League 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0
Total 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 5 0
Boston United (loan) 2000–01[50] Conference 5 4 0 0 0 0 5 4
Total 22 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 23 12
Hull City (loan) 2001–02[51] Third Division 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Plymouth Argyle 2002–03[52] Second Division 33 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 36 6
2003–04[53] Second Division 45 5 1 0 1 0 1[a] 0 48 5
2004–05[54] Championship 35 3 0 0 0 0 35 3
2005–06[55] Championship 45 2 1 0 1 0 47 2
2006–07[56] Championship 41 6 5 1 1 0 47 7
2007–08[57] Championship 27 5 1 0 2 0 30 5
Total 226 27 11 1 5 0 1 0 243 28
Ipswich Town 2007–08[57] Championship 9 1 0 0 0 0 9 1
2008–09[58] Championship 37 3 2 0 2 0 41 3
2009–10[59] Championship 24 1 1 0 0 0 25 1
2010–11[60] Championship 36 8 1 0 6 3 43 11
Total 106 13 4 0 8 3 0 0 118 16
Portsmouth 2011–12[61] Championship 40 8 1 0 1 0 42 8
Leeds United 2012–13[62] Championship 30 3 2 0 2 1 34 4
2013–14[63] Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2014–15[64] Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 30 3 2 0 4 1 0 0 36 4
Peterborough United 2014–15[64] League One 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Yeovil Town 2015–16[65] League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Blackpool 2015–16[65] League Two 38 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 1
Career total 477 65 20 1 22 4 1 0 520 70
  1. ^ Appearance in Football League Trophy

Honours

Club

Boston United
Plymouth Argyle

Individual

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