Darel Russell was a regular starter under Tony Pulis at Stoke, spending four seasons in the Potteries playing over 180 times.
16 Facts About Darel Russell
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Darel Russell went on to play for Preston North End, Charlton Athletic, Portsmouth and in North America with Toronto FC and Tampa Bay Rowdies.
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In June 2003 Darel Russell rejected a new contract offer from Norwich.
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Darel Russell won the Championship player of the month award for November 2006.
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On 30 July 2007, Darel Russell rejoined the Canaries for an undisclosed fee, on a three-year contract.
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On 1 July 2010, it was confirmed that Darel Russell had rejected the offer from Norwich of a new contract, and he was released.
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Darel Russell signed for Preston North End on a three-year deal on 4 August 2010.
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Darel Russell scored his first and what turned out to be only goal for Preston in the League Cup against Charlton Athletic on 13 September 2011.
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Darel Russell was transfer listed by the club in May 2012.
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On 24 November 2011 Darel Russell signed on loan for League One rivals Charlton Athletic until January 2012.
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On summer transfer deadline day 2012, Darel Russell joined Portsmouth on an initial one-month deal.
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Darel Russell left Portsmouth on 28 January 2013, a day before his contract with the club was due to expire.
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Darel Russell had made 18 appearances for Pompey with the side destined for relegation after suffering a ten-point deduction.
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Darel Russell joined Tampa Bay Rowdies for the 2014 North American Soccer League season.
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Darel Russell played 26 times, scoring three goals as the team failed to reach the championship play-offs.
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Darel Russell's sister Shar Alexander, is a singer in the band 'Miss Frank' who competed in the sixth series of X Factor.