Mulryne flies Canaries' nest

Norwich midfielder Phil Mulryne, who had less than two months remaining on his current deal, has had his contract terminated by mutual consent.

The 27-year-old Northern Ireland international, who signed from Manchester United for in 1999, will now concentrate on finding a new club ready for the start of next season.

“I will be sad to leave the club but I do need a fresh start,” he told the club’s website, www.canaries.co.uk.

“I hope the club achieves the results it needs to keep it in the Premiership.”

Norwich manager Nigel Worthington added: “I would like to thank Phil for his services to the football club and wish him all the best in the future, whichever club he finds himself playing for.”