Howson sympathises with Leeds fans

Jonny Howson joined Norwich on a three-and-a-half-year contract yesterday, fully understanding why his departure from Leeds has caused such a stir.

The 23-year-old midfielder has left Elland Road six months before his contract was due to expire, opting to take the guarantee of Premier League football now, rather than waiting to see if his hometown club can mount an end-of-season promotion challenge.