Bradley Johnson
He then joined the youth ranks at Cambridge United and after breaking into the first team he then moved to league club Northampton Town, where he signed on 16 May 2005.Following the appointment of Stuart Gray as Northampton manager, Johnson featured in practically every single starting eleven that he named and he signed a new two-year contract extension.[citation needed] Two days later, Leeds United confirmed reports that they had been given permission from Northampton to speak to Johnson, regarding a contract.After struggling to get a first team place under manager Gary McAllister due to the emergence of Fabian Delph, Johnson joined League One rivals Brighton & Hove Albion on loan until 3 January 2009.[15] Johnson scored four goals in 10 matches on loan at Brighton before returning to his parent club Leeds United, now with a new manager, Simon Grayson.[23] Despite ongoing negotiations with Leeds, Johnson was unable to agree a new contract and on 1 July 2011 signed a three-year deal with Norwich City.[29] He assisted the only goal of the match with a cutting ball to Robert Snodgrass, and almost scored when his free-kick thundered against the crossbar and onto the line.He scored fifteen goals, making him the second highest scorer behind Cameron Jerome, and was voted the fans' Player of the Year.Johnson also played in the team which beat Middlesbrough 2–0 to win the play-off final and earn promotion to the Premier League.