Bennett has signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers after his release by Norwich City.
Departing Norwich City defender Ryan Bennett
Norwich City fans have delivered their verdict on new Wolverhampton Wanderers recruit Ryan Bennett.
Bennett signed a three-year deal at Wolves on Wednesday, despite the BBC reporting he had also held talks with Sheffield United.
The 27-year-old was due to become a free agent at the end of next month, after Norwich opted against offering him a new contract.
Norwich City’s Carrow Road ground
And after 118 appearances in five-and-a-half-years of service – including a promotion to the Premier League – you’d think the Canaries faithful would have plenty of kind words to say.
That’s where you’re wrong.
On the plus side, Norwich paid notorious talent spotters Peterborough United £3 million for Bennett, who made more than half of his Canaries’ appearances in the Premier League and turned out for England Under-21s on three occasions.
So he can’t be all bad, can he?
Departing Norwich City defender Ryan Bennett [right]
Besides, sometimes all it takes is a change of scenery to improve a player’s fortunes – in which case you may find it’s Wolves fans who have the last laugh.
Will Bennett be a success at Wolverhampton Wanderers?
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