Position: Central defender
Age: 22
Born: Stevenage (Sept 27, 1983)
Height: 6ft, 4in.
Weight: 13st, 1lbs.
Date signed: January 23, 2003
Signed from: Trainee
Contract: June 2009
City debut: v Derby A (April 5, 2003)

Season 2005/06 Appearances (max 50): 19 Goals: 0
Norwich City appearances: 39 Goals: 0

The young defender had a bout of the mumps last summer which set him back in his preparation for last season. Lack of football during pre-season was evident as during some early appearances at the start of last season Shackell was clearly not at his best. In a mixed season he played 19 times, showing in his return from injury some of his best attributes including his ability to win balls in the air. Shackell will hope for a clean bill of health this season to fulfill his potential by cementing his place in Norwich's defence.

OFF DUTY (2004):

Marital status: Single.
Children: None.
Home: I’m still living in digs at Cringleford.

Current car: Renault Clio.
First car: That is my first car!

How do you relax away from football?: I’ll watch the telly at home or maybe go out with my girlfriend. All the lads work very hard in training and out on the pitch so it’s important to relax a bit when you get the chance.

Favourite other sports to play: Golf and snooker. I used to play golf a lot when I was younger and got my handicap quite low but I’ve not played much since I’ve been up here. Now I’d probably play off 16 or something like that. As far as snooker is concerned, well my highest break is about 20. That tells you all you need to know!
Favourite other sport to watch: I just like watching football, to be honest.
Favourite holiday destination: Gran Canaria.
Favourite television programme: Friends.
Favourite film: Gladiator.
Favourite restaurant/eating place: The Village Inn at Little Melton.
Recommended listening: I’m not a great music fan and I tend to stick to the compilation CDs. As far as a style of music is concerned, I’d say R&B is my favourite.

Best thing about living in Norfolk: It’s a nice relaxed pace of life up here. I live in a nice place and home (Stevenage) is less than two hours away so I certainly can’t complain.
Worst thing about living in Norfolk: I can’t think of one.

First result you look out for: Arsenal.
First team you played for: Symons Green in Stevenage.

What would you have done for a living if you hadn’t made the grade?: To be honest I haven’t got a clue. I always had my sights set on becoming a pro.
What would you like to do when your playing days are over?: That’s hopefully a long way off but I’d like to stay in the game, perhaps in a coaching role.