Huckerby fan keeps MLS vlog

California-based Norwich City fan Graham Yallop (no relation to Quakes coach Frank) has been keeping tabs on their favorite son's excursion in the States.

The 32-year-old Englishman has been posting a YouTube vlog detailing Darren Huckerby's time with the San Jose Earthquakes, and he's been getting real buzz online, receiving 10,000 hits in eight hours, according to Norwich Evening News 24.

“The reason for starting it was for no other reason than sending a video to my best mate to allow him to keep up with the man's progress and new surroundings, nothing more," Yallop told the Norwich Evening News. "The reaction and feedback from both Norwich and Quakes fans has been amazing. The first video has 100 comments and growing with 28,000 hits.”

Toronto close to signing Dickov, Huckerby

Paul Dickov

Toronto FC are reportedly close to deal with Paul Dickov, and a negotiations with Darren Huckerby might not be far behind.

Both players are unattached, as Dickov left Manchester City and Huckerby was released by Norwich City following the 2007-08 season. Dickov was also targeted by Blackpool where he was on loan last season, but after training with TFC, he appears ready to sign with MLS instead.

Fellow Scotsman Mo Johnston, director of soccer for TFC, was impressed with the 35-year-old's work ethic in training and is excited at the prospect of bringing the experienced striker on board. DIckov scored six goals in 11 appearances for Blackpool.

Meanwhile, English winger/striker Darren Huckerby is also interested in a move to MLS's Great White North, but there are questions about how the injury-prone 32-year-old's legs will hold up on BMO's turf field. Huckerby was released by Norwich after five years of employment. He was named Player of the Year for Norwich in 2005 and 2007.