joined Championship side Hull City on loan on 8 September until January. Brown struggled during his time at the KC Stadium however, scoring once against Reading in 13 appearances, and was recalled by Sunderland in November. After three appearances back at Sunderland however, Brown picked up an injury which would sideline him until March, by which time Sunderland looked destined for relegation after a disaster of a season. Norwich City Brown completed a £325,000 move to Norwich on 11 January 2007, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. Upon signing he was allocated the number 14 shirt previously worn by Leon McKenzie. He was sent off for a second bookable offence on his first start for Norwich. He made his debut as a substitute in the 3–1 league defeat against Plymouth and made his full debut against Blackpool in the FA Cup 4th round although he was sent off in the 2nd half. Shortly after his suspension he suffered a hamstring injury which disrupted the start of his Norwich career. On 23 October 2007, in his 20th appearance for the club in all competitions, Brown opened his Norwich City account with a goal against Burnley in a 2–1 defeat. Preston North End On 10 January 2008, Brown completed a £400,000 Move to Preston North End. Brown made his debut against Watford and received the man of the match award after an impressive performance. Doncaster Rovers On 7 July 2011, Brown joined Doncaster Rovers on a free transfer after his contract with Preston North End ended. Blackburn Rovers On 23 June 2014, Brown signed a two-year deal with Blackburn Rovers. In mid-September, it was reported Chris was going for surgery on his knee and will return within 6 weeks. Brown received a red card after just 10 minutes in a 2–1 Rovers victory away to Newport on 18 January. Brown was the subject of derision from Rovers fans for failing to score a single goal for the club. Brown was released by Blackburn Rovers in the summer of 2016. Bury Brown joined League One side Bury in August 2016, signing a one-year contract with an option for a further year. He did not feature at any level for the first-team due to recovery from knee surgery. Personal life Brown is a boyhood Sunderland fan who grew up in Peterlee and attended The Academy at Shotton Hall. He is the son of former Sunderland, Newcastle