His loan period expired on 26 October 2000 with Norwich declining to make the move permanent. Brady was released by Newcastle in January 2001 and subsequently joined Portsmouth on trial on 12 February 2001 before signing a permanent deal.
His loan period at Norwich ended on October 26, 2000, with the club not making his move permanent. Brady was released by Newcastle in January 2001 and joined Portsmouth for a trial on February 12, 2001 before signing a permanent contract.