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Norwich City’s promising right-back Kellen Fisher has shared an intriguing dual perspective on Leeds United supporters, identifying them as simultaneously the best and most irritating fanbase in the English Football League (EFL).
Fisher, at just 20 years old, has emerged as one of this season’s Championship revelations.
His development at Norwich has been steady and impressive – from his transfer from Bromley in 2023, the Bexley-native has been included in 64 matchday squads across all competitions.
His recent form has been particularly noteworthy, with eight consecutive starts leading up to the Cardiff City fixture, bringing his total Championship appearances to 18.
Statistical analysis shows that Leeds United features prominently in Fisher’s career, being his most frequent opponent. The breakdown of his matchday squad involvement reveals:
– Leeds United: 5 games (3 home, 2 away, featured in 1)
– Cardiff City: 3 games (1 home, 2 away, featured in all 3)
– Several other teams including Blackburn, Hull, Middlesbrough, and Bristol City with 3 appearances each
Fisher’s most memorable encounter with Leeds came during last season’s playoff semifinals.
Though he remained on the bench for both legs, including Leeds’ emphatic 4-0 victory at Elland Road, the experience left an indelible impression.
In a recent interview with The Sun, Fisher offered a balanced perspective on the Leeds faithful:
When discussing the EFL’s best supporters, he praised Leeds fans: “Last year in the play-off semifinal, the place was absolutely bouncing.”
However, when asked about the most annoying fans, he amusingly nominated Leeds again, recalling: “I was on the bench just warming up, you’d hear little things in your ear in the corner. Just getting a lot of stick from the home supporters.”
The rivalry between Norwich and Leeds adds another layer to Fisher’s observations.
Since 2020, the clubs have met seven times across various competitions (Premier League, Championship, and playoffs), with Leeds maintaining an unbeaten record of five wins and two draws.
Norwich’s last victory against Leeds dates back to 2019.
Fisher will have another opportunity to experience the Leeds atmosphere in January, but this time as a likely starter rather than a substitute.
This personal progression from bench player to starter might give him a different perspective on the Elland Road faithful, as he seeks to help Norwich secure their first victory against Leeds in five years.
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