The Top 8 Best Football Fans in England (Part 2)

almost 2 years ago

G'day tribe. Yesterday I posted the first part of the series which you can check out here. I spoke about Wolverhampton, Crystal Palace, Man United and Aston Villa.

As we count down to the final four below, can you guess the final four best football fans in England?

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4. Leeds United

Leeds United is one of the most hated football clubs in the world mostly because of the "Dirty Leeds" team of the 60's and 70's. A study found that Leeds had the most negative football chants sung about them by other clubs fans with 117 in total. Perhaps it's because Leeds fans love to travel, and according to one online poll are the best away fans in England.

The South Yorkshire club has some of the most passionate fans in England. Leeds United has the most loyal and supportive fan base with the highest percentage of local support in the Premier League. Even when Leeds were in League One they averaged crowds of over 24,000 at Elland Road.

Speaking of Elland Road it offers one of the most authentic traditional English football experiences. There's something special about the two-mile walk from the city centre to Elland Road, having a pint at the Old Peacock on the way in and stopping by the insanely popular Graveley's Fish and Chips.

✍️ Don't go to bed just yet... there is still work to be done #LUFC pic.twitter.com/6ncOQ68wBk
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 5, 2020

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3. Arsenal

I truly feel sorry for Arsenal fans. Emirates Stadium's "most affordable" season ticket prices have exceeded £1,000, one of the highest ticket prices in Europe, but Arsenal fans still manage to fill the Emirates at over 98%. It's remarkable just how passionate Arsenal fans are to keep turning up even in the post-Arsene Wenger era when things haven't been going their way.

Arsenal have a very good fan following because of the attractive and entertaining brand of football they've played over the years. It can be a very frustrating experience being an Arsenal fan and you can quite literally tell when the Emirates is quiet on TV. But don't mistake nervous Gooners for a lack of passion.

North Londoners love their club and when Arsenal are firing, the Emirates offers one of the best gameday atmospheres in the Premier League. You'd want to eat before you get to the ground though. Prices inside the Emirates are outrageous, but what do you expect with season ticket prices so high? Just sneak some snacks in.

If Arsenal qualify for the Champions League the average season ticket at the Emirates Stadium will cost over £1,200. It is over £1,000 with no European football.
Arsenal say their costs are rising and they must drive growth in all revenue streams to break even in "medium term". — James Benge (@jamesbenge) February 28, 2022

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2. Newcastle

Newcastle United is a massive club locally but isn't as global as some of the clubs in the Premier League. It doesn't matter as Newcastle supporters are the most passionate supporters and have the best away fans in England. In 2011 a 6,000-strong contingent of Newcastle fans made the away trip to non-league Darlington for a pre-season friendly in 2011.

Local football heroes - like one of the best Premier League strikers of all time Alan Shearer, Andy Carroll, Steven Taylor and Shola Ameobi - are treated like demigods and St James' Park is simply stunning. In the heart of Newcastle city, St James' Park dominates the skyline with its unique asymmetric design like no other. Newcastle fans are so football-mad that there’s hardly an empty seat at St James' even when they're playing in the Championship.

Newcastle United is on its way to becoming one of the top clubs in England again. A trip to St James' Park is certainly one of the best away trips in the Premier League. Away fans are packed into the top tier of the Leazes Stand which has one of the best away section views in England, with views of the Newcastle skyline and countryside.

1. Liverpool

Liverpool has the best football fans in England and what makes Liverpool the best fans in the world is the Anfield atmosphere on matchday. The Liverpool faithful know how to put on a show with ther pre-match rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" so it's no surprise that Liverpool fans have been voted the loudest in the Premier League.

"The Kop" is the most famous football stadium stand in the world and Liverpool showed an immense deal of loyalty by choosing to stay at Anfield and expand the Anfield Road End rather than relocating and building a new stadium like many other clubs.

Liverpool is the most successful club in England with the most combined English and European trophies. No wonder Liverpool are the most hated club in the Premier League and the envy of other fans. Away fans can enjoy street food at Anfield’s Fan Zone at Paisley Square or keep the kids entertained at Family Park on Anfield Road.

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