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      Norwich’s Kellen Fisher reveals maddest moments – from dinner with Delia to team-mate getting egged in dressing room

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      DEFENDER Kellen Fisher has revealed tales from his time at Norwich including having dinner with former owner Delia Smith and team-mates being egged in the dressing room.The right-back, 20, joined Johannes Hoff Thorup’s side in 2023 from Bromley.Kellen Fisher has detailed some of the best stories from his career so farCredit: ReutersFisher has revealed he went for dinner with former owner Delia Smith – who is also a famous TV chefCredit: RexHe has already racked up 23 appearances for the club and helped them reach the play-offs last season.They lost in the semi-finals to Leeds – a club whose fans he is full of praise for in SunSport’s exclusive interview.Both on and off the pitch Fisher has a host of stories to tell – from dressing up as a zebra to playing on a “mud bath”.Here are some of the trials and tribulations of Championship life seen by Fisher – in his own words.READ MORE IN EFLBest ever EFL player?Gabriel Sara, he was on another level last year.You see some of the goals he scored last year, you’d think ‘What a player he is’.Wildest night out?On our Christmas do, we went to Winter Wonderland and we all had to dress up as a certain letter.Luckily got a Z, which was a zebra. So we all started walking around Winter Wonderland in these funny costumes.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSI think Shane Duffy was dressed up as Goldilocks or something.Fisher is a regular in Norwich’s side under Johannes Hoff ThorupCredit: RexMaddest dressing room tale?It was Callum Doyle’s birthday and Borja Sainz told me to start filming and I didn’t know what was going on either.Lincoln’s Ethan Erhahon reveals players STOLE the physio’s car and he was offered a ‘scrap’ with a fan – What the EFLBorja Sainz comes through behind him and throws three eggs and he said it was his birthday.To be fair, Callum wasn’t too happy.Wildest owner antics?When I first joined the club, the player liaison Phil said to me that Delia wanted to have dinner with my family before one of the games just to get to know everyone.I think she makes that effort with everyone to meet everyone’s families.I think it was steak pie and I think mash and gravy.Delia sold her majority stake in Norwich last month after 28 years in chargeCredit: AlamyIconic training ground tale?I’d say one of the coaches scoring a worldie. One of the free-kicks, it’s gone over the wall, the keeper’s saved it and it’s come rolling back perfectly for the half volley.I remember Glyn [Head of Physical Performance for Norwich] just absolutely smashed it and it’s gone flying.It’s gone flying into the top corner and everyone was a bit shocked.Best EFL fans?I think I’ve got to say Leeds.Last year in the play-off [semi]final, the place was absolutely bouncing.Dodgiest EFL facilities?I would say FA Youth Cup when I was at Bromley. The away changing rooms were all painted pink.I think the pitch we played on wasn’t great either. It was just a mud bath.Most annoying EFL fans?I think I have to say Leeds again, in that play-off game.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.Norwich sit eighth in the Championship, one point adrift of the play-off placesCredit: AlamyMoment that haunts you?I made a little bit of a mistake in the cup game, FA Cup, Bristol Rovers at home.READ MORE SUN STORIESI think the ball come to me, the keeper parried it and I’ve controlled it in the box and sort of just panicked and just flicked it around the corner and no one sort of reacted to the ball.And then a Bristol Rovers player just come onto it and volleyed it into the top corner. More

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      Ian Holloway at centre of FA probe over possible breach of agent regulations just seven days after landing Swindon job

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      IAN HOLLOWAY and Swindon are facing an FA investigation over a  possible breach of agent regulations following his surprise appointment as manager last weekend.In an interview on Town’s YouTube channel on Sunday, Ollie revealed he took the job without signing a contract with the agent who brought him to the club.Ian Holloway – nicknamed Ollie – has taken charge of Swindon TownCredit: PAHe admitted: “It’s only late last night I decided to get an agent, arranged to meet him and before you know it I’m here.“It’s completely mental to me but I’m delighted.“I arranged to meet an agent I haven’t signed anything with yet because I wanted to get back on.“If it wasn’t for that fella I’d still be sat at home.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis admission would appear to be a breach of rule 4.1 of the FA’s Football Agent Regulations.It states: “An FA Registered Football Agent may only perform Football Agent Services for a Player, Coach or Club after having entered into a Representation Agreement with that Player, Coach or Club.”Holloway’s first game as a manager in four years will be tomorrow’s FA Cup first-round home tie against Colchester.The 61-year-old watched last Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Gillingham from the stands after succeeding the sacked Mark Kennedy.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut Ollie could not resist coming down to the touchline to shout instructions to his new players during the second half.Swindon had been reduced to 10 men in just the ninth minute when Grant Hall was sent off.Forgotten ex-Rangers star Nnamdi Ofoborth scores first goal since doctors said he was ‘lucky to still be here’Timothee Dieng subsequently gave Gills the lead, before Harry Smith’s 93rd minute equaliser earned a point for the home side.Holloway, Swindon and the agent could all face disciplinary action if the FA press charges.The FA declined to comment. More

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      EFL cult hero, 39, brutally sacked by non-league minnows after 48 days as he says ‘not what I wanted or worked for’

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      EFL CULT HERO David Stockdale has been brutally sacked as manager of non-league outfit Blyth Spartans AFC.The former Premier League goalkeeper, who was only appointed 48 days ago, has turned to social media to announce his dismissal.David Stockdale has been sacked by non-league side Blyth Spartans AFCCredit: https://www.instagram.com/yorkcityfc/The former goalkeeper took up his first role in management just 48 days agoCredit: GettyStockdale posted on X: “Gutted to have been SACKED. Not what I wanted or worked for.”It’s been a great time and worked with some great people. Hopefully I can try somewhere else. I wish @Blyth_Spartans all the best.”But more so the staff and players I had while there. Truly great people ❤.”The 39-year-old joined Blyth Spartans as assistant manager to the newly appointed former Newcastle star Nolberto Solano on August 5.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSStockdale was then appointed caretaker manager after Solano was sacked 22 days later on August 27.But he was later given the job on a permanent basis on Friday 13 September after reaching the second qualifying round of the FA Cup.However, the Green Army have endured a horrible start to the Northern Premier League Premier Division season.The Northumberland outfit sit rock-bottom, having lost seven and won just two of their opening 12 games following their relegation from the National League North last term.Most read in EFLFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn fact, Stockdale was winless in the league during his seven-game spell as permanent gaffer.The club’s two victories came against Campion and Workington during the former goalkeeper’s fortnight as interim boss.’My pro football team-mate thought he was Spiderman after being spiked on night out’ | What the EFL?!Blyth Spartans have also announced that local businessman Martin Trinder will take over the club from Friday 1 November.Earlier this month, the club’s chairman Irfan Liaquat revealed that he was looking to sell, and that discussions with a potential buyer were underway.The non-league side had to postpone their last two home games following the resignation of club volunteers.Fans boycotted their FA Trophy defeat against Stockton in their last match at Croft Park in protest at Liaquat’s running of the club.Meanwhile, Stockdale became a cult-hero during his playing career in England.He started at York City in 2003 before later earning a move to Premier League outfit Fulham in 2008. The stopper had multiple loan spells away from Craven Cottage at the likes of Rotherham, Leicester City, Plymouth Argyle, Ipswich Town and Hull City.He left the West London club on a permanent basis in 2014 for Brighton and helped the club win promotion from the Championship in 2017.Since leaving the Seagulls, he has had spells at Birmingham City, Southend, Coventry City, Wycombe Wanderers, Stevenage and Sheffield Wednesday.READ MORE SUN STORIESStockdale returned to York in June 2023 as a goalkeeper and head of recruitment, but was released in April.He spent six years with the Cottagers and featured 39 times in England’s top division.Stockdale was promoted to the Championship with Sheffield Wednesday in 2023Credit: Rex More

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      Inside EFL club’s abandoned 40,000-seater stadium plan with ex-Premier League side now forced to rent ground

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      IT’S been a tale of rags to riches and back again.In the 80s and 90s a London club’s stadium was abandoned for seven years as they struggled to maintain second tier status.An EFL club once had ambitious plans to expand its stadium to 40,000 seatsCredit: GettyHowever, they would then turn things around after a move back home and work their way up to the Premier League.Seven uninterrupted seasons in the top flight would lead to stadium expansion plans, with the club holding the ambition of building a ground to accommodate 40,000 spectators.However, relegation in 2007 led to a slump in fortunes, spell after spell of unpopular ownership and ultimately a descent to the third tier.Last term they averaged crowds of just 13,000 in a stadium which boasts a 27,111 capacity, as they slumped to a disappointing 16th-place finish.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSTheir current malaise is a far-cry from the heady days of the early-2000s under Alan Curbishley, when they became Premier League mainstays.Under Curbs, the Addicks were in the top-flight for seven consecutive years, which led to frequent sell-outs at South London’s biggest stadium.Charlton had been forced to abandon their traditional Valley home after more than 60 years in 1985, with the site falling into disrepair.After strong campaigning from fans, which even included standing in local council elections, the Addicks returned in 1992 following seven years spent primarily at Selhurst Park, and latterly Upton Park.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBy this point Curbishley had already taken over, with the former Charlton midfielder transforming his side’s fortunes on the pitch.As the South Londoners rose, so did demand for tickets.World Cup stadium lies half demolished next to rubble as it hosts second tier matches with no away end In November 2004, chief executive Peter Varney confirmed Charlton’s ambitious plans.He said: “The application will seek approval for the redevelopment of the east stand and the south-east corner of the ground to take the capacity of The Valley to 30,900.”Our intention is also to lodge an outline design for the remaining development of the stadium – principally the south stand – at the same time and to declare our intention to ultimately raise the capacity of The Valley to 40,600.”Permission was granted the following year, but after Charlton’s relegation in 2007, the plans fell by the wayside.Charlton boast the biggest stadium in South LondonCredit: PA:Press AssociationIn the early-2000s they made ambitious expansion plansCredit: Charlton AthleticThe Valley lay abandoned between 1985 and 1992Credit: GettyFans campaigned to return home to The ValleyCredit: GettyDespite Roland Duchatelet selling the Addicks in 2020 following years of fan protests, the Belgian still owns their Valley home and training ground.In 2021, Charlton agreed a 15-year lease to rent The Valley, as well as their Sparrows Lane training facilities.Co-owner Charlie Methven, formerly of Sunderland, recently referenced the situation while appearing on the Business of Sport podcast.He said: “I think having a long-term resolution over the tenure of the stadium is really important.READ MORE SUN STORIES”That’s a matter of commercial negotiation with the current landlord. Everything is possible, but it’s a commercial negotiation that is confidential.”If you are talking about things that keeps me up at night it is long-term security of tenure at The Valley. One of the great historic stadiums, one of the last remaining that feel like themselves.”Charlton averaged gates of around 13,000 last seasonCredit: RexCharlton co-owner Charlie Methven was previously at SunderlandCredit: Getty More

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      Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney announce MASSIVE financial boost as family worth £1.6bn invest in club

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      WREXHAM co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have welcomed investment from a family worth £1.6billion.The Allyn family has purchased a minority stake in the League One side.Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have announced the arrival of two minority investorsCredit: GettyBased in Skaneateles, New York, the family owned American medical device company Welch Allyn.The firm – which was founded in 1915 – sold for $2billion (£1.67bn) nine years ago.Some of the Allyn family’s fortune has now been put into Wrexham.A statement from the Welsh side read: “The investment, which was made through Red Dragon Ventures LLC, will help fuel the Club’s lofty ambitions, as well as those of the broader Wrexham community.Read More in Football”Red Dragon Ventures is a joint venture formed between the Allyn family and Wrexham AFC co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds focused on driving growth and success in and around Wrexham.”Co-owners Reynolds and McElhenney said: “Wrexham has earned the world’s attention and we are focused on bringing on board world-class partners to help with the next phase of our growth.”We have been fortunate to get to know the Allyn family and we are blown away by their intelligence, kindness and commitment.”They are exactly the type of partners we will need for this amazing endeavor.”Most read in EFLFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDiscussing the investment, Eric Allyn, Manager and Chief Investment Officer of the Allyn’s Family Office, commented: “For more than a century, our family has focused on building great companies, while also uplifting wonderful communities.”Our decades-long efforts in the Syracuse region are similar to what Rob and Ryan have started in Wrexham.Wrexham’s James McClean catches beer thrown by Birmingham fans and pretends to drink it as he winds up supporters in huge League One clash”We view Red Dragon Ventures as a vehicle to invest in a world-class football club, and, importantly, in the welcoming community of Wrexham.”Hollywood superstars Reynolds and McElhenney completed a takeover of the club in 2021.They have since guided Wrexham through two successive promotions.The Welsh side currently sit third in the League One table. More

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      Ian Holloway spotted managing Swindon from the stands despite not starting new job until Monday

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      IAN HOLLOWAY was spotted managing Swindon from the stands despite not yet officially starting his new role.The maverick manager was appointed Robins boss on a deal until the end of the season, replacing the sacked Mark Kennedy.Ian Holloway dished out instructions from the touchlineCredit: Rob NoyesHe even consulted with Swindon coachesCredit: Rob NoyesHolloway took up a seat in the standsCredit: Rob NoyesSwindon announced Holloway would begin his tenure on Monday but the incoming boss was at the County Ground on Saturday casting an eye over his new team.However he could not resist the urge to get involved and he walked down the stand to the touchline where he began barking out instructions.The former Premier League boss even went up to the Swindon dugout as began consulting with Swindon coaches.His new team needed all the help they could get as they went a man down just nine minutes into the clash with defender Grant Hall receiving a red card.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMinutes later Timothee Dieng opened the scoring for Gillingham but Swindon held firm and grabbed a dramatic last-minute equaliser through Harry Smith.Holloway, 61, is known for fostering a strong team spirit in his squads and it appears he is already having a positive influence.Fans loved Holloway’s antics with one reacting saying: “Showing more passion than that clown Kennedy in 45 mins.”Another added: “Certainly worked his magic.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third wrote: “Oh this is gonna be fun!!!!”And another commented: “He was cracking, from the DR stands wee were playing ‘where’s Holloway’ 🤣”Lincoln’s Ethan Erhahon reveals players STOLE the physio’s car and he was offered a ‘scrap’ with a fan – What the EFL More

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      Championship stars get early shower as sprinklers turned on mid-match leaving players fuming

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      SUNDERLAND and Oxford players were caught off guard as sprinklers turned on mid-match.The incident happened quickly after kick-off with sprinklers going off all over the pitch in the first minute.Sprinklers going off caused a break in play at Sunderland vs OxfordCredit: GettyOxford players were not happy as it incident happened as they were on the attackCredit: GettyOxford were not too pleased as they were on the attack at the time, with the referee calling a halt to play.Players were seen with their arms up in the air – Oxford striker Mark Harris was seen gesturing towards the dugout area.Their frustrations were made worse 15 minutes later as Jobe Bellingham headed in the opener for the hosts.The Black Cats then doubled their lead after half-time through Wilson Isidor.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans found the incident amusing with one saying: “Turning the sprinklers on while Oxford are on the attack is prime s***housery.”Another added: “Seems like Sunderland playing dark arts with sprinklers now.”It was a dramatic day in the Championship as Coventry’s clash with Luton was also stopped for a bizarre reason.The game was halted because somebody was seen paragliding over the Coventry stadium.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIn the 81st minute of the game, cameras stopped filming the match action to watch the peculiar flight path above them.Coventry made use of the break in play as they scored moments later to win 3-2, having trailed 2-0 at half-time.’My pro football team-mate thought he was Spiderman after being spiked on night out’ | What the EFL?! More

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      Wrexham clash delayed after referee injured twice as home and away fans sing brutal chant during substitution

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      WREXHAM’S League One clash away at Charlton was stopped after referee Sam Purkiss suffered a knee injury and had to be replaced.Yet despite the fitness issue, fans inside The Valley had little sympathy for the official as they sang a brutal chant as he left the field.Referee Sam Purkiss was forced off due to a knee injuryCredit: GettyPurkiss initially went down in the 11th minute and received treatment on the field of play.He continued and Conor Coventry’s own goal gave Wrexham a 1-0 lead.Macaulay Gillesphey levelled for the hosts midway through the first half, before Purkiss went down again.This time he was unable to carry on and Alan Dale replaced him 10 minutes before half time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs he left the pitch, fans could be heard singing: “You’re not fit to referee”.Wrexham went to Charlton knowing they could close the gap to Birmingham to just two points with a win.In one of the lunchtime kick-offs, Birmingham were held to a 1-1 draw away at Mansfield.Wrexham are seeking a third successive promotion and have made an impressive start to the season.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPhil Parkinson’s side have picked up seven wins, four draws and two defeats from their opening 13 League One matches.They have also lost just one of their last seven games in all competitions – since going down 3-1 to pacesetters Birmingham in September. More