Leeds United super fan from New Zealand on his 'dream' visit that saw him 'in tears' during game at Elland Road

A Leeds United super fan who travelled all the way to West Yorkshire from New Zealand said his visit has been “a dream”.

By Charles Gray

Published 6th Sep 2023, 04:45 BST

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Paul Smith, 61, is visiting Leeds for the seventh time in his life after becoming a huge fan of The Whites in 1973 when he watched them play in the FA Cup final against Sunderland – the first English football match to be broadcast live in his native country.

Since speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post upon his arrival three weeks ago Paul has been to watch the two home games against West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday, saying that he was “in tears” when the club anthem ‘Marching On Together’ was played ahead of kick off.