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Farke: Supporters were fan-tastic

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The LeaguePaper Team
20 September 2020

By Jamie Wilson

EYES FRONT: Norwich’s Onel Hernandez, right, and Preston’s Darnell Fisher battle for the ball
PICTURE: PA Images

DANIEL FARKE paid tribute to his side’s small group of fans at Carrow Road after the Canaries twice came from behind to earn a draw against Preston North End.
The game was one of the EFL’s test events for bringing fans back to grounds during the ongoing battle against Covid-19, with 1,000 selected after coming through a ballot.
After going behind to a Scott Sinclair penalty, the Canaries levelled via Teemu Pukki.
Preston again got the...

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