Leicester's most far-flung fan? Lonely Kiwi nurtured on Shoot magazine

Unless there's a penguin somewhere in Antarctica sporting a Jamie Vardy replica shirt, it's no stretch to describe New Zealander Rod de Lisle as Leicester City's most far-flung supporter. De Lisle has kept faith with the Foxes from 18,500 kilometres (11,500 miles) for more than 40 years, candidly admitting there have been more lows than highs. Leicester opened their campaign as 5,000-1 outsiders but are on the cusp of a fairytale win thanks to striker Vardy and his teammates, who were little known outside King Power Stadium before the season began.

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