Leeds United put on a spectacular show to dominate Norwich City, with Canaries striker Ashley Barnes taking center stage as the butt of the jokes in the second half.
Norwich’s strategy to frustrate Leeds and run down the clock was quickly dismantled by Ilia Gruev’s impressive seventh-minute free kick, setting Leeds on the path to a 4-0 victory.
Despite an injury boost that saw Barnes partnering with Josh Sargent up front for Norwich, he failed to pose any real threat to the opposition. Instead, he resorted to unsportsmanlike tactics to try and unsettle the Leeds side, only to be met with more mockery from the home fans.
After being substituted by manager David Wagner, Barnes faced a chorus of sarcastic cheers from the Elland Road crowd as he made his way off the pitch, marking the end of Norwich’s season and ultimately leading to Wagner’s dismissal.
Barnes later took to Instagram to reflect on the disappointing defeat, expressing his desire to bounce back stronger in the next season. Despite the harsh treatment he received from the Leeds fans, Barnes is no stranger to playing the role of a villain on the pitch.
While his attempts to rile up the opposition may not have worked in his favor this time, Barnes remains determined to come back stronger and challenge again in the future.
