A Favourite Player - first time in 20 years

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Gerry Ryan
Hans Kraay
Garry Nelson

Since then there have been players I liked and those I enjoyed watching, but for some reason I never had a favourite player. I thought maybe because I was getting older and perhaps less infatuated with football.

Then out of the blue last night during the Woking game I realised that Elliott Bennett is my favourite player at the Albion. No doubt - no debate. I think he's great.

Superb footballer, of course, but a character. A passionate player who gives a damn. Generally plays fairly and with a smile. Determined but with flair. A good winger but even better when he is dictating play and pulling the strings as he has been this season. I genuinely think he cares about his team mates and about Brighton. He looked and behaved like the skipper on the pitch last night.

I hope he continues to grow as a player and that he stays with us. And that with him, we'll be playing in the top league in the not-too distant future.

I know that this whiffs of man-love but I wanted to share my thoughts. The man's an absolute diamond and a legend in the making.

 

[Mendoza]

My favourite thing about Bennett is that when he runs, he runs with his tounge sticking out. LOVE IT

 

[jharris]

mine was over last 27 years
Jimmy Case
Steve Penney
Danny Wilson
Clive Walker
John Byrne
Jeff Minton
Rod Thomas
Bobby Zamora
Danny Cullip
and now probably Elliott Bennett and Inigo Calderon

 

[hans kraay fan club]

He is ACES.

Seriously quick.
As hard woking a wide man as I can ever remember.
Brilliant dead ball delivery.
PENCHANT for spectacular strikes.
By all accounts, a charming MODEST young man.

Oh, and my wife commented last night, that he was very 'neat and tidy'!

 

[alan partridge]

think he's my favourite too. Love the passion he shows when he/someone scores.

 

[dannyboy]

Been watching 33 years . Never really got in to the favourite player thing . Obviously liked the likes of nelson , bobby, kuipers etc . However have to say just love the way calderon plays the game .

 

[Mellotron]

Yep. He REALLY cares about this club. Good to see.

 

[Bigtomfu]

Couldn't get to the game last night but watching on ESPN noticed without even thinking about it that Elliott really is top notch.

Three stand out moments:-

1) Mazey run across field, ended in a rough but fair challenge that went out for a goal kick, both players end up on their arses but Bennett gets up, no whinging and pats his Woking compatriot on the back and jogs off - Footballing class.

2) Scores equaliser and immediately runs to Murray then back to half way along past the Albion hoardes shouting "come on" and gesturing for louder support in a proper "we're in this together" manner.

3) Battipiedi hits the bar and cuts a modestly disconsolate figure trotting back to the centre circle. Who's there to greet him offerring words of encouragement and clapping him all the way? Mr Bennett.

The man is simply exciting, effective, intelligent, young, talented and f***ing BRILLIANT.

Contract extension please TB!

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Couldn't get to the game last night but watching on ESPN noticed without even thinking about it that Elliott really is top notch.

Three stand out moments:-

1) Mazey run across field, ended in a rough but fair challenge that went out for a goal kick, both players end up on their arses but Bennett gets up, no whinging and pats his Woking compatriot on the back and jogs off - Footballing class.

2) Scores equaliser and immediately runs to Murray then back to half way along past the Albion hoardes shouting "come on" and gesturing for louder support in a proper "we're in this together" manner.

3) Battipiedi hits the bar and cuts a modestly disconsolate figure trotting back to the centre circle. Who's there to greet him offerring words of encouragement and clapping him all the way? Mr Bennett.

The man is simply exciting, effective, intelligent, young, talented and f***ing BRILLIANT.

Contract extension please TB!

Exactly.

 

[Farehamseagull]

Absolutely spot on. In a good team he still manages to stand out most weeks and his attitude really is first class. He's so mature for his age on and off the pitch, as has been said I thought he looked like the unofficial captain last night. I honestly think hes got a massive future if he carries on working hard and developing the way he is, hopefully that will be with us

 

[Zesh Rehman]

Richie Barker
Gary Hart
Bobby Zamora
Glenn Murray

 

[Gritt23]

Is his brother any good?

Imagine if we could have another one just like him.

 

[BrickTamland]

The thing I loved about last night is that when we were sloppy at the back he seemed to be there to collect it and bring it vfoward with pace and usually doing something with it. I am honoured to share the same second name as such a magical, magical person.

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

He's been my favourite for longer. And I love him more.


So there.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Is his brother any good?

Imagine if we could have another one just like him.

The youth team coaches at Wolves apparently rated Kyle higher at one point, and he is getting absultely rave reviews in L2 at Bury right now.

 

[Safe.]

I think Bennett is mad.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Just think of all the prats who voted Crofts as player of the season last year.

Bennett was the stand out last season and should hopefully ROMP it this season if there was any Justice. With Painter 2nd and Calde third.

 

[seagullsdaz]

Elliott Bennett is def my favourite player for the Albion. Last night he was everywhere, ran his socks off!

 

[Conkers]

Premiership within 3 years.

 

[Spunk Bubble]

Been watching 33 years . Never really got in to the favourite player thing . Obviously liked the likes of nelson , bobby, kuipers etc . However have to say just love the way calderon plays the game .

Well then, they were your FAVOURITE players !!.