I had a lot of respect for Leon. I've got none whatsoever for Murray. Not even sure why.
My fault I'm sure
Leon hasn't got any respect for himself - he's proved that time and again.
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The talent we've let go in recent seasons due to mis management
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Leon hasn't got any respect for himself - he's proved that time and again.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Leon did a damn good job for us, no matter how much anyone attempts to rewrite history. Sure he was a complex character, but a younger, smarter manager than McGhee might have been able to bring more of the best out of him.
Lord Large
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A decent manager could have embraced Knight's ability.
I honestly think his time here at Withdean was a crossroads in his career. Sadly for him, and ultimately us, we know which way it went.
But, for one season or more he was on fire.
I honestly think his time here at Withdean was a crossroads in his career. Sadly for him, and ultimately us, we know which way it went.
But, for one season or more he was on fire.
Maybe with both Leon and CKR, was that they were on the bench, or out of position, when McGhee insisted on playing Virgo up front, and that's what put their noses out of joint.
What sort of manager in his right mind would play Virgo in a position other than defe....... (oh)
What sort of manager in his right mind would play Virgo in a position other than defe....... (oh)
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Thank you Lord Large.
I was beginning to think it was just me that thought Leon Knight Was Alright
I was beginning to think it was just me that thought Leon Knight Was Alright
Is this the same Leon Knight that took such delight at the Albion being relegated?
He can f*** right off to the sewer from where he came.
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totally agree
Had McGhee not insisted on playing long ball over his head all the time, and played it to feet once in a while, he wouldn't have become frustrated and his career might have been very different
Lord Large
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He was on fire when Coppell let him play on the shoulder of the last defender and did not expect him to be some sort of target man, constantly playing with his back to goal and getting a kicking from a centre back twice his size following another aimless lump forward.
Yes, I suppose the anti-Knight brigade can say they were proved right, but I think some players do get to a point, perhaps a last-chance saloon, where they either click with a boss and go on to great things, or fall out and end up in non-league.
I am sure Knight had his faults as much as McGhee but a better manager (i.e. Coppell) might have made it easier for the little magician to fullfil his potential.
I can't help thinking the lower down the leagues you go, the more old school and stubborn the approach of the manager. Sadly for people like Leon Knight post Coppell he never got the manger he needed to HELP himself sort out his attitude.
I for one loved him and will be forever grateful to him for some magic moments, like the play off final, Sheffield United away etc.
Yes, I suppose the anti-Knight brigade can say they were proved right, but I think some players do get to a point, perhaps a last-chance saloon, where they either click with a boss and go on to great things, or fall out and end up in non-league.
I am sure Knight had his faults as much as McGhee but a better manager (i.e. Coppell) might have made it easier for the little magician to fullfil his potential.
I can't help thinking the lower down the leagues you go, the more old school and stubborn the approach of the manager. Sadly for people like Leon Knight post Coppell he never got the manger he needed to HELP himself sort out his attitude.
I for one loved him and will be forever grateful to him for some magic moments, like the play off final, Sheffield United away etc.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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That was between him and McGhee and by exension the club in general.
Leon never once slagged the fans - and I challenge you to provide a quote where he did.
Barrel of Fun
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Poor little guy had to take an alternate position for the good of the team. He was not scoring and we had taken a pitiful amount of points from the opening 10 fixtures. The decision to play Leon elsewhere and move Virgo upfront ensured that we finished in our highest position for 13 plus years and kept us up against the (rank) odds.
"It was terrific to see Brighton go down. I was absolutely delighted that they got relegated. You cannot understand how happy I was. But I don't want to be playing them next season. Hopefully, we can leapfrog them as they come down."
He's a f***ing disgrace, we paid his wages for two years and he comes out with this.......and you love him?
He's a f***ing disgrace, we paid his wages for two years and he comes out with this.......and you love him?
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Again. Quote me where he slagged the fans. He was rightly pissed off at the manager and by extension the club. But not the fans. Total respect to the boy.
Lord Large
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So were the fans who used to abuse Knight at every chance. The vitriol hurled at him during home games by people who should have been pleased we had a talented goalscorer was close to disgraceful.
I don't think anyone can blame him for the way he has spoken about Brighton since leaving, considering the all round treatment he got when he was here.
I don't think anyone can blame him for the way he has spoken about Brighton since leaving, considering the all round treatment he got when he was here.
The fans ARE Brighton, not the manager, not the other players (many of whom also couldn't stand him).
Concentrate on your vendetta against Murray
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Love to stay here and answer the toss, but off to GONZO! at the Duke Of York. Back half-6ish
Love to stay here and answer the toss, but off to GONZO! at the Duke Of York. Back half-6ish
Enjoy
Storer68
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Phil Stant
Warren Aspinall
How did they slip through the net
Warren Aspinall
How did they slip through the net
Storer68
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and that was Coppell.
Knight always said that Coppell was the only reaason he signed for us.
once Coppell left, Knight's carteer started to falter
Barrel of Fun
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Phil Stant
Warren Aspinall
How did they slip through the net
The net had inordinately large holes?
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