[Albion] Most EXCITING player in the Championship

[Bozza]

A conversation from Saturday which I'd like to throw open to NSC's broad footballing knowledge base...

Is there a more EXCITING player in the Championship than Anthony Knockaert?

I don't mean "best player" nor "most valuable player" (Lewis Dunk probably eclipses him there for a start) but exciting. A player who can do wondrous things with a football who can get a crowd off their arses in anticipation of what he may do next.

Is there someone else in the Championship who can do this more than our own little diamond?

 

[Hotchilidog]

Is there someone else in the Championship who can do this more than our own little diamond?

No.

 

[Buzzer]

On his day that Foristieri chap at Wednesday can be sublime.

 

[dazzer6666]

Is there someone else in the Championship who can do this more than our own little diamond?

Nope

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Elvis Manu.

 

[dazzer6666]

Elvis Manu.

Exciting, not 'exiting'

 

[Normski1989]

There are plenty of players that can produce a rare moment of magic... But Knockaert seems to do it so frequently. My opinion, as a completely biased Albion fan, is that he is by far the most exciting player in the Championship.

 

[Gazwag]

About his only weakness is the difference between his home form and away form. I can only really remember Reading away when he was brilliant and to a lesser extent Sheff Wed.

 

[beefypigeon]

No, I don't think there is anybody as exciting.

Forestieri would be up there, he's capable of the sublime but he doesn't have the trickery and unpredictability that Knockaert does.

 

[herecomesaregular]

No.

However, I also get leg rubbingly excited when Jamie Murphy runs so directly at the opposition.

 

[BensGrandad]

AK, Foriestiere and Tom Ince the main contenders but AK the most consistent

 

[Goldstone1976]

AK, Foriestiere and Tom Ince the main contenders but AK the most consistent

I'm surprised, BG - I thought you might have plumped for Bong. I agree though, AK is the most exciting player in the league.

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

On his day that Foristieri chap at Wednesday can be sublime.

Forestieri came into my mind too. I guess Derby fans would suggest Will Hughes or even Tom Ince, when he can be bothered.

Has to be Knockaert for his mix of attacking play, dribbling skills, goals, assists and even tackling back. Not just another wide player, he is a real headache for opposing teams to play against. They know what he is capable of and presumably set out to counter him but so often fail. He has that rare 'X' factor with a quicksilver footballing brain, feet and ball skills. Reminds me of Peter Ward at his peak when decent defences knew what he was capable of but just could not cope with him.

Then there is AK's obvious passion for the game and rapport with the Albion fans. I suspect we might see that raised a notch or two when he returns to the team.

What a bargain too. How many other clubs must be kicking themselves they did not sign him?

 

[studio150]

On his day that Foristieri chap at Wednesday can be sublime.

His driving is worthy of an Olympic gold

 

[MattBackHome]

McGugan, in fits and starts, when he's given a chance. Also Forestieri and Hughes.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Goals are exciting. If he stays fit for a decent spell, then Scott Hogan would be up their with Knockaert - albeit in a completely different way.

 

[lawros left foot]

Your Mum

 

[stss30]

Michael McGovern has produced several exciting moments in the past 2 games alone!

 

[Marshy]

AK, Foristieri, Ince, Ritchie, Hoolahan all players capable of those real moments of magic.

I do believe AK pips them all however.

 

[perseus]

Just has to grow a beard and he might make it as number one.