[Football] They've got Knockaert - a photo story

[Wozza]

My eldest son (an Albion STH) was invited to take a penalty at half-time at Craven Cottage yesterday, so I saw Fulham v Blackburn Rovers...



There were quite a few Fulham fans in Knockaert shirts.

I find it weird when fans get a name on their back before they've even seen the player in action - but I guess they MIGHT have been at Barnsley last week, where AK came on as sub.



Anyway, AK hugged the line on the right wing all match (until subbed on 82min), and seemed to enjoy himself...



... probably because he had clearly been asked NOT to track back.

But the service to him - in his advanced role - could have been much better.



Of course, angry AK was still evident when he missed his chances (he had two).



"There's Brighton there, there's Brighton there..."

Also, ex-Albion winger Elliott Bennett, out of picture.



AK celebrated Fulham's second goal like he scored it himself.

I regret to inform you that Knockaert JOINED IN with Mitrovic's stupid twisty-hand-to-hear celebration (the only player to do so).

I nearly vommed in my mouth.

He's Fulham now.



AK had many family and friends in the crowd witnessing the 2-0 win, including his young son in a "Daddy" shirt.

My son had his penalty saved - by a man dressed as a badger. *sigh*

FIN.

 

[sjamesb3466]

He's moved on and so have we.

Will always remember how amazing he was during our promotion season and for THAT goal against Palace last season. Sad that he never made the step up, I fear that may be the story of his career but still one of the most exciting players I have seen in the stripes.

 

[nickjhs]

He was a man of his time, the time has passed on.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Sign the badger up.

 

[SUIYHP]

Sadly he never quite cut it in the EPL. The defenders are just that little bit sharper against his tricks, and his frustration was negatively affecting the team. Still, he had his moments, scored a few for us and even had the best goal last season, that’s the least we could have asked of him and he delivered. I think now was the right time to send him off, and Fulham is a good place for him to go to. I’m sure Knocky appreciates his time here and everything the club and fans did for him.

 

[Justice]

If he had played to his championship levels in the PL he would be off to a top 4 club for £40m not Fulham, he played well just not consistently to suggest he can’t play in the PL is a myth.

 

[jimhigham]

He's had a rotten couple of years, which must be especially tough when your job is under public scrutiny the entire time. Just hopes he finds some stability and happiness. Thanks AK. Best of luck to you.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

My eldest son (an Albion STH) was invited to take a penalty at half-time at Craven Cottage yesterday, so I saw Fulham v Blackburn Rovers...
FIN.

Thanks for posting. Good to see him smiling. All the best.

 

[Knocky's Nose]

Good Luck to him. I hope he does well there, bangs in loads of goals, gets loads of assists, and they all love him and sing his name.

He has PL quality but sadly I don't think he could show that week in, week out. In the PL, you need consistency. In the Championship you can get away with the odd off-day.

 

[Lush]

I genuinely thought Elliott Bennett had retired. Good to see him still plying his trade - and in the Championship too!.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I genuinely thought Elliott Bennett had retired. Good to see him still plying his trade - and in the Championship too!.

Funnily enough I was thinking about EB yesterday during our game. Was wondering if he'd get in our side at his best... probably not.

 

[Triggaaar]

I still see him many times a day, as he's the background on my PC. As are many unhappy Palace fans

Gone but never forgotten

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

I still see him many times a day, as he's the background on my PC. As are many unhappy Palace fans

Gone but never forgotten

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[Gabbiano]

My eldest son (an Albion STH) was invited to take a penalty at half-time at Craven Cottage yesterday, so I saw Fulham v Blackburn Rovers...

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There were quite a few Fulham fans in Knockaert shirts.

I find it weird when fans get a name on their back before they've even seen the player in action - but I guess they MIGHT have been at Barnsley last week, where AK came on as sub.

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Anyway, AK hugged the line on the right wing all match (until subbed on 82min), and seemed to enjoy himself...

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... probably because he had clearly been asked NOT to track back.

But the service to him - in his advanced role - could have been much better.

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Of course, angry AK was still evident when he missed his chances (he had two).

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"There's Brighton there, there's Brighton there..."

Also, ex-Albion winger Elliott Bennett, out of picture.

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AK celebrated Fulham's second goal like he scored it himself.

I regret to inform you that Knockaert JOINED IN with Mitrovic's stupid twisty-hand-to-hear celebration (the only player to do so).

I nearly vommed in my mouth.

He's Fulham now.

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AK had many family and friends in the crowd witnessing the 2-0 win, including his young son in a "Daddy" shirt.

My son had his penalty saved - by a man dressed as a badger. *sigh*

FIN.

Now that Knocky has effectively gone, I think I’m probably not alone in being more interested in how Walton performed.

How did our young goalie look for Blackburn? Read a few comments on their forum that he has looked a little nervy and needs to be more commanding. Hopefully he’s just settling in.

 

[Ernest]

My son had his penalty saved - by a man dressed as a badger. *sigh*

FIN.

I'd rather have seen a picture of that

 

[Wozza]

Now that Knocky has effectively gone, I think I’m probably not alone in being more interested in how Walton performed.

How did our young goalie look for Blackburn? Read a few comments on their forum that he has looked a little nervy and needs to be more commanding. Hopefully he’s just settling in.

He couldn’t do much about the goals. Blackburn pretty poor, so wouldn’t want to rate him on this game.

 

[Wozza]

I'd rather have seen a picture of that

Opposite end of ground, sadly. #organisationfail

 

[Blue3]

Tricky badgers are

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Oops.

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

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Is Knocky wearing a TINY little hat?