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Title: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: The Swan on August 11, 2019, 10:00:05 PM
I voted for Knockaert in the MOTH.


He was outstanding. He worked his socks off. Long may he continue.
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: SP on August 11, 2019, 10:03:30 PM
Very noticeable how much his fitness has improved since the WHU friendly.  Frightening pace & an eye for goal.
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: Milo on August 11, 2019, 10:37:57 PM
I liked how the ball sticks to his left foot and how he looks to take on the defender. We haven't had a player who tries to take on his man since Aluko.

However.. was surprised to see his Kamara esque reaction to Cairney taking a free kick? Tried to take the ball and then looked really annoyed when Cairney missed?
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: KingofCheese on August 11, 2019, 10:49:05 PM
He looks like a man already fired with passion for the club..the reaction to his missed goal said it all..I think we have had a great window and have a great team!
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: 70sPimlico on August 11, 2019, 10:55:54 PM
not sure id go that far.

He has an attitude that is infectious and us fans love that. I actualy thought ream, then arter had more influential games.

I love players that demand the ball and want to make things happen. Sometimes these players dont do the work out of possesion but from what I have seen he aint one of them.

Not so sure about the tactics of sticking so wide all the time.
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: RaySmith on August 12, 2019, 12:47:14 AM
He seems like winning is very important to him, we surely want that from Fulham players.

Seems a  brilliant acquisition.
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: Bill2 on August 12, 2019, 11:40:08 AM
He was very good, I was pleased when we signed him.
Have to say that all the new boys looked good leaving Scotty with a number of headaches over who to play although Knockhaert and Arter were both excellent.
But need to look at the whole team and difficult to find player who did not play well, Cannot remember Tom misplacing a single pass during the 90, need to check his pass completion rate.
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: Maccy91 on August 12, 2019, 12:04:47 PM
Quote from: Milo on August 11, 2019, 10:37:57 PM
However.. was surprised to see his Kamara esque reaction to Cairney taking a free kick? Tried to take the ball and then looked really annoyed when Cairney missed?


I wouldnt read too much into that, he just comes across to me as ultra competitive and i think he was desperate for a debut home goal, his reaction to his miss in the second half proved as much
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: Tabby on August 12, 2019, 12:12:41 PM
A few guys wearing their heart on their sleeve is good if you want to win things. Knockaert and Mitro are examples of this. It is all about channeling that energy into performances.
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: Buffalo76 on August 12, 2019, 12:15:22 PM
Quote from: KingofCheese on August 11, 2019, 10:49:05 PM
He looks like a man already fired with passion for the club..the reaction to his missed goal said it all..I think we have had a great window and have a great team!



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Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: Buffalo76 on August 12, 2019, 02:35:13 PM
My mate's a Brighton supporter and he told me the Fulham fans will love Knockaert, as he gives 100% every game.
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 12, 2019, 10:00:47 PM
I like his enthusiasm when we scored on both goals - he was ecstatic
Shame Cav didn't show the same for our first, he just walked back and no celebration whatsoever it seemed?
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: Bill2 on August 13, 2019, 10:45:01 AM
Quote from: Bill2 on August 12, 2019, 11:40:08 AM
He was very good, I was pleased when we signed him.
Have to say that all the new boys looked good leaving Scotty with a number of headaches over who to play although Knockhaert and Arter were both excellent.
But need to look at the whole team and difficult to find player who did not play well, Cannot remember Tom misplacing a single pass during the 90, need to check his pass completion rate.
TC pass completion rate was 91%, was anyone in the league any better?
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: Twig on August 13, 2019, 12:43:15 PM
Quote from: Bill2 on August 13, 2019, 10:45:01 AM
Quote from: Bill2 on August 12, 2019, 11:40:08 AM
He was very good, I was pleased when we signed him.
Have to say that all the new boys looked good leaving Scotty with a number of headaches over who to play although Knockhaert and Arter were both excellent.
But need to look at the whole team and difficult to find player who did not play well, Cannot remember Tom misplacing a single pass during the 90, need to check his pass completion rate.
TC pass completion rate was 91%, was anyone in the league any better?

He as my MoM.  I thought he was very influential, so much went through him. The goal was obviously a bit special. He also put in some pretty solid challenges (something he has been criticised for failing to do in the past.  I did think others, including a Knock had good games but it was TC for me.

Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: MJG on August 13, 2019, 12:49:03 PM
Its early but Tom still has some way to reach the 17/18 season stats.
He's made 100 passes in last two games and in the promotion year he was around 80 per game. Great goal, but for me still not as involved as he should be.
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: TC's Sporran on August 13, 2019, 06:12:08 PM
2 games to gel is a lot to ask
5 or 6 games down the road and then we will be able to see who is doing well and fitting into the system and who isnt
Title: Re: Best player on the pitch Knockaert
Post by: The Rational Fan on August 14, 2019, 06:54:04 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 13, 2019, 12:49:03 PM
Its early but Tom still has some way to reach the 17/18 season stats.
He's made 100 passes in last two games and in the promotion year he was around 80 per game. Great goal, but for me still not as involved as he should be.

Cairney's improving 12 passes per game so far, he may still reach 80 passes per game

Game 1: 44 passes (actual)
Game 2: 56 passes (actually improved by 12)
Game 4: 65 passes (estimated improved by 9)
Game 8: 71 passes (estimated improved by 6)
Game 12: 75 passes (estimated improved by 4)
Game 16: 78 passes (estimated improved by 3)
Game 20: 80 passes (estimated improved by 2)