marty78 Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 I bet I could make Dyer or Gally look like Pele and Maradona with a few YouTube clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan_of_Guingamp Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Of course, the videos are not representative of the level of a player. But it's the goal I can remember of the last season. If you want to see all his goals of the last season, just have a look at this page : http://www.lfp.fr/jo...com=D2&jou=6607 And make a search on youtube with the names of the two teams (Guingamp Monaco for my example) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty78 Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Of course, the videos are not representative of the level of a player. But it's the goal I can remember of the last season. If you want to see all his goals of the last season, just have a look at this page : http://www.lfp.fr/jo...com=D2&jou=6607 And make a search on youtube with the names of the two teams (Guingamp Monaco for my example) Thanks, was not a dig at you by the way. Appreciate the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Merc Anthony Knockaert is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Florent Malouda and Didier Drogba and become a big hit in English football. The 20-year-old winger has agreed a three-year contract with Leicester City after moving from French Ligue 2 side Guingamp, who can also boast the likes of Malouda and Drogba among their list of former players who have made their mark in English football. However, the 5ft 9in attacker almost gave up football when he was rejected by Lens for being too small. But after being encouraged to continue by his father, the 20-year-old made a big impact at Guingamp. He was linked with a move to Newcastle United in April, but it is City who have landed the exciting prospect. "I wanted to stop football and it was my father who encouraged me to continue," said Knockaert in an interview in France. "I am someone who is always there for the team. I think it's one of my qualities. And I think I have some technical skill." Knockaert was born in Roubaix in northern France and began his junior career with Wasquehal, where he stayed for one season, before moving to Leers, a small village team. He was picked up by Lens and signed a five-year deal, but was released. He regained his hunger for football in Belgium with Mouscron, where he played for two seasons. Knockaert moved back to France with Lesquin and played in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group A before he was given a chance in Ligue 2 with Guingamp in 2009, and has made 59 leagueappearances, scoring 13 times. He was included in French Football Weekly's list of the top 50 best young players in France and they wrote: "His attributes are more or less what you would expect of a modern winger, but this guy has a knack of scoring goals. "He is a regular in French youth teams and is currently in the under-20 squad. "In short, he is a hot prospect for the future with loads of pace and trickery up his sleeve, which could help him in a league like the English Premier League." Equally adept on both flanks, his impressive displays have earned him 10 France under-20 caps and he has scored four international goals. His performances have attracted the attention of numerous clubs, including Newcastle and Montpellier, and City boss Nigel Pearson admitted he was a player that had been on his radar for some time. "He will bring an awful lot of quality and enthusiasm," said Pearson. "I am looking forward to him being a big part of our season. He is someone we have been watching for a while." City should officially announce the signing after finalising details and getting Football League approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Good, at least he has ambition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Good, at least he has ambition. and a bit of passion!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan_of_Guingamp Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 He's ambitious, sure. If he feels the support of the coach and the supporters, if he plays in confidence, he can do great things on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_w Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 He's ambitious, sure. If he feels the support of the coach and the supporters, if he plays in confidence, he can do great things on the field. Oh shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Oh shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kyleolly Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Do you have a chant for him like "duh, duh,duh,duh Knockaert(ie)??" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan_of_Guingamp Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 No, in France we don't have this tradiition of creating songs dedicated to a player. But I'm sure you will create a great song for him, with "knock-out" and "heart" maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Lets be honest, we know we're just going to end up with du du du du, Toneh Knock-aht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingari Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 flippin heck , do football clubs still reject players for being too small ? at 5 ft 9 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Lets be honest, we know we're just going to end up with du du du du, Toneh Knock-aht. Are you forgetting the gap left by Super Stevie Howard, I'm sure Super Toneh Knock-aht will fit quite easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Are you forgetting the gap left by Super Stevie Howard, I'm sure Super Toneh Knock-aht will fit quite easily. Nearly.... Sooooooper Toneh Knock-aht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 oui oui, oui oui, oui oui Anthony of course in the tune of the French national anthem or would it sound too sexual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan_of_Guingamp Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 flippin heck , do football clubs still reject players for being too small ? at 5 ft 9 ? This happened in a period where french selection criteria were first based on the strenght and the height of the youngsters. Griezmann, currently playing in Real Sociedad (Liga), had the same problem and left to Spain. France has surely missed some talented players because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chili_con_carne Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Is knockaert fit? when did pre season training start at Guingamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darko2k7 Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Some one as to be able to make a chant from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleolly Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Nearly.... Sooooooper Toneh Knock-aht We've already got sooper Marco Fuctas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan_of_Guingamp Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 Is knockaert fit? when did pre season training start at Guingamp? Yes, he's ready to play. Guingamp started the preparation by the end of June, and Knockaert already played some friendly games. Because of his upcoming leave, he didn't play the first L2 Championship game at Dijon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbrothers Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 This happened in a period where french selection criteria were first based on the strenght and the height of the youngsters. Griezmann, currently playing in Real Sociedad (Liga), had the same problem and left to Spain. France has surely missed some talented players because of this. How long ago was this? Just wondering if it coincided with them going from world champions to a pretty shit international team in a matter of a few years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan_of_Guingamp Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 I think it happened when he was 14-16, so about 4 to 6 years ago (2006-2008). It more or less coincides with our poor results in world competition, because this "criteria" was applied at the beginning of the 2000 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Fatboyslow_ Posted 3 August 2012 Share Posted 3 August 2012 I bet I could make Dyer or Gally look like Pele and Maradona with a few YouTube clips. You cann't be serious !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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