Stunning Knockaert strikes put Leicester City second in the Championship
Anthony Knockaert fired Leicester City into the automatic promotion places in the Championship with two unbelievable goals last night.
The Frenchman put City ahead in the first half with a wonderful dipping effort out of nowhere from 35 yards against Huddersfield at the John Smith's Stadium.
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Frenchman Anthony Knockaert scored two unbelievable goals last night against Huddersfield at the John Smith's Stadium
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
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Huddersfield 0 Leicester City 2. Picture: Will Johnston
He then scored an acrobatic second when he somehow back-heeled Paul Konchesky's cross home from behind his own back.
His goals gave Nigel Pearson's men their fourth consecutive victory, the first time they have put such a run together since February, 2011. They are now second in the table.
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Knockaert joined City in the summer from French second division side Guingamp for an undisclosed fee.
It has been reported the fee could be as much as £2.5million but, even if it was that much, it appears to be money well spent. If the France under-21 international was considered an unknown when he arrived, he has certainly announced his arrival.
Pearson hailed Knockaert as his match winner, but said he still had plenty to learn about the English game.
The City boss said Knockaert was not the finished article but would get even better when he gets used to the demands of English football.
"He is a player that can win you a game," he said.
"With players like Anthony, you have to remember he is very young.
"The English game is very different to certainly the French leagues in terms of the tempo.
"The chemistry that makes an individual is important.
"He is a fiery little fellow, but I like that. He will be an interesting one to manage because he has that Gallic flair, but he also has a bit of an edge. I like that. It is important we utilise that.
"The English game is physical and he will acclimatise in time, and with a little patience from us."
City could have won by a greater margin, such was their dominance, as Jamie Vardy and David Nugent had excellent second-half chances.
Comments
by Valefox1
Thursday, October 04 2012, 4:28PM
“What twonk has red arrowed the last 4 posts? I wonder!”
by TheGeofflane
Thursday, October 04 2012, 12:28PM
“Never forget Gudjohnson's thunderbolt from just inside his own half. 'Twas better than Beckham's as it was hit harder and only rose about a yard over the crossbar before going in.”
by lcfctilidie
Thursday, October 04 2012, 11:33AM
“Yes Kingy actually went to head it but it never arrived. He would have been ****ed if Little Tony had missed it though. To be honest King was in the better position. Little Tony just adapted fast and tucked it away. Special bit of skill!”
by Valefox1
Thursday, October 04 2012, 9:14AM
“I reckon Kingy would have got to the ball had AK not got there first, I'd love to have seen the look on Kingy's face.”
by foxeerod
Thursday, October 04 2012, 8:54AM
“as well as knockaerts second goal being an audacious cracker, i also thought it was one of the funniest goals ever....the reason ? look at kingy attempting a diving header a split second behind knockhaerts connection”
by Chappy1884
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 9:39PM
“Forgot Danny Nguessan's 3 to choose from. Blackpool, Swansea or Macclesfield. or Nalis's other 5 - if you want to trawl through video's to choose your favourites.”
by Chappy1884
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 9:34PM
“OK - decision time. (best LCFC French goals)
Goal A. Knockaerts first goal last night,
Goal B. Knockaerts Second goal last night.
Goal C. Liilan Nalis's Volley against Leeds
Goal D. Kermo vs Middlesborough - http://tinyurl.com/3a4sybn
(Ngotty and Rolling didn't get any to choose from)”
by acullingham
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 9:11PM
“Lenny Glover with a dash of Keith Weller. The most exciting city player since Julian Joachim”
by Coalvillefox
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 8:49PM
“Top class finishes. Now let's sort out Bristol City on Saturday. They have always been a problem team for us and it's time we put it right. Loving the forum at the moment as the ultra moanies have legged it, Great to see comments from lots of different fans rather than a couple posting 25 times a day and then correcting anybody else whose view differs. And having the cheek to call it banter. Come on you blue boys!”
by Norman09
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 8:01PM
“Wow those goals, Knocky looks like he had the ball on a string. Viva la France. Good Idea having the Video to watch, I wonder if it would be possible to have Video's of every match. Win ,Loose. or Draw.
PS....DorstOx the owners will let you know if they want a new manager.”