[Albion] 2018 who's the flairest of them all? Round 1 group A

Garry Nelson's Left Foot · Feb 28, 2018

I have to be honest, I'm still not 100% sure on what NSC's definition of flair is. So if someone could explain clearly and simply for a dunderhead like myself that would be greatly appreciated.

for me, a flair player is one who is extremely skilled but for one reason or another flatters to deceive and fails to deliver consistently although has moments of pure magic up his sleeve. If he has an unorthodox appearance or lifestyle then that's a bonus. On those criteria McCourt is surely the winner. The only others that can be in consideration are Lua Lua and possibly Kazim Richards. The others are either shit or lacking the real flair skill magic.

Mellotron · Feb 28, 2018

Garry Nelson's Left Foot said:
I have to be honest, I'm still not 100% sure on what NSC's definition of flair is. So if someone could explain clearly and simply for a dunderhead like myself that would be greatly appreciated.

for me, a flair player is one who is extremely skilled but for one reason or another flatters to deceive and fails to deliver consistently although has moments of pure magic up his sleeve. If he has an unorthodox appearance or lifestyle then that's a bonus. On those criteria McCourt is surely the winner. The only others that can be in consideration are Lua Lua and possibly Kazim Richards. The others are either shit or lacking the real flair skill magic.

Think you’ve pretty much got it. @turienzo’s lovechild is the best person to define it.

It’s certainly NOT about being consistently good at football, or reliable in any way whatsoever.

turienzo's lovechild · Feb 28, 2018

Luke93 said:
He scored with his face!

So did Andy Crosby

turienzo's lovechild · Feb 28, 2018

Jimmy Grimble said:
Who won it last year? And have they been rested from this years contest?

The previous incarnation of this was in 2016 and was won by Vicente. He is a participant this year

turienzo's lovechild · Feb 28, 2018

Garry Nelson's Left Foot said:
I have to be honest, I'm still not 100% sure on what NSC's definition of flair is. So if someone could explain clearly and simply for a dunderhead like myself that would be greatly appreciated.

for me, a flair player is one who is extremely skilled but for one reason or another flatters to deceive and fails to deliver consistently although has moments of pure magic up his sleeve. If he has an unorthodox appearance or lifestyle then that's a bonus. On those criteria McCourt is surely the winner. The only others that can be in consideration are Lua Lua and possibly Kazim Richards. The others are either shit or lacking the real flair skill magic.

Yeh you've got it really. Things to look out for are:
-skilful but flatters to deceive
-unfulfilled potential
-appearance (long hair etc)
-bad boy lifestyle
-off field shenanigans

Obviously you don't expect someone to tick all the boxes but he really needs to excel in at least one of the above areas to be in contention. On a global scale think of former Deportivo playmaker Djalminha or Jose Luis Chilavert and you can't go wrong

Giraffe · Feb 28, 2018

turienzo's lovechild said:
Yeh you've got it really. Things to look out for are:
-skilful but flatters to deceive
-unfulfilled potential
-appearance (long hair etc)
-bad boy lifestyle
-off field shenanigans

Obviously you don't expect someone to tick all the boxes but he really needs to excel in at least one of the above areas to be in contention. On a global scale think of former Deportivo playmaker Djalminha or Jose Luis Chilavert and you can't go wrong

Micky Thomas ticks all of these boxes.

Lower West Stander · Feb 28, 2018

McCourt seems to be playing in native Northern Ireland at the moment. Saw a report recently about some amazing goal he’d scored and was referred to as the Northern Irish Messi.

Scoring amazing goals in rubbish leagues and getting silly comparisons with top players has to be part of the criteria.

So Team McCourt for me!

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Petee · Feb 28, 2018

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flair
flɛː/Submit
noun
noun: flair
1.
a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well.
"she had a flair for languages"
synonyms: aptitude, talent, gift, knack, instinct, natural ability, ability, capability, capacity, faculty, facility, skill, bent, feel, genius
"an activist with a flair for publicity"
antonyms: inability
2.
stylishness and originality.
"she dressed with flair"
synonyms: style, stylishness, panache, verve, dash, elan, finesse, poise, elegance, sparkle, brio; More
inventiveness, creativity;
taste, good taste, discernment, discrimination;
informalclass, pizzazz
"she dressed with flair"

Actual definition is someone with skill or style or both

MattBackHome · Feb 28, 2018

I've been an acolyte of McCourt's flair credentials from day dot, yet this year I find myself strangely drawn to Kemy.

I'm swayed by his absurd social media presence (those long insta stories featuring him filming himself in his car nodding along to a tune, as if it was his own song are something to behold). I'm convinced that in his own head he is an utterly perfect specimen of humanity.

But on the other hand there's THIS:

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A1X · Feb 28, 2018

turienzo's lovechild said:
-skilful but flatters to deceive
-unfulfilled potential
-appearance (long hair etc)
-bad boy lifestyle
-off field shenanigans

Not so sure about the bad boy lifestyle, but take all those out and Team Skalak should be doing well here. His hair isn't long, but it's clearly ridiculous.

LlcoolJ · Feb 28, 2018

Tough group.

Garry Nelson's Left Foot · Feb 28, 2018

Mellotron said:
Think you’ve pretty much got it. @turienzo’s lovechild is the best person to define it.

It’s certainly NOT about being consistently good at football, or reliable in any way whatsoever.

turienzo's lovechild said:
Yeh you've got it really. Things to look out for are:
-skilful but flatters to deceive
-unfulfilled potential
-appearance (long hair etc)
-bad boy lifestyle
-off field shenanigans

Obviously you don't expect someone to tick all the boxes but he really needs to excel in at least one of the above areas to be in contention. On a global scale think of former Deportivo playmaker Djalminha or Jose Luis Chilavert and you can't go wrong

Thanks guys.

It's good to know I'm on the right track. I didn't want to be one of those dimmies who completely misses the point and votes for someone entirely unsuitable for the contest.

My number one choice in this group is McCourt but he seems to be coasting through so I shall send some love to Kaz. A man who could rip a full back a new one and score a wonder rocket strike of a goal but for everyone of those there were twenty shots sliced wide, ballooned over or just clubbed straight at a defender. A man who could come on one week for the last twenty minutes absolutely terrorise the opposing defence and then the following week be unable to control the ball when he started the game. a man who would inevitably spend a month finding his form have two or three great games and then spend the next two months on the treatment table. A player who either through magic or frustration got you off your seat time and time again. A man who is utterly incomprehensible away form the pitch.

MattBackHome · Feb 28, 2018

Garry Nelson's Left Foot said:
Thanks guys.

It's good to know I'm on the right track. I didn't want to be one of those dimmies who completely misses the point and votes for someone entirely unsuitable for the contest.

My number one choice in this group is McCourt but he seems to be coasting through so I shall send some love to Kaz. A man who could rip a full back a new one and score a wonder rocket strike of a goal but for everyone of those there were twenty shots sliced wide, ballooned over or just clubbed straight at a defender. A man who could come on one week for the last twenty minutes absolutely terrorise the opposing defence and then the following week be unable to control the ball when he started the game. a man who would inevitably spend a month finding his form have two or three great games and then spend the next two months on the treatment table. A player who either through magic or frustration got you off your seat time and time again. A man who is utterly incomprehensible away form the pitch.

Kaz gets extra flair point for me for having the most unique playing style I've ever seen. That ridiculously exaggerated stepove that you could see coming a mile off. Those circus freak sized thighs. Wonderful.

Mellotron · Feb 28, 2018

MattBackHome said:
Kaz gets extra flair point for me for having the most unique playing style I've ever seen. That ridiculously exaggerated stepove that you could see coming a mile off. Those circus freak sized thighs. Wonderful.

Me and my bro always thought his movements on flat land were akin to how most people move on a bouncy castle.

happypig · Feb 28, 2018

I remember Paddy coming on once and doing sod all except beating 3 players and shooting. It was one of those that if it had gone in we'd still be talking about it today. But it didn't, it went well wide. He did nothing for the rest of that game either (or indeed for the rest of his time here).

So I'm IN.

Munkfish · Feb 28, 2018

A1X said:
Jiri Skalak has done two things of note in a Brighton shirt.

1. Achieved the highest ever ratio of quality of player vs quality of best goal (terrible / amazing).
2. Posed in in his garden while stood on a bucket to celebrate promotion.

Utterly mental.

Adding to point two, clearly looking like he had been at an 'afters' party no doubt smashing some fat lines. He looks utterly wired.

RandyWanger · Feb 28, 2018

He scores with his face...

Couldn't Be Hyypia · Feb 28, 2018

How flair do you want?

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Central European hit man
Certified fruit loop
Hair to die for (if you criticise it)
And the ugliest handbag dog of all time

Winner, winner, dog's dinner.

Couldn't Be Hyypia · Feb 28, 2018

Or this ffs?

Cullip4 · Feb 28, 2018

Let’s face it, until another Brighton player has had a detailed pic by pic analysis of their “signature move” in the Argus, you’d might as well just rename this the Denny Mundee Cup

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[Albion] 2018 who's the flairest of them all? Round 1 group A

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