Who was the fastest ever Brighton player?

[5ways]

James Wilson?

Wilson - rated at 80 for pace on FIFA 16 - was challenged by YouTube channel F2Freestylers to test his sprinting prowess over the relatively short distance of 40 metres.

Players are frequently tried over the distance to check their speed and the 19-year-old did not disappoint.

He clocked an impressive five seconds… but where does that leave him compared to Arsenal's speed demons?

Gunners legend Thierry Henry had a long-standing record of 4.82 seconds until Theo Walcott smashed it with a time of 4.42 seconds.

But it is right-back Hector Bellerin who holds the title of Arsenal's fastest player with a 40-metre record of 4.41 seconds leaving Wilson trailing in his path.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/fo...ed-ace-speed-test-beat-Arsenal-s-sprint-stars

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I'd have a wager on Mike Small.

http://www.northstandchat.com/showt...-in-your-all-time-BHA-4*100m-relay-team/page3

Actually yeah, for a big man Mike Small was pretty rapid. Difficult to knock off the ball once he't got up a head of steam too.

Not so sure he would be as pacey as a short or lightweight winger over a short sprint though.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Kemy. An unappreciated whippet.

Only when running for the chippy or Kebab shop.

 

[The Birdman]

What about Tony Towner with little legs.

 

[London Irish]

In about 2004 I remember watching the players warm down, and Gary Hart was the quickest running from one end of the pitch to the other. But that was when the team lacked pace all over!

could teach the modern lot how to win playoffs!

 

[Jam The Man]

Pretty sure Storer won (or came second) in a national competition over 100 metres, about a year before he joined us. I think he nailed 100 metres in sub 11 seconds.

 

[GAZTASTIC]

Dave Armstrong I'm afraid

Agree, Dave Armstrong was very swift, but lacked the skill to take advantage of it.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Derek Neate - played around the 1950's as an amateur, was due to go to the Olympics and broke his leg.

Died a couple of years ago I think.

 

[Norman Baker suck my lozenge]

Kemy. An unappreciated whippet.

I've seen milk turn quicker than that ****.

 

[GT49er]

Kemy. An unappreciated whippet.

Unappreciated? I heard he enjoyed every mouthful.........................

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Acceleration (10 yards) or sprint speed (35 yards)

Current: Elvis Manu (probably)

Elvis?? Was that 'tongue in cheek'?

The pace is a myth, he couldn't even outrun a donkey Crawley CB.

I honestly doubt whether he is even in the 10 most quickest in the current squad.

 

[bobbysmith01]

Dave Armstrong, think he was Olympic standard, could not cross for toffee and often use to end up over the wall in the north stand


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[Tony Towner's Fridge]

David Armstrong. Southern Counties sprint champion and could cross into the West Stand at the Goldstone with regular ease......fast but not very good at football.......

IMHO of course


TNBA

TTF

 

[Seagull58]

As said above, Dave Armstrong without question. Professional sprinter pace and much too fast to kick a ball in the right direction.

 

[Bladders]

Clive 'Badger' Walker

 

[maltaseagull]

Frankie Howard was pretty quick

Yep - Straight down to the corner flag and turn left!

 

[knocky1]

Actually yeah, for a big man Mike Small was pretty rapid. Difficult to knock off the ball once he't got up a head of steam too.

Not so sure he would be as pacey as a short or lightweight winger over a short sprint though.

Sprinters are usually the big and heavy men. Agree that we don't know though. It would be good to see a virtual race between all players past and present.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Dave Armstrong. Didn't waste any effort on football skills though!

 

[Shy Talk]

Seem to recall we had a winger called Flash Gordon in the 50s or60s. He must've been pretty quick!

 

[Wiggy Power]

Mark Flatts
Kirt Nogan
Rafael Mead
Mark Gall
Muzzy Carayol

All pretty rapid.




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