7 Players Who Are TOO GOOD For The Championship (2024)

From Sunderland star Jack Clarke to Leeds United's Georginio Rutter, HITC Sevens takes a look at a number of footballers in the Sky Bet Championship who already appear to be capable of playing at a much higher level.
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[@nathanbrown4470]

Speaking of the championship, would love a documentary style video on Leicester City rise and fall from Premier League champions to relegation.

[@listey]

Nice idea. Please let us know when you have made and posted it Nathan.

[@majestic6265]

There going back to premier league next season

[@GFacts999]

Just search the jamie vardy story😂

[@nathanlycett7749]

What about them cheating so they didn’t go bust

[@iangelling]

@@nathanlycett7749terrible wasn’t it? We Foxes fans laugh about it every day. I can’t believe we got away with it. Tough shit everyone else.

[@jackbeswick4662]

Callum O'Hare, Milan Van Ewijk and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto at Coventry. All Premier League quality.

[@SamOGr]

as a Leeds fan I think Summerville should be here for us, Rutter is amazing and what he does with the ball at his feet is unlike anyone ive seen for leeds, but summeeville has the higher ceiling and so good this year also archie gray deserves a shout

[@CB-xr1eg]

Also Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk who have both been excellent in central defence.

[@stephenhodgson3506]

@@CB-xr1eg but he did say players on loan would not be considered so that rules out Roden

[@control2XS]

I think Rutter on his day is better than Cry, Cry has just been more consistent. What do you mean by "higher ceiling"? Both have insane potential being so young, but Rutter is even younger.

[@drillnewsandclips3798]

as an Exeter fan, I think Ampadu should be here

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@stephenhodgson3506 Rodon*

[@Aperson-62]

Hayden Hackney at Middlesbrough probably worth a shout? Guy is 21 and is a regular starter for a good Middlesbrough side, scoring against Chelsea in the League Cup.

[@Ceaseless_Watcher]

Being a regular starter for a mid-table Championship side doesn't make you too good for the Championship. It makes you good enough for the middle of The Championship. And everyone scores against Chrlsea.

[@JasonWilliams89]

Lol

[@johnk830]

The England U21 International Hayden Hackney! But seriously don't advertise this there is already too many prem clubs already monitoring him!

[@user-xk5gg3oh2j]

but starting and playing 90 mins of every game for England U21s does@@Ceaseless_Watcher

[@martinhardy5462]

Honestly, he's awful. Trust me I'm a Middlesbrough fan 😉 Nothing to see here, move along. This is not the midfielder you are looking for.

[@jamesr5827]

Gabriel Sara and Jonny Rowe are too good for this league. It's so frustrating that Wagner insists on playing Sara so deep. His numbers would be frightening this season if he were given the chance to play in his proper role 🔰

[@Re94n]

can confirm Sara is ridiculously good, he would make such a difference for us (Leeds) but can't see him going anywhere but the PL or a decent european club if he did choose to leave.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Better to keep the numbers down so he doesn’t get sold too soon If they get promoted he will stay with Leeds and show us what he is made of in the prem

[@Lintonz]

Hayden Hackney not being in the honourable mentions is shocking

[@LudiCrust.]

Ikr?! Like peeing on an electric fence level shocking⚡️💀

[@Sn0wmead]

I’m definitely biased as a Plymouth fan but Morgan Whittaker has a bright future ahead of him. He was incredible last season when we won league one and has been arguably even better this season in the championship and the £1 million we spent for him is looking like an absolute bargain

[@ItSdAb1zZle]

I agree mate he will have a bright future ahead of him, when he joined schumy at the mighty potters 😉

[@battlep0t]

Swansea completely fumbled that one.

[@steviebgooder]

Nowhere near Prem class at the moment. Too many errors in approach play. But…. Absolutely wonderful finisher from anywhere on that left foot. Let’s not forget he couldn’t make it at Swansea. Needs at least another year at Plymouth where both parties will benefit. Good look in the future though Morgan.

[@TheRynator14]

​@@ItSdAb1zZleIf he's going anywhere he ain't going to Stoke. Lads gotta have more ambition than a club around the same area in the table as us. He's came out and said he's happy here and wants to stay, unsurprising given his girlfriend is from here. It'll take a club of actual prestige, an Ipswich or Leicester, or even some of the prem leagues that are eyeing him such as Brentford, West Ham or Brighton, to lure him away. Stoke is barely an upgrade, itll mostly be with the pay.

[@ItSdAb1zZle]

@@TheRynator14 I was only having a bit of banter mate, why is it you Plymouth fans take it so personal. You lot said the same thing about Schumacher and he came to us, Luke Cundle came to us seems to me the only people who don't think coming to Stoke is an upgrade are your poor delusional fans 😢

[@Internazionale2010]

Rutter could be one of those strikers who ends up in midfield due to good technical ability and sub par finishing like Joelinton, who ironically also came from Hoffenheim and put up similar numbers and cost a similar fee.

[@ep1phany62]

As a Brighton fan I have a soft spot for Hull because of Liam Rosenior. Really pleased to see him doing so well💪🏻

[@typhoon2827]

Cheers. He was a favourite when he was a player at City too. Top bloke.

[@MsBurndog]

No mention of Hayden Hackney is crazy

[@danielholder8167]

The bloke has 0 ball knowledge he’s from hull after all and they’ve only just discovered decent football in the last year

[@eldante4139]

Hayden Hackney is excellent and set to get to the top.

[@ThreeRunHomer]

I hope Palace are watching. Philogene would be a nice addition to the attacking midfield alongside Eze and Olise.

[@Blackamberarmy]

NA WE AINT GIVIN PHILOGENE AWAY NOT TODAY 100M AT LEAST

[@battlep0t]

I swear you guys just hoard every promising London born attacking mid who has a good season in the Championship

[@ThreeRunHomer]

@@battlep0t Got to keep them away from the rich clubs, where they wouldn’t get the playing time they need to continue developing.

[@Joot_Doctor]

Nah he’s coming back to the Villa.

[@JackManEveryday]

@@battlep0tit’s not hoarding though, they actually sign them to play them unlike most prem teams. As a Boro fan I’d be pretty happy if our yearly big sale of a youngster was to palace.

[@sirokat]

I really love seeing this video format. Would like to see a similar video for some overseas leagues that many may not watch. There are a lot of incredibly talented players in North and South American leagues who many aren’t familiar with. Same with African and Asian leagues.

[@MrJelly99]

Lots of great players in the champ with potential to be premier league players, but Walker-Peters has already proven to be a very good player at that level. Getting capped at RB for England is probably one of the toughest caps to get in world football with Walker, James, TAA and Trippier, yet he did it. He was consistenty one of our best players while we were a midtable PL team for years. Its a joke that he is in the Championship. Rumours that Chelsea want him this month.

[@maciejbala477]

yeah it honestly baffles me that some of the relegated players didn't get picked up by anyone. Like Leicester still have Ricardo Pereira and Ndidi for instance...

[@nero5564]

He’s the best player in the league by some distance

[@jackprice9211]

Great video Alfie. As a Cardiff supporter (for my sins), I was fortunate enough to watch Philogene last season and even though he’s reached new heights at Hull with his direct output, he’d produce pieces of skill each game that would leave me lost for words. At the start of his time at Cardiff, many supporters reactively wrote him off - so it’s great to see how well he’s doing now. I’d also say with confidence that he’s the best player I’ve ever seen in a Cardiff shirt and while he only scored five goals for us, I’ll forever be indebted to him for the joy and excitement he provided in such a miserable, tedious season. A unique and absolutely jaw-dropping talent, who, like you say, can achieve anything within the game if all goes to plan. Keep up the good work👍

[@bigdawg8875]

Was as pleasure to watch him the second half of the season he was incredible

[@jackprice9211]

@@bigdawg8875 Agreed. Loved him as an all-action wing-back under Lamouchi. His attacking qualities are what make him so good at this level but for what it’s worth, Philogene’s defensive contribution also goes massively under the radar IMO!

[@welshy1977]

Are you forgetting the legend - Peter Whittingham. In with a shout for City's best ever player. Wand of a left foot too.

[@jackprice9211]

@@welshy1977 Whittingham is a legend. I’m not old enough to recall his pomp unfortunately, although I’m still thankful enough to remember his latter years. Still, I think there’s a case to be had that Philogene eclipses him in terms of natural talent and potential - not legacy, of course!

[@thargoff]

Striker/goal scoring is a position that Hungary is missing depth or could use alternatives, so Szmodics could be a good choice. With Callum Styles coming into the squad in a similar way before it does make sense.

[@seancos5741]

Szmodics just ruled out playing for Hungary

[@bso1469]

@@seancos5741where did u read it? Cant seem to find anything about it.

[@battlep0t]

I think the 3 best players in this league are Dewsbury-Hall, Summerville and Walker-Peters. All 3 could start for a top half PL team, amazing that their clubs have kept hold of them

[@control2XS]

Rutter on his day is better than the lot of them. Not bad picks for the top 3 tho.

[@joel425]

Archie Gray deserves to be mentioned as well given the fact that he's not allowed to buy alcohol.

[@bfwark9703]

no Whittaker?

[@isaachenry5692]

It'd be tough to argue with your 3.

[@dominickirkland2050]

Summerville got pocketed by Darnell Furlong tho

[@bendoonan4602]

Sammie Szmodics has pulled out of every Irish squad he has been in. There is clearly an issue in England that prevents him from leaving for too long.

[@kieranfogarty778]

He didn't want to be away from his missus for the 10 days he would of been away for international duty..he pulled out of the squad before it for the same personal reasons

[@Writeous0ne]

he's overrated anyway, he only scores against crap teams he was awful against the good teams this season. against Leeds he was none existent.

[@newparadigm907]

​@@kieranfogarty778So his missus is his Mother then, wth

[@willoldham5125]

This guy hates Coventry no ohare in this list and no mention of gus hamer and gyokeres in recent years

[@Writeous0ne]

@@willoldham5125 not being funny mate but whos ohare?

[@mynulkarimmahim5878]

Can you plz make a vid on the AFC Asian cup like the one you made on AFCON? This competition is barely talked about despite having some great teams like Japan, South Korea & previously winner Qatar

[@calculator17]

and previous winner Australia too! (BTW the national team is back on the up so an updated video on that would be nice)

[@mynulkarimmahim5878]

​@@calculator17 Almost forgot about Australia, good shout mate

[@guguy00]

As a Singaporean I myself am following (and cheering on) the four Southeast Asian sides: Malaysia and Indonesia in particular haven't qualified in ages, and have played their first games (both lost), Thailand are SEA champions and won game 1, and then there are former semi finalists Vietnam, who fought hard against Japan The Asian Cup is great for the Southeast this year!

[@mattyctill]

As a Stokie I'm chuffed that Wouter Burger appears to be flying under most peoples radar. He's the best we've had since relegation, which admittedly is a low bar. We need to keep hold of him whoch could prove difficult

[@jordancrane4007]

Fully agree with you, I’d say better than some we brought in before we went down, we need to hold on to him as long as possible, if not hold out till Chelsea offer 100m😂😂

[@benji8215]

Really enjoy you're videos!

[@MDCB1]

Gratitude. Great script and insights! An honourable honourable mention for Archie Gray at LUFC... May your parachutes be Golden and your player agents on holiday! I wish you all good fortune in the Scraps to come... #TheBeautifulGameForever!!!

[@annonimouse170]

Archie Gray at Leeds. They've done well to get him to sign a new contract. However, we all know how much football contracts actually mean. As an aside, I can't help but think of your excellent and 'sharp as a knife' video about Jordan Henderson whilst hearing about all the current speculation. Keep up the superb work mate.

[@isaachenry5692]

If Leeds to make it back up, it'll be tough to hold on to him.

[@DanRud]

He's not too good for the league, he's very good in the league

[@youngnedyoung]

As a Watford fan, I'm surprised (and a little relieved) to not see Asprilla in this list. He's similar to Joao Pedro, who ripping it up this season, and one of the players we're desperate to keep hold of.

[@KiltedCritic]

Could we have a video next please on how the saint Jordan Henderson, has declared it job done, and turned the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into that social utopia, in a record breaking 4 months.

[@christopherreynolds9254]

Great vid as always. (I have no confidence in Clark now, as you outlined how he wouldn’t be able to cut it in the PL 😂)

[@Toomanian]

Alfie - would love to hear you talk about the history of international B teams i.e. the England B team the likes of Matt Le Tissier and Paul Merson turned out for. Cheers

[@Scotify25]

Thats a really good shout. I wouldn't mind one about the Anglo Italian Cup

[@helloiamenergyman]

Glad you mentioned Gabriel Sara. I've been following him ever since he played for São Paulo and I definitely agree :)

[@aryamanmani4025]

Spurs also have a significant sell on fee on Jack Clarke, which is why the fee was so low initially.

[@darrylmilner6114]

shame Leeds didn't have one when we sold him to Spurs in the first place.

[@Axxel8]

Haven't watched it yet, but Alfie did raise awareness last time, Philogene. That kid gonna be a star.

[@molybdomancer195]

I was impressed with Philogene in the England under 21 squad

[@RyuzakiTaiyou]

Best German players in the premier league of all time. (Day 595) I will not give up until the video is made or Alfie himself tells me to stop. Everyone else telling me that will be ignored. If you don't believe my number, just go back to the previous videos. I'm at the bottom most of the time, but I'm there.

[@christophercopley6474]

This would be a good video to do annually really enjoyed it

[@TheKalaxis]

Not even a honorable mention for Hayden Hackney or Isaiah Jones at the Boro?

[@JackManEveryday]

Jones won’t play at a higher level unless it’s with Boro, his end product is woeful

[@Zanduk05]

Great video, maybe one of best Championship players who haven’t played in the premier league in the future, one for the FM scouts.

[@markfj3210]

As an Ipswich fan I agree, we're a great collective unit but none of our players are too good for the Championship, Leif Davis will end up at West Ham at some point but that's it

[@Spectre0wns]

Nathan Broadhead has a higher ceiling, if he can stay fit

[@yoditan]

As a Liverpool fan I deffo think something has happened between Klopp and Carvalho or his behaviour has led to the coaching staff not trusting him. Leipzig’s Sporting Director said he didn’t really want to compete for his place. Sad really, looks like a talented player but makes you question his work ethic and behaviour.

[@bri1085]

The Leipzig director was being a dickhead, players don't go out on loan to fight for a place. If you're loaning a player, you're doing it on the premise of playing the player, not loaning in another player in the same position

[@chucky4894]

nah fabio is way too cocky without skill to backing him up. How you reject playing for portugal u21 cus you think you deserve to be in the 1st team when pt team is stacked in his position and his fallout with klopp deffo happen cus of his behaviour

[@Timsmith13911]

He’s got a attitude apparently and has let his fast rise go to his head if stories are to be believed

[@DanielKelly-ds9tv]

Carvalho has apparantly been told he will be part of the Liverpool team next season

[@Azdak]

If the fall out with Klopp was a major thing like Sakho or Clyne, he'd have been sold and not loaned

[@senorpython2262]

7 players who are too good for the Nigeria National League.

[@TanakaSigauke]

Lmao

[@bababababababa6124]

Never thought I would hear anyone ever mention the second tier of my country’s football system

[@jaymestrodden4916]

Hayden Hackney u21 regular, club n country, future talent❤reminds me of how scholes used to play like, very similar in my opinion.

[@baquithemonkey5330]

As a Colombian, im very surprised and somewhat offended, not really, you didn't even put yaser Asprilla as an honorable mention. The kid has tons of flair and potential. He has already debuted for colombia and has played in world cup qualification. Im 100% biased but i do think he should've feature

[@nero5564]

he’s a great player but these 7 players are far far better

[@gothicarthouse]

hayden hackney not even getting a mention is criminal.

[@mapkocc]

3:06 damn an Atlético Mineiro shirt? The one with the map of Minas Gerais on it? What a legend. Also I live there.

[@jonwl89]

Looking forward to Wouter Burger being on next years list as he leads us to back to the Premier League!

[@roryoconnor2736]

remember seeing him play for Basel last season thought that was the best name I've ever seen

[@venice.mp4]

my list: 1. Kieran Dewsbury-Hall 2. Stephy Mavididi 3. Abdul Fatawu 4. Wilfred Ndidi 5. Harry Winks 6. Wout Faes 7. Mats Hermansen no bias at all

[@tajj7]

Winks lol? he's not too good for the championship. he has finally found his level.

[@samtilly7165]

Callum O'Hare should be top of your list btw😘

[@audreyBusby]

KDH 😂😂😂😂

[@anophelesnow3957]

Alfie, no honourable mention for Hayden Hackney at Middlesbrough? That chap will play for a premier league side very soon.

[@user-cc1pd3ji1h]

Would you be interested in making a video about South Korea's K League? there are interesting topics to delve into, such as the recent decline and shocking relegation of 2-times AFC Champion Suwon Samsung Bluewings, the reason why the nation's capital (Seoul) had no team in the league from 1995 to 2004, how Korean teams have fared against richer teams from nations like China and Saudi Arabia, etc.

[@CodPatrol]

Man exactly Bowen used to play down there, that just shows how good it is. He was still amazing back then as well, maybe not the absolute quickest but his left foot is a diamond

[@lucaslonchampt613]

Day 7 of asking a "What went right for Stade Brestois?" There's not much alarming going on, but it is the best season, at minimum in the last 40 years when they had World Cup Winner José Luis Brown on the team, and it's unusual to see the historically small club doing very well. For the first time in their history, they can dream of European football. Plus hey, you can have a lot of Brest related puns. As a player, how would you feel about yourself if you were in an in-between status of too good for the Championship, but not good enough for the top division?

[@davidmiddleton6479]

Championship is the most brutal league to play on, outside the PL. it’s not just the teams that want to play in the PL, it’s the players too. Those at the end of their career, the ones at a pivot, and those wanting to make their names. I love it. I enjoy it more that the PL

[@QueerChica]

I disagree with Philogene being top. I'm saying that the players with Premier League experience mentioned are better-placed to be judged as "too good for the Championship". I'm going with Walker-Peters, and he'll likely be back in the top flight next season with or without Southampton x

[@YeboahsArse]

Overlooking Archie gray who is the future balon d’or nominee you mentioned at the start is pretty criminal 😊

[@charleslucas911]

I agree with Szmodics,though your research is a little off on him, he hasnt played with Gallagher at all season due to him being injured. And telalovic has barely had a sniff We have usually used szmodics this season more as a false 9 rather than a 10, with two wingers who look to play inside either side of him

[@abelardions7600]

4:52 Szmodics reminds me of Jermaine Beckford or Dwight Gayle. One-season wonders in the Championship, but couldn't cut it in a higher level.

[@michaelscott7166]

Jonny Rowe couldn't even get in the Norwich side last season with the exception of the odd appearance off the bench. His progress this season has been phenomenal he's now in the England U21 squad and he scored a wondergoal against Hull (sorry Alfie) last week. I don't think it's a matter of us trying to keep him at the end of the season it's a matter of how much we can get for him I think £30m+

[@Cojoal]

not including yaser asprilla from Watford is criminal, the most flair player in the entire league

[@yarnednomady5535]

3 words - TAYLOR HARWOOD BELLIS

[@070Jun070]

Hi Alfie! What do think about the Jordan Henderson teanfer to Ajax?

[@neilbirch8431]

Leicester's squad is ridiculous. They should be getting 100 points in this league. Something needs to be done about parachute payments. It is creating a two tier leagues in the Champ.

[@paddycable1723]

Parachute payments simply reward failure.

[@TigersAllOverTheWorld]

@@paddycable1723init you should be forced to sell your best assets that’s the whole risk of relegation

[@joshhickey5165]

As a hull fan what’s your thoughts on Jacob greaves. Anytime I’ve watched hull this season he’s looked class at either left full or centre half

[@user-pz4su9fi9r]

Cardiff's bench seats Manolis Siopis, a Greek defensive midfielder whose workrate far more than compensates for his diminutive shape. I saw him up close for 4 years at Panionios, and he was the unanimous MVP for the two that led to Europa League qualification, including Panionios' only 21st century title push. Unfortunately, Greek managers and Olympiacos are a classic mistake that results in many talented Greek young players placed on ice in favour of multi-million established Champions League players, so he lost momentum and is no longer a kid. But, if signed from Panionios 7 years ago, you bet you arses he would be a well-cemented Prem player. Not a Caicedo or a Rice, but a Siopis is more than good enough. Cheers for including Whittaker as an honourable mention. Argyle's attacking line are very good overall, but the "no loan" rule really screwed us. As did the reality that almost everyone was on loan. I miss Azaz so much 💔

[@user-xu6ng1jg1v]

I think a cool idea for a video would be players that are too good for the championship but not good enough in the premier league ( if not already done) players like jordan rhodes, ross mccormack scored goals regulary in the second tier but could never make that step up.

[@nathanlycett7749]

Lol not one Coventry player but a Sunderland one ok then

[@Stratega1982]

Villa fan here - we will need Phil in 1-2 years so please help him to improve more

[@shaun151]

How have you not put Callum O'hare in this list I don't know

[@asbocov]

🤫 we don’t want to draw attention to ourselves just yet! Even though the still of KDH was from his goal against us at the weekend so he knows what that result was…

[@villarule06]

Literally had “where philogene” typed and ready to post. Well done for the #1 spot. Hope to see him back at villa at some point. £5m is a steal.

[@neilorme1637]

Seeing JP play in the preseason in the states I was really looking forward to his future and so when he left Villa I was well pissed off. Dude was walking around the pitch looking like Wesley Snipes in the Blade trilogy. Hopefully Villa use the reported buy back clause at some point.

[@CxAgar]

The lack of Haden Hackney is scandalous. By far the most promising midfielder in the championship Plays with decades of experience at the age of 21. And dominated the midfield against Chelsea, he’s currently the top 3 best players in the league nevermind Premiership bound

[@charliewells6514]

Who?

[@lewisdawson4816]

I’m a boro fan I’m suprised he’s not made the list and agree with you apart from saying he dominated the midfield against Chelsea just isn’t true he played very well and got a good goal but you cannot “dominate” a midfield when you only have 28% possession

[@lewisdawson4816]

He also is not top 3 best players in the league

[@user-bh4gw7ck4d]

@@lewisdawson4816 he is in his position. He's better than Harry Winks in fact he's far better than him.

[@lewisdawson4816]

@@user-bh4gw7ck4d ndidi, dewsbury hall, Alcaraz, sara and ampadu all better in his position alone let alone top 3 player in league

[@ollieduracell]

Good to see Sammie Szmodics getting a mention! Col U through and through and one of the best I've ever seen for the U's.

[@dawain13]

Yaser Asprilla should be an honourable mention for me, also Ryan Andrews is going to be special and would be in this list in a year or 2

[@johnmitchell2269]

Brighton will probably sign Asprilla in the summer. Nobody will expect much from him but he will probably impress.

[@dawain13]

@@johnmitchell2269 sounds like a familiar situation that 👀

[@niall-x4p]

You're not being ambitious enough. The list should have been 4 players long, all Watford. Asprilla, Andrews, Kayembe and future Ballon D'or winner Jake Livermore.

[@dawain13]

@@niall-x4p you sir, are a wise man, see you at Wembley for the play off final 🫡

[@youngnedyoung]

Shhhh... 🤫 scouts be watching....

[@joshhodkinson9677]

Szmodics playing for Blackburn is like peak Pele playing for Kettering Town. He’s way too good for them.

[@TanakaSigauke]

Nice video keep it up

[@Sarchis]

That run when you rattled off the 2020 selections is goated

[@james2529]

19 game unbeaten run for Southampton now

[@OfficialFingazMC]

I still can't 100% get my head around parachute payments...

[@calcarr3211]

Putting Walker-Peters, Dewsbery-Hall and Summerville in this was kind of pointless. They were all very capable players in the Prem already, i wanted to learn about guys ive never heard of 😮‍💨

[@samtilly7165]

Feel that Van Ewijk, Sheaf, O'Hare or Sakamoto from Coventry could all be on this list. And I think it might have been better to not include the relegated sides at as it would be more interesting to be looking at players who weren't in the Prem last season. Great video either way

[@owendavies6905]

Yh 100% agree. Don’t get me wrong philogene is a great player but I can almost guarantee he’ll get pocketed by MVE when we play them. He’s narrowly behind walker-peters as the best fullback in the lge and is one of the best young fullbacks in the world which has shown whilst playin for the Netherlands at youth level

[@enchanted2k797]

I did not know you were a hull fan they have been my team my entire life. Now my favourite KZbinr is also a fellow fan

[@rhysroberts1935]

Eze is the best player ive ever seen live. Earlier in the season Palace played Argyle in the league cup, we were 2-0 up and he came on, they scored 3 goals in about 5 minutes, hes unbelievably good

[@kevrobbo77]

hayden hackney is the best midfielder in this division. rav van der berg is going to be a star to. amazing defender for 19yo. thats the two boro lads i'd say will go on to much bigger things for us.

[@nero5564]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bryanmorrison2396]

KDH been said gonna be elite for 3 4 year now a mind his debut. Had a couple magic moments let's see next season just look at Burnley last year. That 3 attack lucky to get ten goals in Epl now

[@connordonnelly7341]

Paddy McNair I think should be on the list… does the stuff no one gets credit for. Great tackler and passer of the ball reads the game very good too and can play In midfield yes he’s had a bad year with injury but when he’s fit he’s up there with anyone who can play PL football

[@jonathanmarsden6206]

As a Leeds fan, i don't think missing out on automatics is as bad as you make it out to be and i think most fans will agree. Starting pre season with no manager and a takeover not yet completed. The entire squad from the season before going out on loan due to ridiculous clauses so barely any money coming in. Players saying they want to stay the leaving at the first opportunity. Players going on strike. Our team for the first 5 games or so was absolutely dog shit, the away game against Birmingham was a prime example of that. The seasons going well for us, Leicester are just a massive anomaly

[@coner4675]

Makes no sense … sheff Wednesday, Rotherham , stoke , Sunderland , Preston , WBA .. even Southampton ( on a 6 game loosing streak when Leeds went and do what they do best .. even some Of the wins against absolute pub teams have been passive and bad at times . 😅 just think it’s wrong to blame the summer for piss poor performances when it really matters . These teams mentioned are really not all that good either . It was slow by the club and the manager to leave it so late admittedly. But there ain’t no excuse when you have just as good as a squad as Leicester do now

[@coner4675]

And if they do miss out kiss goodbye to Summerville , Rutter , Gnonto , rodon etc etc it would be total rebuild Of less quality players of what they have now

[@maciejbala477]

yeah fair enough, that loan thing is pretty crazy. Would have expected Leeds to be the worst of the 3 relegated clubs but they did better than I expected. Ipswich are also an anomaly. Hope they go up because otherwise it's gonna be all the parachute clubs going back up again and that's so boring

[@aaronackerman4364]

Love the Sara shout, he always becomes a monster for me when I sign him in FIFA

[@tajj7]

As a Saints fan, I may be biased but IMO hands down Walker-Peters right now IS the best player in the Championship, potential is all well and good and some of those players might get better than him but they are not better than him now, he would be a good player for PL top 10 teams, no idea how we kept him. Also Adam Armstrong statistically puts every other wide player in the league in the shade for goals and assists, and is probably the hardest working player in the league as well and one of the quickest. Harwood-Bellis I think has the highest ceiling of any player mentioned, the guy is a complete player he is the closest thing to early Van Dijk I have seen, I hope we get promoted just to activate his transfer clause and sign him permanently as I think he is a player who in a few years clubs will be bidding £70-80 million plus for him.

[@ohagwasidavid8182]

Best player for sure

[@CodPatrol]

Che Adams is better than Armstrong

[@milliefrankieshaw2009]

I’ll back you up a little here our kid . Being a villa fan , I was gutted when Jaden left !! When he came on our summer tour of America , it was Jaden that looked as if he was our big summer signing !! Not Tielemans, Diaby or pau …. Jaden was FIRE and safe to say heartbroken when he left for hull . Just to put some context on the feeling around B6 at the time of his departure. There was also rumours going around that archer was also leaving . I guy that villa fans were desperate to see in the first team after his successful loan spells BUT when Jaden left it seemed we were all in agreement that it was Jaden we wanted to stay ! He will be one of the best anywhere in the world 110%

[@HvrlemJvmvicvn]

*Wish Lingard at least went to Championship instead of korea*

[@samjones7296]

Brandon Thomas-Asante. Just watch him. He's lightyears quicker, smarter and sharper than anyone on every pitch he's on.

[@owe_npo1216]

No tatsumiro sakamoto?

[@hands575]

As a Villa fan, I'm dying for us to buy Philogene back. I saw him in person in the preseason in America and other fans sitting around me were asking who he was and remarked that he was "electric". Indeed he was. I doubt we'll get him back but I'm glad to see how well he's done for you this season

[@adamdickinson2894]

Can absolutely guarantee there'll be no Preston players on here 😂

[@KmaC2464]

Villa here, second you on Philogene. Him and Cameron Archer are future england players. Sad to see them go but we got good money now for potential so i cant be mad.

[@CB-pn3fm]

The logic thing with KDH is stupid he’s been an 8 when we were in prem? Want him to get a million goal contributions? And in his first season in the prem he got Leicesters player of the season and was one of the most consistent players in the league

[@leighmeeks3529]

Ozan Tufan at Hull I also rate very highly, but you see him live every week so I guess you know better than me. Agree with your 7

[@johnmitchell2269]

He usually seems to be on the bench at Hull.

[@leighmeeks3529]

@@johnmitchell2269 think he's had a few injuries, but I rate him highly

[@kierantv9857]

@@johnmitchell2269no he plays pretty much every game sometimes he’s 10/10 sometimes he goes missing

[@michaelscott7166]

Was in the away end for Hull Vs Norwich last Friday and was very impressed with Jacob Greaves. Young Left sided ball playing centre backs with that talent will always be in demand was well worth his honourable mention.

[@lawrencekingyt]

I think we need anothe reading fc video mate

[@raymondbonington9355]

Cav should have stayed at Fulham for a couple of years ,they were promoted then went to Liverpool where most thought he has gone to early ,.

[@wilbenson9007]

Philogene is unreal - as a Villa fan, I hope we use that buyback clause...£5m was a snip for you guys. I actually wonder whether FFP was something of a reasoning for the sale. Glad he's getting the playing time that he deserves though

[@thomasfriesejr.9198]

"Climbin up on Dewsbury-Hall.... I can see the city lights.."

[@simapark]

Thats a very good past record you have. Can you become chief scout for Leeds United

[@skacel7]

Harwood Taylor-Bellis is set for big things, and completely agree that Kylo Walker and Peters is too good for this league. People have started calling him Kylo-to-the-Walkerin, so that just goes to show his potential.

[@battlep0t]

Harwood-Bellis will be a future starting England CB, i'm that convinced of his talent.

[@CB-xr1eg]

"Kylo Walker and Peters" ?? Sounds like 3 different players.

[@skacel7]

He plays like 3 different players too, he's that effective. People say that Walker and Peters shouldn't have left Spurs but look at the game time that Kylo has got at Southampton. I think he clearly made the right decision. Just a shame for Walker and Peters that there are so many top quality right backs in England ahead of him that he'll probably never play for his country.@@CB-xr1eg

[@doublej1186]

Can you please do this with other 2nd Leagues please

[@r.davidsen]

"And indeed" while cutting to Ndidi. XD

[@CodPatrol]

Wait is Dan James keeping Gnonto out the team at Leeds? That’s crazy with how much slander James got in the past, you’d think he was just speed based on what people said. James was crazy at Swansea though, he had unreal confidence back then, that was more than just pace back then, he had quick feet to go with it