The heroic West Ham supporter dubbed ‘the Angel of Alkmaar’ has been rewarded for his bravery with a ticket to next month’s Europa Conference final.
Chris Knoll, better known as ‘Knollsy’ became an internet sensation last week when footage of him fighting off AZ Alkmaar hooligans went viral. The Hammers fan was in attendance for last week’s second leg in the Netherlands when trouble flared following Pablo Fornals’ late winner.
A group of masked home fans attempted to make their way towards a section filled with family and friends of the West Ham squad. However, Knollsy helped fend off the troublemakers earning the acclaim of both fans and now the club themselves.
