Knollsy

A West Ham fan also known as “Knollsy” protected the staircase to the stands by punching multiple individuals.

That individual has now been identified as ‘Knollsy’ and his friend has shared some information about him on Twitter and revealed that he would do ‘anything’ for fellow fans.

West Ham fan Chris Knoll - also known as 'Knollsy' - does not want to be labelled as a hero after claiming he "just did what he had to do" after fending off Dutch hooligans in Alkmaar.

WEST HAM fan "Knollsy" was given a standing ovation from the Hammers faithful after his heroics during the crowd trouble at AZ Alkmaar.