I think surely it must be Leon! I agree Rangel in in the running, but for me Leon Britton is a clear winner, great down to earth lad, that's always got time to talk with us fans. Sorry forgot Taty is up there to, when he's got his headset off!..........
i think the OP's question was fans, media, officials, opposition etc so on this basis it has to be Leon. Leon's always in the thick of it on the pitch but seldom loses his rag. i think opposition players and fans have come to respect this. i love Tatey for his Jack Bastard devotion to the club, but not sure how many votes he'd garner from certain other clubs in the lower leagues.