Steven Defour

[RalphCoatesComb]

I am sure that Steven still looks at this site.

Thank you for your efforts whilst wearing Claret & Blue.

Enjoy your Christmas.

We miss you

[Steve1956]

Hello Steven

[Buxtonclaret]

I am sure that Steven still looks at this site.

Thank you for your efforts whilst wearing Claret & Blue.

Enjoy your Christmas.

We miss you

Is the next Spot The Ball in Flemish?

[Bosscat]

Is the next Spot The Ball in Flemish?

Shouldn't that be "Spit the ball" in Phlegmish

[Jamesy]

Much as I would agree that Defour was a class act, it is amazing that a player who played so few games has achieved legend status in the eyes of many clarets.

[bobinho]

Because he was a class act. Far, far too good for us.

People really like him because he was THAT good.

That’s not the memory playing tricks and remembering someone as better than he was, it’s a cast iron fact. He’s reached legendary status because he was technically brilliant, and to see him play for us was an honour and a privilege.

Well, that’s what I reckon…..

[Burnley1989]

Much as I would agree that Defour was a class act, it is amazing that a player who played so few games has achieved legend status in the eyes of many clarets.

Know where you are coming from, even as one of those fans myself.

[superdimitri]

I think it's more than just how good he was. He was an enigma that lifted the club and the fans. He enjoyed the love he got from the fans and after he left has always been complimentary of that.

Sure we've had some good players in the past like Wright, but they didn't connect quite the same way Defour did.

I feel sorry for him because without his injuries he could easily have been a champions league winner.. yet he didn't come to the club with a big head. He just wanted to play.

[Jimmymaccer]

Hi to Gifton as well……….I’ll never forget that night he was substitute.

Lege.

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Much as I would agree that Defour was a class act, it is amazing that a player who played so few games has achieved legend status in the eyes of many clarets.

Oh god here we go. The “does a permanently injured player get to be a legend” debate. Again.


Yes.

[RalphCoatesComb]

Shouldn't that be "Spit the ball" in Phlegmish

You got a cold too?

[RalphCoatesComb]

Much as I would agree that Defour was a class act, it is amazing that a player who played so few games has achieved legend status in the eyes of many clarets.

I was just saying Merry Christmas t my mate Steven. I didn't expect The Spanish Inquisition, or The Comfy Chair

[RalphCoatesComb]

Is the next Spot The Ball in Flemish?

Funny you should say that. My mate with the Box Brownie is working on getting his equipment into the ground for the Newcastle game but the images may be a little small from where he is sat

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Could teach our current midfielders a thing or too (get him a job asap), also get him teaching Brownhill how to take a free kick

He may not have played as much as both he and us would have liked, but it shows how impactful he was that people still bang on about him even now.

I doubt there are many midfielders that played so little for us but are thought of so highly, tells its own story doesn't it.

[Bosscat]

I was just saying Merry Christmas t my mate Steven. I didn't expect The Spanish Inquisition, or The Comfy Chair

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition ...
Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... Our *three* weapons are fear, and surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Our *four*...no... *Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... I'll come in again. (Exit and exeunt)

[RalphCoatesComb]

Nobody expects I'll come in again. (Exit and exeunt)

Can't beat a bit of Monty Python on a wet Wednesday

[andyh]

There was always a parallel with Kevin Reeves in my mind. Both were amazing for the few games they played and there is a terrible feeling of “what if”. Maybe the mind plays tricks and fills in the blanks with more amazing performances which in reality rarely happens.

[SouthLondonexile]

Much as I would agree that Defour was a class act, it is amazing that a player who played so few games has achieved legend status in the eyes of many clarets.

It is really, but his signing was as much a statement of our intent to be an established Premiership team.
He was a wonderful player, so sorry he had such a dreadful injury. Stands alongside those we consider to be great Burnley players.

[RalphCoatesComb]

Stands alongside those we consider to be great Burnley players.

Given time, Maxwel will join that Club

[IanMcL]

Shouldn't that be "Spit the ball" in Phlegmish

You can be so phlegmatic Bosscat!

[Bosscat]

You can be so phlegmatic Bosscat!

[ecc]

He was a very good player. But also a keen follower of our club to this day. That's why people like him.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Also if our chief Europe scout Belgianclaret knows any more midfielders in that mould please let Sean know asap.

[superdimitri]

https://twitter.com/StevenDefour/status ... 39O0kFK_9A

He loves us like we love him.

[IanMcL]

Much as I would agree that Defour was a class act, it is amazing that a player who played so few games has achieved legend status in the eyes of many clarets.

Because he was a class above.
Breathtaking.

[IanMcL]

You can be so phlegmatic Bosscat!

I thought it was Spit the Dog not Spit the Bosscat!

[gandhisflipflop]

https://twitter.com/StevenDefour/status ... 39O0kFK_9A

He loves us like we love him.

Is he studying for his coaching badges? He could improve our attacking coaching no end

[superdimitri]

Is he studying for his coaching badges? He could improve our attacking coaching no end

Seems like he is, or at least he's thinking about it. Hopefully he makes a good coach!

[joey13]

It’s a well known fact “Beast” comes on here regularly to check if there’s any info about his testimonial

[Quicknick]

It’s a well known fact “Beast” comes on here regularly to check if there’s any info about his testimonial

Haha!

[AlargeClaret]

While he was undoubtedly a class act I’m amazed our 2 goals in 3 seasons , often unfit , often hooked , semi permanently injured waffle fancier received such iconic status .

[Burnley1989]

While he was undoubtedly a class act I’m amazed our 2 goals in 3 seasons , often unfit , often hooked , semi permanently injured waffle fancier received such iconic status .

3 goals I think

[RalphCoatesComb]

We were robbed of the best of Steven Defour by injury. I'd have a fit Defour here in a heartbeat.

AND... It's Spot the Dog

[Quickenthetempo]

Long shot against Hull, delightful chip against Bristol City and a top corner free kick at Old Trafford.

Not bad goals to be fair.

[RalphCoatesComb]

All three were something very special. The chip v Bristol was my favourite, well it is for tonight. I'll probably change to the Hull 80-yard shot tomorrow

[Fretters]

All three were something very special. The chip v Bristol was my favourite, well it is for tonight. I'll probably change to the Hull 80-yard shot tomorrow

The Hull one for me. The way he took the ball on the turn to wipe out Hull's midfield.. I'd never, and have never since, seen a Burnley player pull off something like that. Incredible talent.

[MACCA]

The Hull one for me. The way he took the ball on the turn to wipe out Hull's midfield.. I'd never, and have never since, seen a Burnley player pull off something like that. Incredible talent.

Ahh a Burnley midfielder talking 2 opposition players out of the game with 1 touch, before running towards goal and smashing in a screamer from 25 yards.

You wounder how long it'll be before we see something like that again.

Same with his free kick at Old Trafford, just showed his quality and why we haven't seen anyone come close to replicating either goals since.

[Goddy]

Ahh a Burnley midfielder talking 2 opposition players out of the game with 1 touch, before running towards goal and smashing in a screamer from 25 yards.

You wounder how long it'll be before we see something like that again.

I'm hopeful Maxwel will be the next to provide that touch of geniius. In fact he did a trick in the first half against Everton that took out one of their midfielders. A dodgy part of the pitch (inside our own half) to be doing that but a brilliant touch, nonetheless.

[wilks_bfc]

Ahh a Burnley midfielder talking 2 opposition players out of the game with 1 touch, before running towards goal and smashing in a screamer from 25 yards.

You wounder how long it'll be before we see something like that again.

Same with his free kick at Old Trafford, just showed his quality and why we haven't seen anyone come close to replicating either goals since.

Tbf it was hard to replicate the OT free kick whilst we had Brady persistently failing to recreate his opening goal against Chelsea, but Max could be the one to do it. At least he’s able to beat any wall that’s in front as we saw at Leeds