Says it all

Been and gone. Move on

Great shame, but a real privilege to have seen him play for us. Absolute quality footballer, best I have seen play for us.

He did an interview recently with The Athletic and was hugely complimentary about us

Fantastic Footballer,so glad I got to see him play for us,I could watch the free kick goal at Old Trafford on a loop time & time again...good of him to cherish his time with us as well,says a lot about our club

What I take from this. As a positive. Is, if/when we show interest in a player playing in the Belgian First Division A. He may be asked his opinion, which could sway in our favour.

Possibly the most gifted footballer I've seen in a Burnley Shirt ... twas a great pity his fitness has plagued his career ...

I echo the thoughts above about that goal v Utd....

Also what a Gent he is always complimentary about us and his time here.

Steven Defour Legend

All fans want success by whatever means, its just a bonus when occasionally a technically gifted player comes along to play in a team.He was a joy to watch.

A long list now of players from the Dyche era that speak so fondly about their time here.

He was the real spark in the team.Could do things and find a player that the other players had not even thought of. Sad I did not see him in more gamesn It proves there is a place for such a player as him, and as Robbie Blake proved

Wellsy1882 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:41 pm

Been and gone. Move on

I just don't think you understand.

Great player. Amazing to see a central midfielder like that play for us. If he didn’t have his injury problems he would have gone right to the very top.

Most naturally skilled player i have seen play for us since Glen Little.

Iloveyoubrady wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 6:14 pm

Great player. Amazing to see a central midfielder like that play for us. If he didn’t have his injury problems he would have gone right to the very top.

That's true but if he hadn't had his injury problems we'd probably never have been able to sign him in the first place, he'd more than likely have been at a bigger club than us. Although it was sadly short-lived we at least got to see his talents on show, and who'll ever forget his part in Andre's goal against Liverpool, his stunning FK at OT, and his delightful chip in the FA Cup game at home to Bristol City. It was right for both parties that he moved on when he did, but when fit and on top form he made us tick, and he was a major player in our 7th placed season, especially in the early months of that campaign, when we stormed up the PL table.

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:43 pm

He did an interview recently with The Athletic and was hugely complimentary about us

As would I be if I left a club that had paid me 117k per appearance

Class act was Steven. Bumped into him, almost literally, on the JMU concourse. The conversation was short but he did stop and chat when many others would have made an excuse and scurried off. Pity it didn’t work out for him here.

People talk about him on here as if he was Messi.

He had a few good games for us and scored some good goals but club legend and the best player to ever wear the shirt ? Lol don't make me laugh. Glad we got rid because he was robbing a living sat on the treatment table.

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 7:17 pm

As would I be if I left a club that had paid me 117k per appearance

What on earth does his earnings have to do with it?

TommyJohnson wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 7:25 pm

People talk about him on here as if he was Messi.

He had a few good games for us and scored some good goals but club legend and the best player to ever wear the shirt ? Lol don't make me laugh. Glad we got rid because he was robbing a living sat on the treatment table.

You do realise footballers dont get injured on purpose......dont you?

"You do realise footballers dont get injured on purpose......dont you?"

Hi Steve1956. I've given up with it to be honest. Occasionally I read crap like that and "bite" but I find it frightening to be honest.

It also seems some people would rather our ex-players rubbish the club. I don't get that one either I must admit.

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:45 pm

Fantastic Footballer,so glad I got to see him play for us,I could watch the free kick goal at Old Trafford on a loop time & time again...good of him to cherish his time with us as well,says a lot about our club

Brilliant goal. Followed by another this season at the northern morgue.

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 7:19 pm

Class act was Steven. Bumped into him, almost literally, on the JMU concourse.

Was it a two footed challenge you pulled out of or an elbow? Need to clarify in case you're to blame for his injury

BenWickes wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 7:57 pm

Was it a two footed challenge you pulled out of or an elbow? Need to clarify in case you're to blame for his injury

Great player to watch ..pity injuries affected his game time ...so nice to hear how well we made an impression on him

bobinho wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:42 pm

Great shame, but a real privilege to have seen him play for us. Absolute quality footballer, best I have seen play for us.

you don't remember Nick Pickering ?

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:15 pm

you don't remember Nick Pickering ?

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:15 pm

you don't remember Nick Pickering ?

Nick Pickering & Paul Stewart both get a lot of stick but neither were anywhere near fit when the played for us.

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:27 pm

Nick Pickering & Paul Stewart both get a lot of stick but neither were anywhere near fit when the played for us.

In fairness. David Jones MK 1 made Pickering and Stewart look good.

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:27 pm

Nick Pickering & Paul Stewart both get a lot of stick but neither were anywhere near fit when the played for us.

I don't have any qualms with Pickering but Stewart was a first class ******

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:15 pm

you don't remember Nick Pickering ?

I remember his dad, Ronnie...

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:00 pm

I don't have any qualms with Pickering but Stewart was a first class ******

He was, and I remember being very ****** off with him at the time. Since then of course, we have learned about his experiences, and for that it’s worth cutting the lad some slack I think.

bobinho wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:34 pm

He was, and I remember being very ****** off with him at the time. Since then of course, we have learned about his experiences, and for that it’s worth cutting the lad some slack I think.

indeed - i said "was" not is.......

Absolute quality player. Agree if he hadn't had his injury issues he could have played at a bigger high profile club in Prem. Seem to remember Fergie liked him years ago and wanted him at OT. Early in his time with us, great goal he scored against Hull plucking the ball out of the air and turning to put 2 players out of the game in one fell swoop before taking ball on and cracking in at the near post. Brilliant.

BenWickes wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:34 pm

In fairness. David Jones MK 1 made Pickering and Stewart look good.

David Jones - he looked the part 100% but how bad was he?

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:00 pm

I don't have any qualms with Pickering but Stewart was a first class ******

Stewart wasn’t fit and shouldn’t have been playing. You’d have to ask the manager why on earth we brought him in.

Wellsy1882 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:41 pm

Been and gone. Move on

This telling people to move is quite a regular occurrence.
Who do people like you think you are?

Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:16 pm

This telling people to move is quite a regular occurrence.
Who do people like you think you are?

Ex players. Gone. Dont play for us

Wellsy1882 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:24 pm

Ex players. Gone. Dont play for us

So you're basically saying we should never talk about ex players.
How strange.

Wellsy1882 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:24 pm

Ex players. Gone. Dont play for us

Errrr oooook then...

The way he brought the ball down in that game v Hull, killed the ball and dropped two Hull players in his tracks in One spin, then he raced to the other end and blasted it home was just unbelievable. Nobody is calling him Messi but that touch was absolutely top drawer.

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:56 pm

Stewart wasn’t fit and shouldn’t have been playing. You’d have to ask the manager why on earth we brought him in.

that wasn't the issue. Can't remember who we were playing at home but the ball went for a throw in front of the longside, someone shouted something along the lines of "put some ******* effort in Stewart" - he didn't like it, pulled at his shirt as to say "i don't give a toss about your club or shirt" and said something back, needless to say it didn't go down well with the longside. So for that reason and not his fitness I thought he was a complete ****

Claretmatt4 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:11 pm

The way he brought the ball down in that game v Hull, killed the ball and dropped two Hull players in his tracks in One spin, then he raced to the other end and blasted it home was just unbelievable. Nobody is calling him Messi but that touch was absolutely top drawer.

Also, the chip against Bristol City in the FA Cup. Sublime.

The man was just quality.

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:54 am

that wasn't the issue. Can't remember who we were playing at home but the ball went for a throw in front of the longside, someone shouted something along the lines of "put some ******* effort in Stewart" - he didn't like it, pulled at his shirt as to say "i don't give a toss about your club or shirt" and said something back, needless to say it didn't go down well with the longside. So for that reason and not his fitness I thought he was a complete ****

Coincidentally, this was the last game you attended, wasn't it?

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:54 am

that wasn't the issue. Can't remember who we were playing at home but the ball went for a throw in front of the longside, someone shouted something along the lines of "put some ******* effort in Stewart" - he didn't like it, pulled at his shirt as to say "i don't give a toss about your club or shirt" and said something back, needless to say it didn't go down well with the longside. So for that reason and not his fitness I thought he was a complete ****

Or maybe he pulled at the shirt to say I'm playing for your club.

Quicknick wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:40 am

Or maybe he pulled at the shirt to say I'm playing for your club.

not even slightly, the reaction by a huge section at the bottom of the Longside would suggest had you been there you would know

fidelcastro wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:41 am

Coincidentally, this was the last game you attended, wasn't it?

I wasn't there, i'm just making it up, i'm actually a Scunthorpe fan who buys programs for Burnley games

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 11, 2020 7:26 pm

What on earth does his earnings have to do with it?

It is much easier to look back fondly and speak well of a club when they have paid you millions of pounds for doing not a lot.

Honestly, I was far more gutted when Wade Elliott and Dean Marney left.

BurnleyFC wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:06 am

Honestly, I was far more gutted when Wade Elliott and Dean Marney left.

This

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:55 am

It is much easier to look back fondly and speak well of a club when they have paid you millions of pounds for doing not a lot.

When ever his name is mentioned on twitter one of the first replies you see is you moaning about the money spent on him, same on here. You make it sound like he wanted to be injured. Why not just enjoy what he brought to the side rather than focusing on the money spent of which you contributed virtually none of it.