http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_4356717,00.html

We seem to be scouting this guy. Sky sports say he's a midfielder, but does anyone know what specific position he plays in?

I believe he is a playmaker, but I'm not sure. Could be a DM. Liege seem to be pretty impressive, first Feillani and now this guy. Would be a good signing, if he is a DM. If not, he would just add to the number of CAMs that we have.

I watched Everton vs Liege and they completely dominated midfield. They are definately strong contenders for the Uefa cup. I don't remember whether or not I saw Defour that game though, I wasn't paying attention.

I agree with your second sentence, we don't need any more CAMs with the likes of Ramsey and Wilshere coming through. Hope he's a DM (or that we are looking for one if not him).

Defour played that game as the lynchpin of a midfield 3. I wouldn't call him a CAM or a DM as such, more of a box-2-boxer.

The thing that impressed me most about him though was his leadership and his presence on the pitch, the guy is captain of his side at 20.

I think there is something to be said for having your captain right in the middle of the pitch.

i dont like his last name... <_<

Was very impressed by him against L'Pool and Everton, reminded me of Roy Keane.

He broke peoples legs and ended their careers as well?

Or was it his fine vocubulary ie "stick it up your bollocks" that did it?

Certainly looks like he likes a battle, from the games i've seen. Here we go with this DM/ CAM shite again, what ever happened to players that can do both

Was that directed at my shite or just the general mass?

Just in general, why players have to be put in categories. It's ridiculous, a top class midfielder cobines both roles. It's about having a partnership that works in tandem. When Gilberto first joined us he used to bomb forward when the time was right, like Veira and petit. The likes of Keane, Robson even Essien.

Not seen him much but have done a couple of time in highlight shows and the likes. From what i remember he was alright but nothing really stand out about him, would prefer someone older with more experience at the top level. Maybe another cheeky bit for alonso or even Barry in Jan.

It's just a convenient shorthand I think, a way of getting a handle on the player's role. A label never tells the whole story but what can you do? It's an attention deficient, convenience society.

A lot of players defy easy categorisation anyway or can play many positions. Eboue, is probably something like a defensive midfield right wing full back (DMRWFB).

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Personally speaking I'm classed as an Application Recovery & Support Executive (ARSE).

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not needed

Word of caution: Diaby looked awesome before he broke his ankle - now look at him. Been shit ever since.

Is this just an October thing then, trying to sign this guy?

I look forward to the idle specultion next year as him being a replacement after Diaby's shock move to Real Madrid.

Tapping up?

if you don't make it public and approach the club and they pass it on then no, that isn't tapping up.