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This. When playing for Palace, still lived here and seen frequently out and about. Because it was Poyet who decided we wouldn’t give him a contract, I assume he knew he could hold his head up high.

He isn't an extrovert and Poyet didn't rate him to be a Championship striker, so it's a ....... yes from me.

This. He does comes across as shy standing outside Eton College waiting for his kids, but it is a pretty intimidating place!

.... is Dale Stephens all that?

No it wasn't true the first time round at all. Just shy.

Out of touch with reality. Mistaking the lack of an overtly smiling face to your exacting standards, with a naturally shy person. I've met him in both his first spell and in the last year, where he has always showed natural warmth and time for fans. For example in our local gym, a disabled...

Yes. His brilliance stood out in the Withdean years, making him a legend and a favourite player for me. I was gutted when Poyet let him go, but that's been more than made up by the brilliant last 19 months.