Every home match Liverpool FC's official matchday programme ponders the question: 'What does a player's name say about their personality?'
It offers a quirky insight into life on and off the pitch with a whole host of random questions that inspire answers you won't find in your average football interview. Here Damien Plessis talks holidays, music and shirt swapping.

D is for DESTINATIONS
Where's your favourite place for a holiday?
I like to go to the Reunion Island (a French island in the Indian ocean). My family is originally from there and my brother and I grew up and had a good education there, so I always enjoy going back for holidays.
A is for ARSENAL
Was it a good experience going back to the venue of your senior debut in this season's Carling Cup?
I think it was a good game for the team and it was good for me because I don't play in every game, but it was disappointing to lose as it meant we went out of the Carling Cup early.

M is for MUSIC
What type do you enjoy?
I like R'n'B and rap, particularly French rap. There aren't any particular artists I listen to all the time, I like French rap in general.
I is for IDOL
Who was your favourite player growing up?
When I was young, I liked Ronaldinho when he was playing in France with PSG. I liked lots of players, not just one. Nowadays, my favourite midfield player is Steven Gerrard.
E is for EVENTS
You were 21 back in March. How did you celebrate?
A 21st birthday isn't as big a thing in France as it is in England. It was just another birthday. I didn't do anything special.
N is for NEUVILLE-AUX-BAIS
What is the place of your birth like?
It is a very small city not too far from Paris. I lived there for 12 years before I left to play football. I still have some friends who are there now. It is a good city, although not a particularly lively one.
P is for PLAYSTATION
Are you a fan of gaming?
Yes (laughs). In my home I have a PlayStation and a Wii and I like to play on both of them! My favourite games are FIFA and Call of Duty on the PlayStation and I like playing tennis on the Wii!
L is for LIVERPOOL
What is your favourite thing about the city?
I enjoy the restaurants. I think there are some really good ones around the city. There is not a big difference between the ones here and in France, just a little bit. I enjoy trying different types of food.
E is for ENTERTAINING
Are you a good cook?
No (laughs). My girlfriend looks after me! Is there a dish I try to cook occasionally? No!
S is for SIBLINGS
Your older brother Guillaume had a spell at Everton a few years ago. What did he tell you about that and who is he playing for now?
He came over to Everton at the same age as I came to Liverpool. He knew the city and made some mistakes when he came over, so every time he calls me, he tells me to be careful and make sure I don't do the same.
He enjoyed his time at Everton. He is now playing with FC Martigues in the French Fourth Division.
S is for SECOND STRING
What is John McMahon like to work for?
He is good and he likes the job - he works us all hard and keeps us going. We were unlucky not to win the Reserve league.
I is for INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
How do you think France will fare in the finals?

It will be difficult because I don't think they have played well for a while. They have good players and a lot of stars but haven't really played well as a team.
S is for SHIRT SWAPS
Do you swap and, if so, whose is the best you have so far?
Sometimes I do. I swapped my first Liverpool shirt with Emmanuel Adebayor after my debut at the Emirates. I also keep my Liverpool shirts but I don't have any of them at home as I always send them back for my family.
Author: LFC Weekly
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5th Jun 2010 10:05