They were out of knowledge more than likely because they hadn't properly watched him other than a few grainy clips from youtube.
Actually he is like NRC, its not the impression of Makoun thats wrong, its the idea that NRC is a DMC. He isn't! NRC when played alongside Petrov is generally the link man, he doesn't make many tackles either. The whole NRC = DMC thing is totally incorrect, its a Villa Urban Myth (V.U.M. ) based on a few noteworthy tackles every other game. Thats why NRC and Makoun are compared.
So whilst I agree Makoun is no DMC, you are correct about those assumptions from people on here, where you are incorrect is in the idea that NRC is a DMC he isn't. Sure he's played the role occasionally but that isn't why he's in the team now and wasn't so much under MON either.
Pretty much on the money Bicks.
I've never thought NRC is an out and out DM... he isn't. Petrov isn't either IMO. We need a player like Flamini or the player Fofana was meant to become. Shame we didn't get Fofana really.