Jordan Henderson, MBE: World Club Cup, European Cup, European Super Cup, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup & Charity Shield Winning Captain of Liverpool (and massive sellout)

[Total Longo]

On 02/08/2022 at 11:53, AngryOfTuebrook said:

I'm sure he's got more interesting stuff in his 32 years than I have in my 56.

Yet you just know it will be the typical "still playing at the highest level" type of autobiography. Dull as dishwater. Do it when you have retired Jordan, so you can call Suarez, Rodgers and Ferguson all the names under the sun*

 

 

*He won't anyway, he's far too nice   

[SlugTrail]

[Jennings]

14 hours ago, m0e said:

Rooney 'wrote' one at 21, didn't he?

[Bjornebye]

It's mad that a captain who has lifted pretty much every possible trophy as skipper of possibly our greatest side ever won't get close to 95% of Liverpool fans all time Reds 11's. 

[TheHowieLama]

1 hour ago, Jennings said:

Fake, not written in crayon, penmanship far too good.

[Bjornebye]

1 minute ago, TheHowieLama said:

Fake, not written in crayon, penmanship far too good.

Spelling is fine, no 'erm' between every two words ..... no slobber on the paper.... 

 

 

[Grinch]

1 hour ago, Bjornebye said:

It's mad that a captain who has lifted pretty much every possible trophy as skipper of possibly our greatest side ever won't get close to 95% of Liverpool fans all time Reds 11's. 

All time?  You could push that percentage closer to 100 and damn right too.  We’ve just had far too many great midfielders down the years for him to be even mentioned.

 

What’s  mad, is I’d say there’s a huge number who don’t think he should have been starting, now or in past seasons. 

[Bjornebye]

Just now, Grinch said:

All time?  You could push that percentage closer to 100 and damn right too.  We’ve just had far too many great midfielders down the years for him to be even mentioned.

 

What’s  mad, is I’d say there’s a huge number who don’t think he should have been starting, now or in past seasons. 

I'm thinking the much younger generation and the ones who will use present day fitness as a marker over natural talent. Not to say he isn't naturally a very talented player. He's been brilliant for us and we definitely miss him when he's out. 

[Antynwa]

 

3 hours ago, Bjornebye said:

It's mad that a captain who has lifted pretty much every possible trophy as skipper of possibly our greatest side ever won't get close to 95% of Liverpool fans all time Reds 11's. 

I think Henderson gets in every Liverpool side of the past 20-30 years.  Even 08/09. Henderson at his peak is hugely influential and his quality is often forgotten about, his drive and work ethic is his biggest asset and the impact it has higher up the pitch can't be underestimated. 

 

At the risk of making some mad shout, my view on Henderson in comparison to say Alonso is that whilst Alonso has more natural ability, I think if you put peak Henderson in the 08/09 team, 01/02 team and 13/14 as well we win the leagues on those occasions.

 

 

 

[LFC 6 Times]

I think it’s really difficult to quantify how good Henderson really is. His attitude and work ethic are absolutely top class and his range of passing, athleticism and crossing are excellent. But he is very much a cog in a wheel in our side.

[Aventus]

5 hours ago, Antynwa said:

 

I think Henderson gets in every Liverpool side of the past 20-30 years.  Even 08/09. Henderson at his peak is hugely influential and his quality is often forgotten about, his drive and work ethic is his biggest asset and the impact it has higher up the pitch can't be underestimated. 

 

At the risk of making some mad shout, my view on Henderson in comparison to say Alonso is that whilst Alonso has more natural ability, I think if you put peak Henderson in the 08/09 team, 01/02 team and 13/14 as well we win the leagues on those occasions.

Don't even need peak Jordan for 13/14. Just needed 13/14 Jordan for that fucking Chelsea game. 

[Guest]

Henderson and gerrard did not compliment each other at all, Henderson came into his own when gerrard left. For that reason I’d say Henderson and gerrard would be captains of different teams, not the same.

[TheHowieLama]

Henderson is a better captain than Stevie was. He is nowhere near the best 11. Or the second best tbh.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

25 minutes ago, Shooter in the Motor said:

Henderson and gerrard did not compliment each other at all

Nonsense. I've heard them saying very nice things about each other.

[Guest]

Hamstrung apparently...

[Babb'sBurstNad]

On 04/08/2022 at 21:59, Shooter in the Motor said:

Henderson and gerrard did not compliment each other at all, Henderson came into his own when gerrard left. For that reason I’d say Henderson and gerrard would be captains of different teams, not the same.

He never notices when I have my hair done 

[Harry Squatter]

He's basically been run into the ground over the last 5 or 6 seasons and it is catching up on him now. He should really have the "Milner" role and be used sparingly now so when he comes on or does start the odd game he can be fresher and have more energy and won't be carrying any injuries. 

[coachpotato]

Henderson is suffering from getting older in a team where, had the right recruitment been made, he wouldn’t be so exposed or relied upon.
He’s not the only one.

I think he’s been a brilliant asset since he came here, one of the best captains I’ve seen, and if he hasn’t been blessed with the technical skills of some previous midfielders we’ve had, he’s certainly been one of the hardest workers.

In the top 100 players?
I think so.

[Dave D]

On 04/08/2022 at 10:57, SlugTrail said:

Is this legit?

[Dave D]

Its so ridiculous I can believe it around that time, particularly with those twats involved (Adam and Cole)

[VladimirIlyich]

Getting unfair stick at the moment despite doing a decent job under the circumstances. If our defence is poor 'its hendo's fault' even if he's not on the pitch. He did ok last night playing a solid 'bits and pieces' role and has looked injured or niggled for a while. While our midfield has been underwhelming of late its more down to setting up a midfield that is functional and built around a certain set of speedy forwards,one who now isnt there. We've missed Mane because him and Mo could create space for each other and occupy defenders,carry the ball quickly from defence to attack and our midfield just needed to back that up. Hendo and Fabinho get criticised for being exactly who they always have been but in a team that has changed around them,the attack and the defence. If Hendo is hamstrung we will miss him because whatever his faults he is generally reliable while arguably 'better' players are simply constantly unavailable for selection.

[Barrington Womble]

10 minutes ago, VladimirIlyich said:

Getting unfair stick at the moment despite doing a decent job under the circumstances. If our defence is poor 'its hendo's fault' even if he's not on the pitch. He did ok last night playing a solid 'bits and pieces' role and has looked injured or niggled for a while. While our midfield has been underwhelming of late its more down to setting up a midfield that is functional and built around a certain set of speedy forwards,one who now isnt there. We've missed Mane because him and Mo could create space for each other and occupy defenders,carry the ball quickly from defence to attack and our midfield just needed to back that up. Hendo and Fabinho get criticised for being exactly who they always have been but in a team that has changed around them,the attack and the defence. If Hendo is hamstrung we will miss him because whatever his faults he is generally reliable while arguably 'better' players are simply constantly unavailable for selection.

I thought he was fucking garbage last night. In fact I would go as far as say one of the worst games he's ever had for us. He was out of position all the time, seemingly unable to work out where his team mates where when we didn't have the ball - is it really that hard to move from right 8 to left 8. He bottled several challenges - some of which he was favourite to get the ball and didn't even try to get there, just stood like a rabbit in the headlights. He might well have been sacrificing himself and playing with an injury because we have nobody else. But he was fucking shocking. 

[VladimirIlyich]

2 minutes ago, Barrington Womble said:

I thought he was fucking garbage last night. In fact I would go as far as say one of the worst games he's ever had for us. He was out of position all the time, seemingly unable to work out where his team mates where when we didn't have the ball - is it really that hard to move from right 8 to left 8. He bottled several challenges - some of which he was favourite to get the ball and didn't even try to get there, just stood like a rabbit in the headlights. He might well have been sacrificing himself and playing with an injury because we have nobody else. But he was fucking shocking. 

Opinions eh. I'm still unsure how one of the best managers in the world relies on such a shit player.

I will add though that I watch the games without sound so I feel less inclined to believe the shite the commentator and analysts have you believe.

[Barrington Womble]

Just now, VladimirIlyich said:

Opinions eh. I'm still unsure how one of the best managers in the world relies on such a shit player.

I will add though that I watch the games without sound so I feel less inclined to believe the shite the commentator and analysts have you believe.

It's dead easy. Look at the managers options and you can see why Henderson was on the pitch last night and was kept on so late. 

 

I was at the match, so I have no idea what the fuck the commentators say. 

[Strontium]

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