How boss is Jordan Henderson?

[Antynwa]

Apologies for starting a new thread, but I feel that he warrants it.

 

He's boss, and I stuck by him when we signed him, and I'll tell you this now he's going to be future England Liverpool Captain. The only downside is it seems that he's going to have a case of the Gerrard's and his adaptability is going to be a downfall.

 

I don't like him playing on the right, but he was a roaming midfielder v Fulham and I thought he did an alright job. Really want to see him start centre midfield alongside Adam/Shelvey as his drive and ability was evident v Fulham with that run and shot that hit the post. He's a confidence player and he is slowly but surely really finding his feet in the side.

 

With Speo suspended, Lucas injured and Gerrard clinically dead Kenny can now play him in the centre for a few games, and I have no doubt in my mind he'll really impose himself and probably bag a goal or two.

 

Really rate him. He'll be here for years.

[brucespanner]

Apologies for starting a new thread, but I feel that he warrants it.

 

He's boss, and I stuck by him when we signed him, and I'll tell you this now he's going to be future England Liverpool Captain. The only downside is it seems that he's going to have a case of the Gerrard's and his adaptability is going to be a downfall.

 

I don't like him playing on the right, but he was a roaming midfielder v Fulham and I thought he did an alright job. Really want to see him start centre midfield alongside Adam/Shelvey as his drive and ability was evident v Fulham with that run and shot that hit the post. He's a confidence player and he is slowly but surely really finding his feet in the side.

 

With Speo suspended, Lucas injured and Gerrard clinically dead Kenny can now play him in the centre for a few games, and I have no doubt in my mind he'll really impose himself and probably bag a goal or two.

 

Really rate him. He'll be here for years.

 

He'll have to get behind Lucas, he's not only the future of Liverpool he's the future of football.

[sh#t waffle]

It's obviously far too early to say he is boss, but I have to agree that he looks like he has the potential to be a massive part of our future. Technically he is excellent, and I think there's an exceptional football brain waiting to come out as he grows in confidence.

[JohnnyH]

I too think the lad is going to be excellent. I’ve been really surprised and impressed with how clever he is for a young lad. Great feet and ability to move the ball on quickly or turn and run.

 

To be fair, I think it’s only been a few who thought he was poor. Most have been saying he’ll be very good if played in his correct position. The price was a surprise, but I think it’ll prove value for money in the long term.

[zigackly]

He is a little boss now, but by the time he gets to his final level he will be a big boss and the opposition will need this guy to take him out:

 

[Magic Sponge]

He's a future masters winner.

[Anubis]

Jordan Henderson.....

 

[brucespanner]

[NorwegianRed]

Gutted his shot didn't go in. He is a very nice passer. Lucasesque if I can say that? Does the simple things right, and doesn't need to make it more advanced.

94% passing accuracy I think he had?

[redsoxs]

When i see him on the wing ahead of Kuyt/Maxi/downing...... i cry with pain.

[xerxes]

Young, and already an experienced PL player, his attitude shines through, an example to AC.

[The Dude Abides]

The talent is there, but he's got a lot of learning to do to become a competent centre mid. His awareness ,and general positioning is simply woeful defensively. Time and again against Fulham, despite having three in cm, they were able to ping balls in to Dembele and Dempsey in advanced central areas.

 

I'm equal parts intrigued and scared shitless to see what will happen if we play him and Adam in the centre together now that Jay is going to be out for a few games.

[WoOGii]

By 2016 Jordan Henderson will be one of the top five central midfielder players in Europe; I have the upmost confidence in the player. Behind Enrique he was our best buy of the summer, I’d have him in centre midfield over Charlie Adam all week.

 

Play the lad in his right position and watch him flourish.

 

This.

[Xherdan]

Silverlining strikes again. Lucas and Henderson two of the worst players ever to pull on the jersey of LFC. Incredibly wrong, both are excellent players and will be the CM pairing in a league winning side.

[ThewaytoRome]

Dont think he is captain material like...

 

Plus love him or hate him Jones at the mancs looks every bit a midfield general in the future and nailed on England Captain.

[Gym Beglin]

"He's boss, and I stuck by him when we signed him"

 

As opposed to turn on him and give up on him, just 4 months into his career? Very peculiar avenue you're going down there, like you deserve some credit for doing something that 95% of other fans just did naturally and without broadcasting it.

 

 

As for Henderson, yes, boss. He's still not there yet though, he needs to be central, and that's not a secret. His performances in the middle for England Under 21 were/are class. Don't laugh, but he's got the aura of a Gerrard or Kaka in terms of playing that central role, so comfortable in possession, a real athlete, and always playing with his head up. But he, and Adam, will suffer as long as we don't have a top class defensive midfielder underpinning it all and allowing them that platform.

[deacon]

I must be missing something here, as, whilst accepting he's young, all I see is a player who disappears for large parts of the game, rarely moves the ball forward and completely wimps out of tackles.

 

I'd love to watch a game with a Henderson fan, who can point out the encouraging things he does, as I'm completely missing them.

 

I know he hit the post in the Fulham game, but I honestly can't recall anything else in that game where he stood out.

[zigackly]

He's got nice white teeth. Don't worry about the rest.

[Guest TK-421]

It vexes me as to why people get their knickers in a twist about him "playing on the right". it's not as if he hugs the touching or anything - he always gets involved.

[Ezekiel 25:17]

It vexes me as to why people get their knickers in a twist about him "playing on the right". it's not as if he hugs the touching or anything - he always gets involved.

 

You can't whack a player who 'hugs the touching' that's for sure TK.

[Guest TK-421]

Damn phone. I'm still vexed. Look what you've done to me. I'm totally vexed.

[Red Banjo]

Indeed, boss.

 

I worry about the fact his hair is exactly the same style when he leaves the pitch, as to when he enter's it tho. Either he uses cement as hair gel or he doesn't head the ball enough.

 

On a serious note - you can tell how much he tries, which will endear him more to the fans. When he scored against Bolton, he looked like it was the best moment of his entire life, and he'd already peeled off in celebration on monday when his shot came off the post. He smiles a lot, which to me suggests he's enjoying his time here - and im glad to have him.

[Ted]

*puts hand up...does that shaking thing that means "meh"*

[Ezekiel 25:17]

Indeed, boss.

 

I worry about the fact his hair is exactly the same style when he leaves the pitch, as to when he enter's it tho. Either he uses cement as hair gel or he doesn't head the ball enough.

 

On a serious note - you can tell how much he tries, which will endear him more to the fans. When he scored against Bolton, he looked like it was the best moment of his entire life, and he'd already peeled off in celebration on monday when his shot came off the post. He smiles a lot, which to me suggests he's enjoying his time here - and im glad to have him.

 

Fuck me it's Sigmund Freud.

[Guest TK-421]

Fuck me it's Sigmund Freud.

 

I sense that you're slightly vexed right now.