Jonjo Shelvey - what are you?

[MLB]

I think Rodgers will get the best out of Shelvey but it might take a little while. He is a talented player but he needs reigning in a bit.

[Liverpoolway]

Theres been no great improvement how you come to that idea is odd, actually there has been improvement in that hes not been in our main starting 11 and hes not likely to be either.

 

His attitude is not 'right' at all for a Liverpool player , hes spineless , so yeah it was great to see Shelvey come on ahead of him.

 

Henderson has improved a lot.

 

When he arrived he was quite weak, and almost never won the ball. Now he's much stronger, and he wins the ball quite often. His passing is much better as well.

 

He has lacked a bit of confidence, but that's something he's improving day by day.

 

He did well at the end of last season, and he's done well so far under Rodgers. Hopefully both he and Shelvey will continue to improve...

[Bobby Hundreds]

He has huge potential but when I watch him I'm often wondering if he has a free role he seems really undisciplined and all over the place.

[aRdja]

He needs to improve his first touch. It isn't terrible, but it needs to be more consistent. Playing with Gerrard seemed to help as well, as he stopped trying to be Gerrard.

[DooooodekNo5]

Henderson has improved a lot.

 

When he arrived he was quite weak, and almost never won the ball. Now he's much stronger, and he wins the ball quite often. His passing is much better as well.

 

He has lacked a bit of confidence, but that's something he's improving day by day.

 

He did well at the end of last season, and he's done well so far under Rodgers. Hopefully both he and Shelvey will continue to improve...

 

Think him being 6th choice CM says it all to be honest , he done nothing to warrant his starting place last season or this , i think Kenny blindly stuck by him partly to save face on all those horrible transfers , he could hardly bench them all.

 

I would like to see him succeed but its just not in his nature to be a top class player, he hasn't got it in him , the writings already on the wall , he'll be gone next summer for half of what we paid after being a bench warmer this season.

[DooooodekNo5]

He was excellent today, considering he was thrown in at short notice.

 

He's the sort of player who really could flourish under Rodgers, he's always positive, doesn't shy away, doesn't hide.

 

It really annoys me that we've wasted £36 million on Henderson and Downing, when we already had Shelvey and Sterling coming through.

 

Yeah its still hard to stomach , if that money had been spent with a shread of responsibility and thought Kenny would most likely still be here and we could of been going places.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

I thought he was great. He has a really tough job getting into the team ahead of Gerrard, Allen, and Sahin, but he is a young, rapidly improving footballer.

 

I've always like Jonjo, and understand that he can't be perfectly consistent, but he stepped it up yesterday.

[Liam]

I thought Shelvey had something about him the very first time I saw him play for us. He has energy and seeks the ball. He lacks that killer quality and sometimes picks the wrong option but he now has some great players & coach to learn from.

[smilezzz]

He's slowish, but has a good engine, never stops running. He has a tendency to lunge into tackles and misplacing the occasional Hollywood pass, but to me it seems more of him trying to take on a tad too much responsibility at this stage of his development. I can see him developing into a more aggressive, slightly quicker, not as fat Lampard type, an attacking midfielder that lurks around the edge of the box, perhaps not as good, but good nonetheless.

 

A bargain at the price we got him for.

[Ranxerox]

played well against City ...looks like he'll be chosen ahead of Henderson and Adam regardless of what happens with transfers.

[Tony Moanero]

I like the kid and think he will be a really decent player.

[KopOut]

Our new Centre Forward, that's who he is, if BR is willing to think outside of the box for his solutions.

 

(Continuing on with our thrilling " The Case Of " series.)

 

Why not?

 

Borini is a bench warmer at best, on recent inspection.

[xerxes]

I don't think he is, or will be good enough- but he is no worse than Henderson.

 

I was unconvinced by Kenny's midfield and he may shine iin a new, specific role.

[stringvest]

I like him, and he doesn't seem to have regressed as much as Henderson since coming here, so he may be the best of the pair to keep. I suspect he won't ever live up to the expectations of a few years ago. A bit clunky, but isn't ashamed to take responsibility, and will always work hard.

[DanDanShaw]

Very good player and will only improve. Better than that Cleverley at United - just not hyped as much.

[MLB]

I don't think he is, or will be good enough- but he is no worse than Henderson.

 

I was unconvinced by Kenny's midfield and he may shine iin a new, specific role.

 

 

As good an endorsement for Shelvey as you can get.

[Mathewbet1]

he's great

[TheHitman]

He got an assist and a goal today him Henderson Kelly and Ince played.

[lebron]

Great inswinging free-kick which Caulker glanced towards the goal. His goal came after a flick on from Wickham. Jonjo chested the ball down and finished on the half volley. Route one goal, but he made a good run and took it well. Played just off the striker (Sordell?). I only watched the 2nd half, and neither him nor Henderson did much of note (nor did their team-mates). The home side actually dominated proceedings in the 2nd half from what I gathered from my poor stream. Kelly looked solid enough at RB, but his passing was a bit hit and miss...

[Jhinge Machha]

he is boss. one of the few midfielders in our squad who doesnt seem to be afraid to take a shot. seems very confident of his abilities too as i've seen him try difficult passes. he was really close to getting a winner against city as well.

[mht1892]

Unlucky not to score against Arsenal as well, quick feet but the shot was at the keeper, I think he's going to thrive under Rodgers, he does not hide and will get stuck in, I like him alot.

[jme]

Jonjo is a real talent and a great replacement for Stevie if/when he needs a break. Goal versus Chelsea proved his quality last season.

 

Not sure what the craic is in this youtube vid though.

 

[Jhinge Machha]

boss . that flick to henderson was brilliant.

[fowler9]

boss . that flick to henderson was brilliant.

 

reminiscent of Voronin against Besiktas!

 

Only kidding, love Jonjo and think he did well upfront tonight

[mht1892]

Soon as Gerrard is on the pitch he seems to be in awe and goes into his shell, he did play well last night though.