12 Oct 2018 14:52:03
it's really getting tiresome now. there's a video circulating around to say how other players ignored passing the ball to Henderson because they don't trust him. With others now jumping on him to say he had a bad game, side and back passes only and even some who blamed him for causing our attack to lose fluidity!

I mean, what must the man do to be appreciated? He had a great game and helped to keep our midfield ticking against some really class players. It seems like many fans really don't get what it takes to play in central midfield. They prefer Gini, who hides from the ball, than Hendo who offers himself for the ball. They are claiming Fabinho, who is still adjusting, will take his place any time.

Henderson is a very good midfielder. He is energetic (but had to restrain himself due to the role he plays), disciplined, good positioning (this is most obvious when Gini places in his place as we don't seem to retain, recover and recycle the ball as well), tactically aware, responsible, technically sound, can play a quick and accurate forward ball, and leads by example. There isn't many CMs out there better than him. I guess he, sadly, belongs to the group where his presence is really felt only when he's not there.


1.) 12 Oct 2018
12 Oct 2018 17:10:45
Great post sgynwa

Unfortunately there seems to be some people who'll never accept Hendo no matter how well he plays.
He's a worthy Captain and great role model on and off the pitch. unlike some former players I could mention!


2.) 12 Oct 2018
12 Oct 2018 18:13:02
There can be no solid foundation or basis for anything like this. Henderson is regularly one of the top, if not the top, passers in the league every year, isn't he? And to make a pass, you need to receive a pass first, right? So if players are not passing him the ball then it can only be in practice, because I don't see that during matches. The stats speak louder than words, in this case. And if he's passing the ball sideways or back then that's what the team tactics are dictating, if he is playing DM and is being pressured.

Nothing but agitation by agitators doing what they do best: agitate.


3.) 12 Oct 2018
12 Oct 2018 19:11:32
Every match Hendo is at the heart of the midfield. Collect and pass, collect and pass. He ticks like a metronome. Anyone who thinks he does nothing except sideways and back isn’t actually watching. Presumably too busy concocting some tripe for instagram/ Facebook or whatever this weeks fad is.


4.) 12 Oct 2018
12 Oct 2018 19:14:08
As always ra, great post mate.


5.) 12 Oct 2018
12 Oct 2018 20:53:26
Great posts thru out the thread, lads. Hendo is BOSS, end of story. He has the respect of his team mates, his coaches and the manager. Hendo is brave, selfless, gives his all for the team, cares about his team mates and will put his body on the line for the shirt. To me, those are the people and things that matter to any fan and that much is clear. Don't care what anyone else thinks, really.


6.) 12 Oct 2018
12 Oct 2018 21:02:18
Thanks Salah. Sorry I read about your other troubles. I hope you overcome those too, as you have many others. And just as a side note. A hat trick right about now (our next game) would do beautifully for team (and your own) spirit. Keep the faith. 💪👍.


7.) 12 Oct 2018
12 Oct 2018 21:51:40
Cheers ra, things will improve, I have no doubts :) . Hope life is treating you well mate.


8.) 13 Oct 2018
13 Oct 2018 07:48:35
Sgynwa cracking post that mate and can see you’re a big fan of Hendo’s with your passion to defend him. Pity you had to throw Wijnaldum under the bus though to contradict your support for 1 player.


9.) 13 Oct 2018
13 Oct 2018 10:12:28
Sgynwa, spot on about Hendo but you are another one who is quick to jump on the anti-Wijnaldum bandwagon with the tiresome and totally inaccurate ‘hides from the ball’ jibe. Criticism of a performance when deserved is one thing but this continual damning of a player as not good enough is pathetic. The managers of Liverpool FC and The Netherlands - who might just know a thing or two about football - don’t have a problem with Wijnaldum so why do you and so many other so-called Liverpool supporters? Just get behind the lad for pities sake.


10.) 13 Oct 2018
13 Oct 2018 11:26:21
Just do not get the abuse and criticism that Henderson receives. Due to my location I no longer get to see the games live anymore. However even on the TV coverage it appears to me that Henderson is always in a position to offer options to players with the ball. He tracks down runners, makes challenges to influence the game (Cavani in the first two mins of the PSG game springs to mind) , always gives his all and will stick up for his team mates. Perhaps I am wrong and the game has moved on and these attributes are no longer required in a player.


11.) 13 Oct 2018
13 Oct 2018 17:13:42
Anyone that knows me on this site will know that I have always been a massive supporter of Hendo but for some reason that I will never know the lad has a element of doubters, as to why I will never bloody know. Now lad's I have said it time and time again GET OFF HIS BACK please. The lad would run through a brick wall for the club etc, etc so give it a rest for those of you who doubt his value to the team/ club. Because if you really do doubt him well all I can can say is that YOU HAVEN'T A CLUE!