Jordan Henderson

[SB]

Shut it Pugwash

Always stating the bleeding obvious.

[wiw]

You must've been sat in the Anny Road end?

Main stand but you could see it from there

[Scratch]

You must've been sat in the Anny Road end?

In front of my laptop, but saw it all clearly as well. Plus with added replay bonus!

[Norbs]

In front of my laptop, but saw it all clearly as well. Plus with added replay bonus!

That's my normal seat too

[Norbs]

Main stand but you could see it from there

Ah, but could you hear it?

[Mostar]

Henderson vs WBA



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[Sarb]

Singled out for praise on MOTD. They said he was brilliant yesterday. Happy for him as he comes across as genuinely likeable guy who gives his all every time he plays. Think he is going to develop into a top player

[Angryred]

I think Ferguson has done us a favour ss we have responded quite well with an empathic result against a team that had the better of us last year. It's like that Fergie's comments has heightened the seige mentality a t Anfield.

[RichC]

Luis Suarez Takes the Plaudits but Jordan Henderson Makes Liverpool Tick



Luis Suarez will rightly take the plaudits after his first hat-trick at Anfield in the 4-1 victory over West Bromwich, but there is one player whose influence will go unnoticed by some.

That player is one who has been in the headlines, of sort, himself this week—although, not of his own making.

Jordan Henderson was one of several Liverpool players to receive unfair criticism in Alex Ferguson's new autobiography.

Ferguson, as reported in The Daily Mail, claimed "Henderson's gait will cause him problems later in his career because he runs from his knees with a straight back."

The former Manchester United manager suffering another bout of hypocrisy and selective memory—he reportedly attempted to sign Henderson, just as he did Steven Gerrard.

Regardless, the four-time Olympic gold medal winning sprinter Michael Johnson revolutionised his sport in multiple distances by adopting a style that saw him run with a straight back.

Well, Henderson certainly ran the show for Liverpool in midfield against The Baggies.

Henderson, as explained previously here on B/R, has been a victim of his own versatility at Anfield since his move from Sunderland—rarely seen in his more natural role.

Whenever he has been played in an attacking midfield role, he's impressed.

Brendan Rodgers opted to effectively flip his midfield triangle from 2-1 to 1-2, with Lucas Leiva replacing Victor Moses, allowing Henderson and Gerrard to focus more on attacking.

Henderson's strengths are well-known, namely his energy and dynamism. When deployed as he was against Steve Clarke's side, this allows Liverpool to press much higher up the pitch. As recognised after the match by the manager:



Henderson, rather than playing in an unnatural wing-back role or tasked with defensive duties, instead pressed high up, winning the ball for Suarez and Daniel Sturridge to profit by putting the visitors' defence under pressure quicker. It was crucial to Liverpool's play.

Henderson made more attacking final third passes than any other player (20 out of 27), with just two passes attempted in the defensive third.

Liverpool's midfield has lacked such energy, drive and pressing this season and the sight of Henderson pressing West Brom's defence on the edge of their own box, especially in the first half, was a welcome sight at Anfield.

Only four players have started all 11 League and Cup games for Liverpool this season: goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, captain Steven Gerrard, top scorer Daniel Sturridge, and Henderson.

His place in the side is recognised by the manager and it's time it is noticed by the wider media and supporters as well.

Previously, Henderson's best performance for Liverpool had come in the 2-2 draw at Arsenal towards the end of last season. He returns to the Emirates next week and his place in the starting XI is assured.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1825934-luis-suarez-takes-the-plaudits-but-jordan-henderson-makes-liverpool-tick?

[Shaggy]

In the England squad. Fully deserved. Well done Jordan.

[Sarb]

In the England squad. Fully deserved. Well done Jordan.

Better than Cleverley

[Lecter]

Better than Cleverley

So is my mum

[tanner]

Technically piss poor, fluffs it up when he has time to think about it, and when we play a quality side and need to try and play keep ball he treats the ball like a hot spud. In many ways he's like Heskey, only in midfield. Only at his best in a fast flowing game where plays with instinct.

I don't rate him at all.

[Alex]

Well done on the call up then, is what I guess you are trying to say?

[Sarb]

Well done on the call up then, is what I guess you are trying to say?