Jordan Henderson

[BootRoom]

I don't want to write him off this early into his career, but I think we had higher priorities in other areas of the pitch during the transfer window, namely central defence - should have used the Henderson money (however much it was) in that area.

[Exiled_red]

Scott Parker bossed our midfield last season when he was at West Ham , he bossed them again yesterday

Key thing for me yesterday was we were second best to everything, particularly the second balls

True, I just didn't think Adam was at the races though yesterday (sadly he wasn't the only one), had he put in any kind of performance it would have made the game alot tougher for Spurs in the centre of midfield.

[truefan999]

He's not even a poor man's Alonso. Nothing alike IMO other than he likes to try 50 yard diagonals. Only Xabi lands them on a sixpence and Adam's success rate is questionable at best.

I do think Adam will be handy at Anfield against weaker teams, a kind of flat track bully. In the helter skelter of bigger games, when he's pressurised on the ball, it looks like he's going to be nowhere near good enough.

Nice to see that people are agreeing with what I said before we bought him.

Well done that man

[Mattshark]

Nice to see that people are agreeing with what I said before we bought him.

Well done that man

It is not something to feel happy, or gloat about.

[Chris]

Nice to see that people are agreeing with what I said before we bought him.

Well done that man

You really are absolutely vile. Manc written all over you.

[Exiled_red]

It is not something to feel happy, or gloat about.

[Maxiedge]

I rate Hendo as he shows signs that he can play, really play, but if he continues to be a passenger then I think Kenny should start with someone else.

[Craig_H]

Yep, i think he'll develop into a good player for us, but for the time being, he should be a squaddie rather than a first teamer.

[Kronenburg1892]

I have to agree. Unless there's a bigger picture I'm missing here.

His contibution yesterday was Diao'esque. Maybe he's not comfortable on the right. Maybe he's coming to terms with settling in in a new city etc, or just doesn't want to **** up. Either way, he's got some growing up to do, and whilst he's in the team playing as he is, our right side looks weak.

Too many pass backs without looking or exploring space. And bugger all protection down the right.

[BobTheCharmer]

He's a good player. Can't see the problem myself. Scored great goal the other week and now he's being made the scapegoat. He isn't going to get better sitting on the bench.

[cream]

Needs bedding in gradually, not thrown in at the deep end.

[Assassin]

He was bought for the future. He is young. He is talented. He will mature into a fine player.

Unfortunately, in the meantime he will get slagged off by some of the internets finest leg ends

[Kronenburg1892]

He maybe a good player, but he needs to find his form in that position, and soon. Otherwise there will be no logic on him keeping Kuyt out. None at all.

[BobTheCharmer]

Needs bedding in gradually, not thrown in at the deep end.

Maybe, maybe not, time will tell.

[Shaggy]

Agree with whoever said he'll be better when Johnson comes back. A more natural pairing, with Henderson's infield drifting opening up the space for Johnson to do his thing.

Should never be a regular at this stage though, especially with two proven, seasoned internationals like Kuyt and Maxi waiting in the wings.

Dirk is a derby expert and surely, has to play next week. Has to.