Jordan Henderson

[Buzzo]

What a difference he makes. Jo and Virgil instantly looked more at ease. Bobby played better, which allowed Mo and Sadio more opportunity. All because of this one man. Loved watching him, at one point right in front of us Trent played a ball to him which forced a bad touch, Hendo went mental at him, Trent looked like a naughty school kid. Proper captain. Proper player, I absolutely love what he does for the team.

[Big-Red-Ed]

Its like lineker said the other day. Some times a players stock rises by his absence. I thought he was magnificent last night

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[baitman]

Was it a 50/50 between henderson and virge who was at fault for the 2nd goal.

[Lecter]

Was it a 50/50 between henderson and virge who was at fault for the 2nd goal.

Henderson but I also think the keeper wasnt great on that

At the match itself I thought it was just a great strike (same with the first one), watching them back last night when I got home I think Alisson saves both of them 99 out of 100 times

[S-RED]

Was it a 50/50 between henderson and virge who was at fault for the 2nd goal.

By that point Hendo was dead on his feet, even late 2nd half you could see him stretching his calves, as they were obviously tightening. He covered so much ground last night & it was a fantastic performance by him.

I was surprised he wasn't replaced at the start of ET though

[meffin]

Was it a 50/50 between henderson and virge who was at fault for the 2nd goal.

He should have been closed down by the defence before Henderson got near him. They just let him keep running at goal

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[Shaggy]

What a man

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[Shaggy]

Henderson organising Premier League coronavirus fund for NHS

Matt Lawton | Paul Joyce
Friday April 03 2020, 1.30pm, The Times

Jordan Henderson is organising a Premier League coronavirus crisis fund for the NHS that will run into millions of pounds.

The Times understands that the Liverpool captain has spent the last few days contacting the captains of other Premier League clubs to pitch the idea.

The initiative being led by the England international pre-dates the scathing comments made by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who called upon top-flight footballers to “play their part” during Thursday’s government crisis briefing.

Talks with Premier League captains were continuing today and the initial reaction has been wholly positive, with players determined to raise cash for those on the frontline. Indeed the players are happy to engage with Hancock and his department despite the criticism they have received. They will seek NHS and government guidance on how best the money can be distributed to combat the global pandemic.

Contact has already been made with banks to set up the fund, which footballers will simply be asked to contribute to on the understanding that there is a wide variation of salaries across the Premier League.

The prospect of players from all 20 club making a contribution could raise millions of pounds, with public donations also welcome.

This initiative will be kept separate from any potential decisions clubs have to make on wage deferrals or even cuts, depending on how long football remains suspended.

Henderson is not looking to take any credit for this. Indeed he was said to be frustrated that news of the plans had emerged prior to the fund being created. Sources close to the player insist he simply wants to use what influence he has to support NHS workers and the wider community.

Premier League clubs remain hopeful of reaching an agreement on player wage deferrals today despite an apparent impasse with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA).

Top-flight players are coming under increasing pressure from the government after four Premier League clubs — Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Norwich City and Bournemouth — moved to place non-playing staff on furlough.

“Given the sacrifices many people are making, the first thing Premier League footballers can do is make a contribution,” Matt Hancock, the health secretary, said yesterday.

But after days of discussions between the Premier League, the Football League and the PFA to find a resolution regarding player contracts during the crisis, the players’ union issued a statement that failed to even acknowledge the calls from politicians or declare any desire to make a contribution. Instead there was an accusation that clubs are trying to pressure players into contributing towards the wages of non-playing staff for the benefit of shareholders.

The source of the problem remains Tottenham’s decision to place 550 staff members on furlough on the day they announced £173 million in profits and £7 million in salary and bonus payments for their chairman, Daniel Levy.

But the PFA statement did say that they had not blocked possible wage deferrals for players and there remains a desire to work towards a solution at a shareholders meeting for the 20 Premier League clubs today that could lead to players accepting a deferral of their wages for a certain period.

Only if the economic impact of the pandemic worsens could it become necessary to consider wage cuts for players with watertight employment contracts.

The statement from a union that is still being run by Gordon Taylor did the players no favours last night. Taylor announced 12 months ago that he would stand down once an independent review into his organisation, which is also being investigated by the Charity Commission, had been concluded.

“Contrary to some press reports the PFA has never stated that it will block all wage deferrals,” the statement said. “What we have sought to put in place is a structured and unified approach to ensure a fair response across the leagues.

“Each club’s financial standing will vary. We are aware of the public sentiment that the players should pay non-playing staff’s salaries. However, our current position is that, as businesses, if clubs can afford to pay their players and staff, they should. Any use of the government’s support schemes without genuine financial need is detrimental to the wider society.

“We fully accept that players will have to be flexible and share the financial burden of the Covid-19 outbreak in order to secure the long-term future of their own club and indeed the wider game.”

A number of Championship clubs are considering placing their players on furlough amid concerns that they could soon be struggling to pay their wage bills. One chief executive from the Championship fears as many as “18 of the 24” clubs in English football’s second tier could be in serious financial trouble within weeks.

[McDermotX]

Proper captain

[Slinky Skills]

Extremley proud of Jordan Henderson here, and fair played on the other Captains too for playing their part.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52148955

[spud_gun]

Lovely gesture however it's sickening that the NHS is so starved of funds in the first place.

In a right and just society you shouldn't need to have 'fund raisers' for healthcare.

[Rigadon]

But Palace winger Townsend was unhappy with the demands of Hancock and told Talksport: "Football is trying to do a lot of good. To wake up yesterday and see footballers being painted as villains was a bit of a surprise.

"The health secretary, deflecting blame on to footballers: I don't think that is right. His job is the responsibility of NHS workers. NHS workers have been underpaid for years."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52151485

He's got a point.

[Fosterbloke]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52151485

He's got a point.

Just went up a few rungs on the respecto ladder with those comments.

[EwarWoo]

Not sure I agree.

It's most definitely a valid point yeah, however a footballer commenting on people getting paid ridiculous money because thats what the market dictates has some nerve IMO.