Author Topic: What Henderson adds to the squad and how he'll be used (Read 45181 times)

Apollo · « **Reply #520 on:** January 30, 2012, 02:29:47 AM »

Seems to be very lively and quite pacey too. Is that just because he's so young, or is he likely to be the same in 5 or 6 years time?

NB is it "5 or 6 years/year's/years' time"? which

Anthony Le Pongolle · « **Reply #521 on:** January 30, 2012, 02:30:29 AM »

Quote from: lfc_bhoy on January 28, 2012, 10:41:51 PM

Fun Fact: In Lucas's first season at Liverpool he scored more goals than Xabi. Lucas has it in him, Henderson has hit the post repeatedly this season with some brilliant shots, they'll both come good.

He scored once in his first season against Havant and Waterlooville. Good goal it was too....but he didn't score more than Alonso.

DyingAtheist · « **Reply #522 on:** January 30, 2012, 02:48:53 AM »

Genuinely rather excited to see where this lad can be in a few years time, given where he is now.

On Axis · « **Reply #523 on:** January 30, 2012, 03:58:48 AM »

The lads got a great future at this club and he's only going to get better. He's a very continental type of player, measured passes and smartly retains the ball. He'll definitely be useful in a pass-and-move system; to be honest, I'd love to see him play with Jonjo more when the time is right, I reckon those two would make a good partnership.

lfc_bhoy · « **Reply #524 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:20:29 AM »

Quote from: Anthony Le Pongolle on January 30, 2012, 02:30:29 AM

He scored once in his first season against Havant and Waterlooville. Good goal it was too....but he didn't score more than Alonso.

Ah, yes, you're quite right. It must have been assists I was thinking of, which looking at the stats is actually correct.

Nessy76 · « **Reply #525 on:** January 30, 2012, 11:03:47 AM »

Quote from: Apollo on January 30, 2012, 02:29:47 AM

Seems to be very lively and quite pacey too. Is that just because he's so young, or is he likely to be the same in 5 or 6 years time?

NB is it "5 or 6 years/year's/years' time"? which

Can't be "year's" if it's 5 or 6 years. The (slightly weird when you think about it) suggestion is that the time is owned by the years so it would be "years' time".

Zlenpasha · « **Reply #526 on:** January 30, 2012, 11:24:22 AM »

I'm repeatedly amazed by the amount of sprinting he does.
Not far off Kuyt to be honest, if at all.

Cpt_Reina · « **Reply #527 on:** January 30, 2012, 11:31:07 AM »

Quote from: Zlenpasha on January 30, 2012, 11:24:22 AM

I'm repeatedly amazed by the amount of sprinting he does.
Not far off Kuyt to be honest, if at all.

Got a great engine hasn't he.

Aside from the lad's clear footballing ability his attitude is absolutely spot on. He's got that quiet determination about him. You can tell he wants to become the very best player he can be. Model professional.

slaphead · « **Reply #528 on:** January 30, 2012, 11:35:37 AM »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on January 30, 2012, 11:31:07 AM

Aside from the lad's clear footballing ability his attitude is absolutely spot on. He's got that quiet determination about him. You can tell he wants to become the very best player he can be. Model professional.

Careful now
Thats what they used to say about Giggs

nocturnalvin · « **Reply #529 on:** January 30, 2012, 12:16:05 PM »

He's not extremely quick off the blocks, but when he's going, it takes some to catch up with him. A bit like a turbo-engine car, needs to rev up before he gets going.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #530 on:** January 30, 2012, 12:23:55 PM »

He's got a fantastic engine which has been really evident over the last few weeks.

He is growing in confidence alot, even since Gerrard came into the side he is still trying to dictate and make things happens. You can see him getting the ball from Gerrard and trying to get us moving forward.

I am still unsure of what will become of him, much like Lucas when he first started to show good promise. But he's been one of the bright sparks this season.

HariLFC · « **Reply #531 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:03:08 PM »

Another quietly impressive performance from the lad. He keeps things ticking and showed a real turn of pace tonight, great, great GREAT potential!

Coady · « **Reply #532 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:07:49 PM »

Pass and move is our Hendo, and he presses well. love him.

OrangeMochaFraps · « **Reply #533 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:15:36 PM »

Non-stop machine. Was quite nervous when he went down, then thought he was probably just getting a breather. He's been running since the Bolton game.

El_Pistolero · « **Reply #534 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:17:03 PM »

I reckon he runs alongside the team coach too.

Matt8Pie · « **Reply #535 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:17:03 PM »

He reminds me a bit of a Aquilani but obviously not the finished article. I imagine he'll be a similar type of player in a few years to come.

Love him.

Suspect Package. · « **Reply #536 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:19:29 PM »

It's interesting the amount of people that still don't rate him. Even some "respected" posters on here, though they tend to keep out of this thread nowadays.

For what it's worth, I don't even think that was one of his best games for us. He's quietly become a very important part of our system though.

Tepid water · « **Reply #537 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:23:09 PM »

Quote from: Matt8Pie on January 31, 2012, 10:17:03 PM

He reminds me a bit of a Aquilani but obviously not the finished article. I imagine he'll be a similar type of player in a few years to come.

Love him.

Aquilani?

You've killed the thread.

vivabobbygraham · « **Reply #538 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:25:00 PM »

Quote from: Matt8Pie on January 31, 2012, 10:17:03 PM

He reminds me a bit of a Aquilani but obviously not the finished article. I imagine he'll be a similar type of player in a few years to come.

Love him.

Cue another thread

scatman · « **Reply #539 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:29:01 PM »

Quote from: Tepid water on January 31, 2012, 10:23:09 PM

Aquilani?

You've killed the thread.

i think the lad means in his movement and one touch technique, it's eerily similar, Hendo gets around more though and is a brilliant crosser of the ball in my opinion

babraham · « **Reply #540 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:30:15 PM »

I think we've achieved the impossible and found someone who actually runs more than Kuyt!

His pass and move is superb!

Aristotle · « **Reply #541 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:32:09 PM »

Only downside to tonight was when he failed to show up in the box after Carroll won the ball and put it straight on the penalty spot. But aside from that, pass and move is the name of his game. And he's got a mean fucking engine in him. Forest Gump with wind defiant hair.

Ibax Osnola · « **Reply #542 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:35:16 PM »

Made a wonderful first time throughball to Bellamy in the first half. Great game overall

IndianKopite · « **Reply #543 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:36:18 PM »

The force is strong in this one

conman · « **Reply #544 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:36:36 PM »

Quote from: Aristotle on January 31, 2012, 10:32:09 PM

Only downside to tonight was when he failed to show up in the box after Carroll won the ball and put it straight on the penalty spot. But aside from that, pass and move is the name of his game. And he's got a mean fucking engine in him. Forest Gump with wind defiant hair.

thats about it though, but he will learn..
is gonna be a boss player... Top player already mind,

DanA · « **Reply #545 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:40:23 PM »

Quote from: Ibax Osnola on January 31, 2012, 10:35:16 PM

Made a wonderful first time throughball to Bellamy in the first half. Great game overall

Was a brilliant bit of play just ever so slightly over hit. He's hitting passes like that with regularity now. Just need to get a better tackling game and he'll be fucking brilliant. Positions himself well and works his bollox off. Just the one weakness holding him back from be a top class player.

MobileBayRed · « **Reply #546 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:43:17 PM »

Seems like the match is starting to slow down for him a bit. Early on, he spent too much time on the ball thinking about where to pass, now he is playing more instinctively, first time passes and the like. Should only get better with more time and confidence.

As others have said, his attitude is immense.

Hazell · « **Reply #547 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:46:24 PM »

Quote from: DanA on January 31, 2012, 10:40:23 PM

Was a brilliant bit of play just ever so slightly over hit. He's hitting passes like that with regularity now. Just need to get a better tackling game and he'll be fucking brilliant. Positions himself well and works his bollox off. Just the one weakness holding him back from be a top class player.

He's definitely got aspects of his game to improve, but the bolded bit is the most important attribute - he'll continue to improve because he wants to and puts the effort in. He's a lovely footballer though and will be some player if he continues on this trajectory.

ThatYungstarrYNWA · « **Reply #548 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:53:36 PM »

I'd love to see him and Jonjo in a few years playing together. Also love how Hendo is always the first to congratulate the goalscorer, seems like the perfect teammate.

Samee · « **Reply #549 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:54:32 PM »

Lucas and Henderson. The heart of our midfield is going to be strong for years to come.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #550 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:56:11 PM »

laughable how the media keep bigging up cleverley as some sort of world beater. henderson is a far better player imo.

The Red artist. · « **Reply #551 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:57:22 PM »

Quote from: babraham on January 31, 2012, 10:30:15 PM

I think we've achieved the impossible and found someone who actually runs more than Kuyt!

His pass and move is superb!

Apparently he did just that tonight, according to the stats on the stream i was watching. Very impressed with him i am, think we have a real player here.

James Mac · « **Reply #552 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:57:24 PM »

Top, top player. So cool and composed - classy first touch, great vision: but crucially, knows (like Lucas) when to play it simple and just calm things down. Mouth watering thinking our midfield could be Lucas, Henderson and Shelvey in a few years. All compliment each other perfectly, and each has their own stand out attributes.

El_Pistolero · « **Reply #553 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:58:33 PM »

Quote from: DanA on January 31, 2012, 10:40:23 PM

Was a brilliant bit of play just ever so slightly over hit. He's hitting passes like that with regularity now. Just need to get a better tackling game and he'll be fucking brilliant. Positions himself well and works his bollox off. Just the one weakness holding him back from be a top class player.

Seemed to be stuck under his feet when he played it though to be fair to him, did very well just to get it off.

But I agree, off the top of my head, he's played in:
Gerrard vs N'castle
Downing vs City
Bellamy vs Wolves

And pretty sure he played one against Bolton too. Probably many more I've decided not to remember too.

Juan Loco · « **Reply #554 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:59:18 PM »

He's definitely a player, but not in that role.

Everything he did tonight had a touch of quality, but plenty of his game showed a lack of understanding about what exactly a player playing just off the front should be doing.

BazC · « **Reply #555 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:03:16 PM »

Quote from: Zlenpasha on January 30, 2012, 11:24:22 AM

I'm repeatedly amazed by the amount of sprinting he does.
Not far off Kuyt to be honest, if at all.

He's always the last one to stop running.

I really like him and it's good to see he's really picking up confidence. Still wondering if we've got his best position nailed down...

arnaldo · « **Reply #556 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:08:03 PM »

Absolutely love this guy. He has so so many talents, very rarely gives the ball away. The one thing I want him to try and work on is those gerrard type bursting late runs into the box to get a few goals. That will hopefully come with confidence

ryatnalkar · « **Reply #557 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:16:56 PM »

Quote from: Juan Loco on January 31, 2012, 10:59:18 PM

He's definitely a player, but not in that role.

Everything he did tonight had a touch of quality, but plenty of his game showed a lack of understanding about what exactly a player playing just off the front should be doing.

Completely agree. I think in a midfield 3 he is more suitable to the link between the DM and the AM. He can pass, he can run and then arrive late in the box, he can press, defend etc, etc. I don't think he is that good as a support striker. We could have done with a midfielder this window, but thats not for here anyway. I think if we had to play someone in the hole today, Maxi or Bellamy in that position with Downing wide, would have been better. Maxi doesnt press that much, but Bellamy does, however Henderson did cover hell lot of a ground today.

The Rednigerian · « **Reply #558 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:25:49 PM »

Quote from: IndianKopite on January 31, 2012, 10:36:18 PM

The force is strong in this one

trembles97 · « **Reply #559 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:29:05 PM »

Him and Lucas in the midfield are going to be immense for years to come. Both of them just never stop working.