31 May 2016 14:23:59
So normally I ignore all the stupid player bashing on this site, but the undue amount of criticism Henderson gets has led me to this.

Why would Klopp sell the only player in the team acutally capable of playing in his preferred 2 man midfield. The only player imo atleast, who has the positional sense to play that position, who in my opinion is as good attacking as he is defending. Admittedly not world class in either of those positions, but more than good enough. Can is aof course a good player with great ability, but as understandable due to his age he still has to learn the position, Can and Henderson is our strongest midfield pairing.

People want to replace Henderson with youngsters, who have never played in the premier league. The midfield role in the premier league is very demanding, and I don't believe any of the players linked could come in and cope straight away. Yes if possible, buy them for competition and rotation and for the future, but as a replacement is stupid.

To answer the posts about his lack of input with goals and assists, he contributed with 5, 12, 12, 22 and 5 (goals and assists combined) in each season respectively since he arrived. The drop with 5 this year can't really be taken into consideration, due to the injury. Which means he compares well with some of the best midfield players. Some people who keep wanting a player in the mould of Gundogun to be bought, should note he only managed 6 goals and 5 assists, 11 total in his best season for Dortmund.

I am the first to say stats don't accurately show what a player brings to the team, but the stats are definitely positive.

I doubt anyone works harder on and off the pitch, and you know he will work hard to be better and improve. I don't know about you but I would bite your hand off for a player like that, and I'm sure Klopp also sees that.

When fit he should be the first name on the team, its also worth noting how much higher our win percentage is with him in the team.

1.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 14:47:29
Well said reus, he Has been hampered by injury this season but has been a tour de force the seasons prior. Short memories people have. They talk about player loyalty and playing for the shirt. How about supporting likewise for some one that has done just that.

2.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 14:47:41
Spot on mate. He is in the same bracket as players like Gundogan, Pjanic and Gabi for me.

There are probably only a handful of players in world football I'd trade him for. He has all the tools to become world class if he overcomes his heel injury.

3.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 14:50:19
Try and stay calm Reus mate. take a deep breath. It's silly season for loads of LFC fans (that is, it's the transfer window) so if you want to last the distance - and as there will be loads more nonsense before it all ends briefly - you'll have to pace getting mad at the craziness that abounds just to make it through. Imagine how crazy it gets for the Editors of the site who see all the idiotics that we do not see.

As for your comments about Hendo. I mostly agree with you and think the only time he'll be moved on is if HE wants to be moved on or if an outrageous bid that the powers that be find irresistible comes in for him.

Now take a deep breath, wav your hands in the air and repeat after me "I want to be a tree. "

4.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 14:51:54
There will be a lot of players out the door before Henderson goes. He is a very good footballer, maybe not in the top bracket of midfielders but i still like him a lot. I hope he stays for many years.

5.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 15:08:58
With you 100% mate.

6.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 15:25:01
Thanks for your concern Reynard, I am totally calm, the long winded message may suggest otherwise.

However it was less of an angry message, more to counter the constant negativity around our players. I am not one who says you should support a player blindly just because he plays for you team, criticism is healthy. But that also means praise is required, especially for the ones like Hendo who deserve it. Also it was a reminder for the ones who seem to forget quickly.

7.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 15:25:44
Great post, and completely agree. It wasn't the 'slip' that cost us in 2013/ 14, it was the extremely silly red card for Hendo.

8.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 15:40:46
Hendo, hendo is his name
His old heel might be lame
Yet even so he's still insane
The captain of the reds.

Top dog is hendo I think he deserves a song in fact there doesn't seem to be many player in the current squad with a, song so perhaps the regular kopites can get to work on that come on kiddos yipee.

9.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 16:00:33
On your cue:

Hendo [pause], Hendo, Hendo,
Hendo is his name,
Runs just like a cripple,
Or so Ole Red Nose claims,
Drives his teamates forward,
Running the whole game,
Our captain, our leader,
Puts the rest to shame.

Whaddyathink?!

10.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 16:28:12
(same tune as Torres number 9 song)

He came to us from Sunderland,
Hendo, Hendo,
If you need a leader then he's your man,
Hendo, Hendo,
He runs the game, he scores again, his energy is just insane,
Oh Jordan Henderson, drags us over the line.

He's smoother than a Nivea cream,
Hendo, Hendo,
Pull your weight or you'll hear him scream,
Hendo, Hendo,
He never let's his team mates down, he is the handsomest guy in town,
Oh Jordan Henderson, drags us over the line.

He makes even Costa scared,
Hendo, Hendo,
It must be all that gel in his hair,
Hendo, Hendo,
Make him mad and he'll make you beg, you're lucky that he didn't break your legs,
Oh Jordan Henderson, drags us over the line.

Passion is his middle name,
Hendo, Hendo,
He's harder than a lion to tame,
Hendo, Hendo,
He wears the number 14 shirt, he isn't afraid to get covered in dirt,
Oh Jordan Henderson, drags us over the line.

11.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 17:25:27
Deffo overselling him in that song, much as I agree he's first name on the teamsheet when fully fit.

12.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 15:18:37
Whole-heartedly agree mate, the Hendo bashing on ALL Liverpool forums is getting embarassing. I think people do not comprehend how reliable we are on him being in the starting lineup and in GOOD form - something that due to injury rarely happened this year, and hurt the entire team as result. My hope for next year is that Hendo is fit and firing, and klopp brings in another player to rotate with him - someone who would fit into the 2-man midfield that is being developed, unlike Lucas who is weak offensively and Allen who can't cut it defensively.

13.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 14:34:24
Youtube highlights can be misleading, but watch this for a little reminder for the forgetful ones of his quality.

If he was Spanish or German, could easily be paying £30m for him.

14.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 18:22:30
Great video Reus.

15.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 19:01:17
Great video that, just shows what we have been missing?
Reminds me of Ronnie whelan!
So underrated that there work goes unnoticed, I for one will be happy if Jordan is back to peak fitness this season.

I never really post, but stick Jordan has been taking and he's not been fully fit all season is unbelievable. what makes me laugh more is all these people saying sell him and he's this an that, and also sign this player and that player, but never really having seen them play, will be the same ones slating these new players next season if they don't hit the ground running.

16.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 19:06:47
People ever heard of the saying you never knew what you had until its gone. That opitimises hendo for me, does his job well and effectively and people just take it for granted. Then when he is not around teams run straight through us without his presence.

I would imagine unless we bid for a superstar there is noone who would take his place if he is fit and especially when he is in form. Dahoud is raw and still in development as is ziellini, the same can also be said of grugic.

17.) 31 May 2016
31 May 2016 23:02:00
MK, world class? Really? Only handful of players in world football you would trade him with? Sorry can't agree with that at all, good player not great, heel problem or no heel problem nowhere near world class.

18.) 01 Jun 2016
01 Jun 2016 09:25:20
Good video, I don't rate hendo but hoping I end up surprised by him in the future.

19.) 01 Jun 2016
01 Jun 2016 16:34:04
Hendo as good as xhaka imo.