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Not so much yesterday but one thing I do really like about Henderson is that when he scores, he looks fucking up for it. Like he's about to knock someone's head off.
 
All through last season and before this season started, I thought he had some decent skill but lacked the confidence and courage to assert himself on the field. It was like playing with the likes of Suarez and/or Gerrard overwhelmed him and he didn't dare to demand the ball or be more adventurous, for fear of being scowled at or chewed up (ahem) by the stars. He's definitely stepped up in accepting his responsibilities this season, mainly as of November.

Good for him, and us. I thought he'd have no future here if he didn't step up and improve drastically over last season. I'm glad to say he's allayed those fears so far this season. I think he's had to play in about 5 different positions this season, and has done well overall despite being shoved around to fill the team's needs. Well done to the lad.
 
studsup said:
All through last season and before this season started, I thought he had some decent skill but lacked the confidence and courage to assert himself on the field. It was like playing with the likes of Suarez and/or Gerrard overwhelmed him and he didn't dare to demand the ball or be more adventurous, for fear of being scowled at or chewed up (ahem) by the stars. He's definitely stepped up in accepting his responsibilities this season, mainly as of November.

Good for him, and us. I thought he'd have no future here if he didn't step up and improve drastically over last season. I'm glad to say he's allayed those fears so far this season. I think he's had to play in about 5 different positions this season, and has done well overall despite being shoved around to fill the team's needs. Well done to the lad.
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Thats exactly what I was thinking too.

although I didnt say it
 
cloggypop said:
@Binny How does Henderson compare to Lampard at the same age?
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League stats wise:


When Lampard was 20-22 yrs old:
(98/99) 37app, 12 goals, 10 assists (3259 mins played) - West Ham
(99/00) 34 app, 7 goals, 6 assists (3060 mins played) - West Ham
(00/01) 30 app, 7 goals, 2 assists (2644 mins played) - West Ham
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When Henderson was 20-22 yrs old:
(01/02) 37 app, 3 goals, 4 assists (3210 mins played) - Sunderland
(11/12) 37 app, 2 goals, 2 assists (2658 mins played) - Liverpool
(12/13) 27 app, 5 goals, 4 assists (1290 mins played) - Liverpool
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Did not realise Lampard started off so good but thanks. Henderson seems to be comparable at 22 though by minutes played.
 
cloggypop said:
Did not realise Lampard started off so good but thanks. Henderson seems to be comparable at 22 though by minutes played.
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Yeah, impressive considering the number of starts and full matches played this season. Hopefully he'll build on this season.
 
moron said:
Yes he did well yesterday, but let us not forget how utter shit Newcastle were.
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And how many teams this year have dismantled utter shite teams away from home to the tune of 0-6 without their best, most creative and top scoring player?
 
I'd still happily sell . The likes of Henderson and Downing are playing as well as they ever will and long term i still don't think that's enough . And 13 starts shows rodgers doesn't view Henderson as more than a squad player .
 
I don't think he'll ever be the next Messi or anything, but I do think, as Macca says, he'll continue to improve over the years. He's still very young.
 
A good second half of the season - getting better but really needs to push on next season. Will be interesting to see what Rodgers makes of it when we buy/loan another big name centre midfielder in the summer and Allen is fit again.
 
gkmacca said:
What??? Hendo will continue to improve - he'a young, learns well and has bags of potential.
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Definitely. He's getting better and better. Still, there's lots to improve. I want Hendo to impose himself on the game more. I want him to stop playing it safe all the time, take on a defender once in a while or why not even try playing a through ball like Coutinho always does.

Seriously Coutinho has pretty much raised the bar since he joined. We need more players like him.
 
Modo said:
Definitely. He's getting better and better. Still, there's lots to improve. I want Hendo to impose himself on the game more. I want him to stop playing it safe all the time, take on a defender once in a while or why not even try playing a through ball like Coutinho always does.
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All good points, yes.
 
Woland said:
Coutinho is the most intelligent player we've had since Alonso left.

His vision and passing is different class.
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Exactly .. but higher up the pitch.

I keep thinking that a midfield three of Alonso, Gerrard, (Ball winning CM - Lucas++) behind Couthino, Sturridge and Suarez would be Championship contenders. Especially with Allen, Hendo, Lucas, Downing Sterling and Borini as back-up.

Despite our current position I think we are closer than we have been for five years to having a squad able to contend.

[edit: When I say Championship I mean winning the EPL not Divison 2 in old money!!!]
 
There's a poise about him that in some odd way reminds me of Paisley's players, there's just a natural intelligence about him that's delightful.
 
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