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[Albion] Jordan Henderson - Yes or No

It’s being reported that he is desperate for a return to the Premier League. Yes or No?

  • Yes

    Votes: 39 8.0%
  • No

    Votes: 317 65.4%
  • If RDZ wants him

    Votes: 129 26.6%

  • Total voters
    485
  • Poll closed .






US Seagull

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Jul 17, 2003
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Cleveland, OH
Just imagine how bad things would have to be for 700 big ones A WEEK not to soften the blow and make you want to give it all up.

(I know there's more to life than money, but for someone who has seemingly sold his soul for a colossal amount of dosh, it obviously ranks pretty highly in his world!)
Not only that, but reportedly, the "tax-free" part of his Saudi wages depends on him working there for something like 2 years. If he quits early, he'll owe £7m in taxes.
 




hans kraay fan club

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Mar 16, 2005
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He would have no resale value, and would command a significant fee, so from a business model stand-point, it is a NO.

His current salary is eye-watering, so even at a huge drop, it would be our highest. So, from a wage structure stand-point, its a NO.

His appalling volte-face on LBGT rights, in return for the dirty dollar, means that from a moral stand-point, it is a NO.

Which just leaves the FOOTBALL stand-point. He's a midfield runner and pointer, who can no longer run. So, that's a NO too.

On balance, NO.
 


Greg Bobkin

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May 22, 2012
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Not only that, but reportedly, the "tax-free" part of his Saudi wages depends on him working there for something like 2 years. If he quits early, he'll owe £7m in taxes.
In addition to not checking out exactly what he was signing up to (as I mentioned before), he probably didn't think about that aspect of the money he was 'earning'...
 




hans kraay fan club

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Mar 16, 2005
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Chandlers Ford
And as for the 'Yes, If De Zerbi wants him' option - Roberto is a fabulous tactician, coach and motivator - but who has so far cajoled the club into one personally selected signing - who six months later he has found to be lacking in 'quality, personality, energy and enthusiasm'.

Let's leave the recruitment to the recruitment people.
 




Commander

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Apr 28, 2004
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He would have no resale value, and would command a significant fee, so from a business model stand-point, it is a NO.

His current salary is eye-watering, so even at a huge drop, it would be our highest. So, from a wage structure stand-point, its a NO.

His appalling volte-face on LBGT rights, in return for the dirty dollar, means that from a moral stand-point, it is a NO.

Which just leaves the FOOTBALL stand-point. He's a midfield runner and pointer, who can no longer run. So, that's a NO too.

On balance, NO.
The comparisons to Milner and Lallana are obvious, and why it would seem a possibility on paper. If he was available on a free and had a season or two left in him and would accept sensible wages with a view to moving into a coaching role once he hangs up his boots, he would be a really good signing.

But none of that is the case. Interesting to see what happens with him though.
 




Nobby Cybergoat

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Jul 19, 2021
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The comparisons to Milner and Lallana are obvious, and why it would seem a possibility on paper. If he was available on a free and had a season or two left in him and would accept sensible wages with a view to moving into a coaching role once he hangs up his boots, he would be a really good signing.

But none of that is the case. Interesting to see what happens with him though.
How many coaching roles are there? We've already got a two ex-Liverpool players who apparently have had a nod and a wink about getting another role.
 


hans kraay fan club

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The comparisons to Milner and Lallana are obvious, and why it would seem a possibility on paper. If he was available on a free and had a season or two left in him and would accept sensible wages with a view to moving into a coaching role once he hangs up his boots, he would be a really good signing.

But none of that is the case. Interesting to see what happens with him though.
But why on earth would we want him in the 'Milner / Lallana' role, when we have er, Milner and Lallana already. Add in Danny Welbeck, Jason Steele, Pascal Groß and Joel Veltman and I'd say that's enough senior, model pros, for any number of young players to learn from.

(Not to mention Inigo Calderon back at the club).
 


Commander

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But why on earth would we want him in the 'Milner / Lallana' role, when we have er, Milner and Lallana already. Add in Danny Welbeck, Jason Steele, Pascal Groß and Joel Veltman and I'd say that's enough senior, model pros, for any number of young players to learn from.

(Not to mention Inigo Calderon back at the club).
Well mainly because we really need a CDM. Someone like Baleba could definitely learn from him.

We thought we had plenty of coaches before, and they all pissed off to Chelsea once Potter got his chance.
 






Brovion

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Jul 6, 2003
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He would have no resale value, and would command a significant fee, so from a business model stand-point, it is a NO.
His current salary is eye-watering, so even at a huge drop, it would be our highest. So, from a wage structure stand-point, its a NO.
His appalling volte-face on LBGT rights, in return for the dirty dollar, means that from a moral stand-point, it is a NO.
Which just leaves the FOOTBALL stand-point. He's a midfield runner and pointer, who can no longer run. So, that's a NO too.

On balance, NO.
Yeah ..... but he can still point can't he? Eh? Eh? We don't have a pointer - unless one of the staff has a dog.
 








Nobby Cybergoat

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Jul 19, 2021
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Well mainly because we really need a CDM. Someone like Baleba could definitely learn from him.
I sort of get where you are coming from. If we did sign him, he'd blatantly get time in our team and I reckon would do OK.

From a purely footballing point of view, a 6 month deal makes sense for him, he'll get decent PL minutes with a view to a tournament swansong this summer, it sort of makes sense for us, Dahoud hasn't worked and RDZ doesn't yet trust Baleba.

But I would go with the multitude who recognise that there's more to this than football.
 




Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003
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He would have no resale value, and would command a significant fee, so from a business model stand-point, it is a NO.

His current salary is eye-watering, so even at a huge drop, it would be our highest. So, from a wage structure stand-point, its a NO.

His appalling volte-face on LBGT rights, in return for the dirty dollar, means that from a moral stand-point, it is a NO.

Which just leaves the FOOTBALL stand-point. He's a midfield runner and pointer, who can no longer run. So, that's a NO too.

On balance, NO.
But can he still point?
 






aolstudios

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Nov 30, 2011
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