[Albion] Jordan Henderson - Yes or No

[macbeth]

not in a million years. completely incompatible with the ideology of the club and the city

 

[US Seagull]

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.

 

[lizard]

Yeah, why not, and while we're at it let's line Joey Barton up as our next manager.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

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]

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]

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.

 

[Biscuit]

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It's a big IF tbf!

 

[Commander]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[Glawstergull]

NO.

 

[Brovion]

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.

 

[Barham's tash]

How can we as a club in a city like ours take a conscious decision for someone who jumped the morality ship the second he went to that country chasing the money? No.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

No. If we did I might even join in the inevitable Booing from opposition fans.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

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.

 

[aolstudios]

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.

Wee Billy loves a point.
Also, excellent young player & crucially doesn't break our no wankers policy

 

[Stat Brother]

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?

 

[keaton]

Jordan Henderson bumwash has trashed his reputation in five Saudi Arabian months

What a dreary, pitiful waste of time and dignity this has been. The speed with which Henderson has grown disillusioned with his altruistic Saudi endeavour is as grim as it is predictable.

www.football365.com

 

[aolstudios]

Jordan Henderson bumwash has trashed his reputation in five Saudi Arabian months

What a dreary, pitiful waste of time and dignity this has been. The speed with which Henderson has grown disillusioned with his altruistic Saudi endeavour is as grim as it is predictable.

www.football365.com

Superb.
Spot on about Southgate too