Hendrick

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:08 pm

Joey will get the headlines but I thought that was Hendricks best game for us against a very good opposition.

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:10 pm

Very impressive today, as he has been since that goal against Bournemouth.

JimmyRobbo · Post by **JimmyRobbo** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:12 pm

I agree. He has an engine. He has nice touches. As much as I loved David Jones, I think he has been an upgrade.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:13 pm

Brilliant today Hendrick, all over the park and picked out some good passes.

Boyd also comes away with a lot of credit.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:15 pm

Second best for us but he's got so much to improve as well. Could prove a great signing.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:15 pm

He carries the ball so well for a big ''useless no better than Marney, Derby benchwarmer'' like some on here were saying. All over the pitch, passes the ball really well with quality.

ClaretMoffitt · Post by **ClaretMoffitt** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:20 pm

Took a bit of time to settle into how we play and the upgrade in leagues but looks a player now.

Lowbankclaret · Post by **Lowbankclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:22 pm

Very impressed with him lately.
Was very good today

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:26 pm

He was excellent today with Boyd not far behind

firstclaret · Post by **firstclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:27 pm

I must be watching a different game then.

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:27 pm

Had a really good game today! Looks to be gaining confidence which is good news for us!

JamesSherbourne · Post by **JamesSherbourne** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:28 pm

Top draw today

Let'sChaseTheDragon · Post by **Let'sChaseTheDragon** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:41 pm

Classy again. At home at this level

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:44 pm

firstclaret wrote:I must be watching a different game then.

I was watching same game as you

I do like Hendrick but no way was he MOTM today

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:47 pm

Played very well today and my MOM.

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:49 pm

I thought you were dominated and scored with your only effort, a set piece..

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:53 pm

Excellent game today.

Felt sorry for Defour, he just isn't a winger. He doesn't have the pace to make space to get a cross in, and we don't have anyone to play triangles with him to make the space. Completely wasted through no fault of his own. Despite Hendricks great game I think we would have been better if they switched places.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:56 pm

Hendrick was pivotal in centre midfield so on that basis it was absolutely correct to play him in the middle particularly when you consider the small point that we won the game and many people would have been satisfied with a point.

boiledclaret · Post by **boiledclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:59 pm

Well worth the money we paid for him, which as you'll all remember, I never doubted.

3putt · Post by **3putt** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:06 pm

Colburn_Cl.aret wrote:Excellent game today.

Felt sorry for Defour, he just isn't a winger. He doesn't have the pace to make space to get a cross in, and we don't have anyone to play triangles with him to make the space. Completely wasted through no fault of his own. Despite Hendricks great game I think we would have been better if they switched places.

I couldn't understand Defour playing as a winger. We all know he's a great footballer, he has all the time in the world when playing centrally and uses the ball exceptionally well, but never a winger. Wasted when playing wide.

Have to say that Hendrick is looking pretty good now, to my mind he was comfortably MOM from the 10 not playing between the sticks.

Didn't think he was good enough at this level, but happy to say that I was wrong with that one.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:15 pm

Very impressive today and looks like he knows he belongs as this level now.

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani · Post by **Ooogeorgeorgeoghani** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:53 pm

massive credit for the goal, pushed a hole in the wall

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:59 pm

Agree with all the positive comments. Thought he was first-class today. I must profess to having my doubts although I do think he's a player you need to see in the flesh and focus on him and see exactly what he does. But you couldn't possibly miss him today. We were up against a good football team that cost a few quid and play a nice game. I thought has everywhere today. We can see why now the gaffer wanted him so much.

Just seen ksrclaret's comment. I think he may have been lacking in self-confidence at the start of the season but now he knows he can cut it at this level.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:00 pm

Hendrick had a good game, but Defour a beter CM if you ask me. My guess is that Hendrick would do a better job on the wing

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:03 pm

No doubt he's improving a lot as time with us moves on. Very pleased with him as a signing.

My only frustration with him is he sometimes gets caught in possession in careless scenarios. Obviously his game isn't going to be flawless just something I think he needs to work on, maybe a concentration or arrogance thing.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:04 pm

I never understood the negativity towards him in the first place but he's certainly looking the part now. He's given us some outstanding performances in the last couple of months.

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:05 pm

With confidence and understanding of the league has come a real presence in midfield. Hes always had a nice pass on him, two good fert and an ability to carry the ball, but he's now really imposing himself on the game.

Good to see he's now convinced the slightly hasty doubters. He wasn't flawless today, but that sort of physical presence, mobility, when mixed with technical ability, is a recipe for a 20 million quid footballer before long.

Man of Kent · Post by **Man of Kent** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:11 pm

Saxoman wrote:I thought you were dominated and scored with your only effort, a set piece..

Why weren't you in Ipswich today? Are you obsessed with us? You need help.

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:13 pm

Man of Kent wrote:Why weren't you in Ipswich today? Are you obsessed with us? You need help.

Don't get upset, my comment was based on reading your match thread.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:14 pm

WTF are you watching us for you loon!

Anyway, Hendrick very good again today

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:14 pm

I haven't seen anything from him that suggests he shouldn't be the first name on the team sheet.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:18 pm

Hendrick has been excellent for a good few weeks now. He seems to have got his stripes in this league after an initial settling in period, which is understandable.

Very happy with his progress and is without question an instant pick.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:57 pm

Hendrick and Boyd both exceptional today.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:45 pm

Henkdrick was suberb today, but I must say Boyd has stepped up to a new level in the since Christmas. Winning tackles, headers the lot.

I think Dyche has given him a little more freedom to wander.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:49 pm

Belgianclaret wrote:Hendrick had a good game, but Defour a beter CM if you ask me. My guess is that Hendrick would do a better job on the wing

Your obsession with Defour is borderline stalking, we get it, you like Defour because you told Dyche to sign him and you live in Belgium but does every post have to contain the word Defour? Do you have Steven Defour bed covers and curtains?

Cooperclaret · Post by **Cooperclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:54 pm

Don't bite Belgium she's not worth it just the usual message board clown trying to grab attention again

Defour is class and I agree with you- a very special player

EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:02 pm

Sean is rapidly turning Hendrick into a PL quality midfielder who consistently delivers. The quality and depth we've got across midfield, central and wide, with players who can cover more than one role, is the biggest difference between this and our last PL season. A big enough difference to enable us to survive.

S0S-1971 · Post by **S0S-1971** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:09 pm

Still seems to need that extra touch on the ball at times which in this league can be your undoing

Stevie2112 · Post by **Stevie2112** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:13 pm

Got his pocket picked a couple of times today,but was a real driving forward threat all afternoon.

Deardeary · Post by **Deardeary** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:17 pm

Exactly what folk wanted 18 months ago, now we've got him there are still some folk who moan. This boy is class end of, and nothing in the last month or so should tell any claret fan otherwise, winner.

S0S-1971 · Post by **S0S-1971** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:23 pm

Not moaning , just a factual observation , wind your neck in please and enjoy your evening .

Deardeary · Post by **Deardeary** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:29 pm

Moan moan moan

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:57 pm

Hendrick stood out a mile for Burnley in the first half while they dominated, not so much 2nd half but that was probably as the whole team improved massively.

Deardeary · Post by **Deardeary** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 10:01 pm

Scarborough away div4 moan moan moan, Southampton home prem league moan moan moan, you wind yourneck in

Archer · Post by **Archer** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:14 pm

Man of Kent wrote:Why weren't you in Ipswich today? Are you obsessed with us? You need help.

No, no - they're not just crap glory seeking fans, they're "boycotting" their benefactors, don't you know?

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:16 pm

I thought he was poor first half but was brilliant second half. Same for boyd

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:34 pm

KRBFC wrote:Your obsession with Defour is borderline stalking, we get it, you like Defour because you told Dyche to sign him and you live in Belgium but does every post have to contain the word Defour? Do you have Steven Defour bed covers and curtains?

No, but I have KRBFC written all over my toilet paper

Cooperclaret · Post by **Cooperclaret** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:53 am

logged in just to like that Belgium

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:35 am

Agree he was very good today, also think Boyd seems to have upped his game these last few weeks, with Marney, Defour, JBG and now Joey as options our midfield is looking a lot stronger than it has for a while

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:41 am

I thought apart from Boyd, who was outstanding, that our Midfield was out of sorts today.

Defours delivery into the box was poor, Marney was totally out of sorts and Hendrick was bang average.

But for our outstanding defending today, and Southampton having no Charlie Austin, we would and should have bee beaten