Jordan Henderson has signed a new five-year contract with Liverpool, putting him in pole position to take over from Steven Gerrard as club captain.
Henderson's methodically crafted plan to step into Gerrard's boots is well on course… http://t.co/DW0JGPc7m3 #LFC pic.twitter.com/qmCp4MzKgt
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) April 23, 2015
As Gerrard heads off to the States with – it has to be said – a rather disappointing collection of medals in his suitcase, it’s up for debate whether or not being the new him is actually a good thing.
Jordan Henderson signs a new contract at Liverpool… To begin his Steven Gerrard tribute act!
— Faizal Perager (@man18united) April 23, 2015
Jordan Henderson will be the next Steven Gerrard, he'll slip and hand a rival to the title.
— Baesut Özil (@WengerAholic) April 23, 2015
Some people feel the ‘new Gerrard’ tag flatters Henderson.
Jordan Henderson is #Overrated it takes consistency, creativity and goals to take the reigns from Steven Gerrard! not just 'playing well'.
— LEWIS SCOTT (@LewisScott_GNA) April 23, 2015
Jordan Henderson is going to try – and fail – to be the new Steven Gerrard for the next five years after signing a new, long-term deal #LFC
— 888sport (@888sport) April 23, 2015
Maybe being the new Gerrard means he’ll be vastly overworked – unless Liverpool flex their muscles in the transfer market.
Henderson's a player who'll really benefit from midfield support to save him doing everyone's job like Gerrard used to. Which is why (1/2)
— Indigo (@IndigoLFC) April 23, 2015
I feel we should buy a class midfielder to play alongside him and get the best out of eachother, not Joe Allen….
— Indigo (@IndigoLFC) April 23, 2015
But this guy thinks the comparison is just plain invalid.
Henderson is nowhere near Gerrard's ability, and I rate Henderson very highly, but Gerrard was a different level altogether.
— Pepperoni Smicer (@DareToHendo) April 23, 2015
Comparing Henderson to Gerrard is like comparing Griezmann to Ronaldo, there's just no competition, it's ridiculous to even suggest so.
— Pepperoni Smicer (@DareToHendo) April 23, 2015
The deal is worth a reported £100,000 a week – an amount he definitely is or isn’t worth, depending on your point of view.
Its great news that Henderson is staying. Who cares about the £100k. #LFC spend millions more on others who contribute nothing to the club.
— Sherlin_LFC (@Sherlin_LFC) April 23, 2015
Some of you's need to stop being so deluded, Jordan Henderson is not worth 100k a week. End of.
— Michael Mcnee (@michaelmcnee8) April 23, 2015
£100k a week for Henderson… Once again it's Rodgers fault for hyping him up as the new Gerrard
— Bergkamp & Bergkamp (@Orangeiceman10) April 23, 2015
Don't know why we rushed to give Henderson 100k a week. Don't think many big clubs would buy him at the moment + he's not worth it yet.
— Melbz (@FIFAManny) April 23, 2015
Henderson's new contract runs until 2020. He will be on £100k per week. Fully worth it in my opinion. Vital part of the present/future.
— LiverpoolFF (@LiverpoolFF) April 23, 2015
Of course, there are some of his team-mates who would scoff at such a paltry wage.
Sterling had a good laugh at Henderson’s expense. #TCMockUp pic.twitter.com/v8EGQBCDdA
— Top Corner (@HITCtopcorner) April 23, 2015
Whatever you think of the Gerrard comparison, Liverpool fans are delighted to have Henderson signed up for another five years.
Knew this deal would happen hence I didn't panic or believe these city links , Henderson is our future and present #YNWA
— Danny (@DWLFC94) April 23, 2015
Glad to see jordan henderson staying with us top lad #lfc
— Allen (@LFC_ADC) April 23, 2015
Here's to you Jordan Henderson!!! #LFC #YNWA
— Micke Persson (@mickelfc) April 23, 2015
Excellent news! Been so impressed with Henderson this season, really taken his game to the next level https://t.co/3thp9ZQej5
— SMELLARD (@SamEllard88) April 23, 2015
Henderson is worth every penny he has been offered in his new contract. He's a captain and a leader.#LFC
— Danielfilslfc (@Danielfils) April 23, 2015
Source: SNAPPA
