Jordan Henderson (signed for Brentford)

[Black Cat Gypsy]

Have our fans forgotten he sold himself to the Saudi lot?

We can’t beat on at the mags about blood money etc, then welcome Hendo back with open arms. We are opening ourselves up to them lot if so.

We signed a player from Zenith St. Petersburg. Also, I couldn't care less what they think. We will be signing Henderson from Ajax and his club in Saudi Arabia.

 

[Football Dinosaur]

Not exactly. Let’s just apply morality consistently or not at all.

We're talking about a professional sports person who put themselves up as a paragon of vertue. The pushing of equality and lgbt visibility when he was Liverpool captain only to jump ship to a nation detrimentally apposed to the views he claimed to have. For what? A few million more, when already richer than most of us will ever be. It's hypocrisy at the highest level. He either didn't believe the things be said or he is easily bought. He knew why the Saudis wanted him and played along for £££££

 

[hank williams]

Have our fans forgotten he sold himself to the Saudi lot?

We can’t beat on at the mags about blood money etc, then welcome Hendo back with open arms. We are opening ourselves up to them lot if so.

Hendo made an error of judgment mags sold their soul two things are totally different

 

[bat_finchale]

I would take Adam Johnson back if it meant we stay up.

(disclaimer: this is a joke by the way)

 

[ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK]

This. It was disappointing that he chose to go there. If we were to subsequently employ him it doesn't reflect on us though. We're not taking their money and being used to project a "positive" image of their state

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[viccarlton]

Absolutely bollocks and I take offence at that.

It’s not bollocks, if you choose to be offended then that’s your choice.

 

[Church]

The England manager doesn’t think so.

With due respect I take his view over yours.

We need nous and experience for the young lads. Henderson will give us that and set standards.

I know my place.

 

[summaz]

Didn't the mags petition to have Saudi own them and some people actively camp outside of FA offices hounding members of staff?

 

[Montgomery73]

If he returns I will boo his name during the team announcement.Cant forgive him for shameful hypocrisy.

Jesus thats really small minded. Would you boo any player that goes to play in Saudi or just our own champions league winning captain? Do you watch boxing or formula one or do you turn it off if its in Saudi. I dont like the fact that they are seriously damaging sport especially football but definitely dont blame any individual sportsman who goes there. Thats just nuts

 

[SAFC Wilks]

Have our fans forgotten he sold himself to the Saudi lot?

We can’t beat on at the mags about blood money etc, then welcome Hendo back with open arms. We are opening ourselves up to them lot if so.

Hi Amad, you coming back?

 

[nelford_safc]

Didn't the mags petition to have Saudi own them and some people actively camp outside of FA offices hounding members of staff?

You thinking about the pot noodle bloke?

 

[Hongkongphooey]

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Ouch

 

[KCB1998]

Absolutely bollocks and I take offence at that.

You're wasting your breath pal.
They are all as hypocritical as the next. Leave them to their self-declared higher ground.

 

[Northumberland Rocks]

It’s not bollocks, if you choose to be offended then that’s your choice.

Nothing wrong with my moral compass. Your post is patronising and judgmental. Grow up eh?

 

[KCB1998]

I have to say it if only to laugh at the possible replies - but I have no issue with a player deciding to go to Saudi.

 

[Northumberland Rocks]

I know my place.

He would be a great signing imho just what our young lads need.

It’s going to be a hard season, having JH in our ranks gives us a fighting chance imho.

Good to see the mods have taken the oxygen from the Bisto guzzler who started the other thread

 

[suffolkmackem23]

If the same scum that bought your lot bought Sunderland I’d be gutted and it wouldn’t feel like supporting Sunderland ever again.

Don’t lump us in with your needy, hypocritical bald fan base ever again you little c**t.

Do you know what's mad.

Geordies actually visiting the 'Sunderland Message Board' and getting involved in debates

Theres not a cat in hells chance you'd catch me anywhere near a mag Message board. In fact, I dont even know what they're called

I cant stand the deluded Saudi worshipping freaks

 

[KCB1998]

Jesus thats really small minded. Would you boo any player that goes to play in Saudi or just our own champions league winning captain? Do you watch boxing or formula one or do you turn it off if its in Saudi. I dont like the fact that they are seriously damaging sport especially football but definitely dont blame any individual sportsman who goes there. Thats just nuts

Its farcical. Is he going to boo every player that went to the World Cup as well? They got paid as well for going there and 'supporting the regime'.
Utter Nonsense.
It's just picking and choosing your virtuous outrage so it's easy for you.

 

[Feed the Monster]

There’s no way we’re paying his wages so all the guff about going to Saudi etc. is irrelevant noise.

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

I have to say it if only to laugh at the possible replies - but I have no issue with a player deciding to go to Saudi.

No, given the money on the table, you can see why players would go. Henderson was a bit different in how he was criticised, however, given he put himself on a pedestal as an equal rights campaigner and essentially went back on things he was supposedly very passionate about.

Still, wouldn't let that influence my judgement on him as a player if he does come back.