Re: Henderson/George new contracts : Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:10 pm  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

IMO, he’s improved no end this season, also I don’t think the club need to him improve vastly, he does a job now, and for what Kear wants, that may be enough. The improvement will come from the 8 young kids and Ferguson but they need old hands to take the pressure off them. Sam Obst, and I’m sure most of the squad, appreciates when Henderson does and whilst he does not take up an overseas spot that make him a worthwhile signing.

Totally agree. He must have been working hard in training because as you say he's improved greatly. I'm glad his non- stop tackling and hard running into much bigger men hasn't gone unnoticed this season with his award by the Wakey express. He never takes a backwards step and has real bottle

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:21 pm  

I'll stand up to be slated here, but I do not see what he offers that a younger prospect from the NL doesn't. Limited skill level, reasonable tackler, running at times is awful. His main distinction has been an upped effort rate over recent times, arguably coincidental with contract renewal. I can live with the argument of him being value - if he's cheaper than the equivalent replacement from NL, fair enough, but I don't see the need for a two year contract. I'm pretty sure his effort was not as high when he last had the luxury of a longer contract, and I can't see that we'd be in the position of having to be beat other clubs off with a stick to resign him this time next year if we went for the one year option.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:29 pm  

bloomers wrote:

*snip*

3 things to consider:

1 He has played this season mostly in his best position - second row. This is where his work rate comes into its own.
2 As said elsewhere, he misses few tackles and makes few errors. OK he's not very 'dynamic' with the ball - but they can't all be.
3 He is a very decent chap. I know that sounds a bit psycophantic, but it is one of the elements considered strongly by our football committee and good characters in the dressing room are a real bonus.

Overall, and bearing in mind that this is just one small piece of the jigsaw, I am satisfied that this is a good move.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:59 pm  

TRB wrote:

3 things to consider:

1 He has played this season mostly in his best position - second row. This is where his work rate comes into its own.
2 As said elsewhere, he misses few tackles and makes few errors. OK he's not very 'dynamic' with the ball - but they can't all be.
3 He is a very decent chap. I know that sounds a bit psycophantic, but it is one of the elements considered strongly by our football committee and good characters in the dressing room are a real bonus.

Overall, and bearing in mind that this is just one small piece of the jigsaw, I am satisfied that this is a good move.

I can accept 3 is perfectly valid factor to be considered. I think 1 and 2 get overstated though. His workrate has been decent when he's played this season, but not as great as some, in an effort to lavish praise on anyone who has donend a Wakey shirt, have suggested. That's about as good as he's got though since c2006, and in between he's slacked when playing for a place and/or contract haven't been so much at stake. My main argument is why 2 years?

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:19 pm  

I've said on another thread, but I'm not convinced by Henderson either. Hard working, but not got enough for me.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:25 pm  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

I've said on another thread, but I'm not convinced by Henderson either. Hard working, but not got enough for me.

I think its to create a team environment its no good having 22 over priced prima donnas who arnt playing every week and then bitching about it. The team./squad needs some solid team players.

I like Henson never ever takes a step back OK he could do with passing now and again but you know what you are getting no nonsence and a trier every game that will do for me thanks.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:25 pm  

Excellent news about George.

With Henderson, as with Jeffries, it's the length of the deal that concerns me. Hopefully they'll both work out.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:31 pm  

I'm excited by Luke George with a full pre-season under his belt.

Would have liked to see Jefferies on a smaller contract and make him earn another 2 years. Quite shocked that we brought him back to be honest.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:33 pm  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

I think its to create a team environment its no good having 22 over priced prima donnas who arnt playing every week and then bitching about it. The team./squad needs some solid team players.

I like Henson never ever takes a step back OK he could do with passing now and again but you know what you are getting no nonsence and a trier every game that will do for me thanks.

Well, if it brings Charlotte Church to games it is no bad thing.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:35 pm  

Fantastic news about George, hope he stays injury free and shows everyone his true worth,
As for Hendo, he's a grafter and all teams need his kind. May never be a star but will never stop working for the team.