Jeff Hendrick M Derby County b.1992

[DeLorean]

Just came across this now, interesting comments from Sean Dyche last month regarding Hendrick's number ten role - http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/15994265.Sean_Dyche_backs_Jeff_Hendrick_to_be_a_su ccess_as_Burnley_s_number_10/

[John83]

Just came across this now, interesting comments from Sean Dyche last month regarding Hendrick's number ten role - http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/15994265.Sean_Dyche_backs_Jeff_Hendrick_to_be_a_su ccess_as_Burnley_s_number_10/
And in that vein, he's just featured in football365's regular feature on "ordinary" players - ordinary being relative, of course.

http://www.football365.com/news/forensically-watching-ordinary-player-jeff-hendrick
In short, they reckon he plays an unusual role for Burnley, a high energy role high up the pitch where he hoovers up loose balls and recycles them to more creative players.

[DeLorean]

That's a really well thought out piece.

[Eminence Grise]

It certainly is. Would it be more accurate to call him an enganche rather than the 'Irish trequartista'? A little less mobile laterally, less of a goal threat?

[tetsujin1979]

And in that vein, he's just featured in football365's regular feature on "ordinary" players - ordinary being relative, of course.

http://www.football365.com/news/forensically-watching-ordinary-player-jeff-hendrick
In short, they reckon he plays an unusual role for Burnley, a high energy role high up the pitch where he hoovers up loose balls and recycles them to more creative players. pretty much describes the goal against Wales!

[Olé Olé]

He equalised for Burnley away to Fulham to make it 1-1.

[Olé Olé]

Some very positive comments by Chris Kamara and Michail Antonio on Hendrick's contribution to both of Burnley's goals which were recorded as own goals by Fulham defenders.

Kamara and Antonio reckon the first goal should be credited to Hendrick as his shot had a bit of swerve on it and was on it's way in before Bryan shinned it in.

The second goal was a counter-attack by Burnley and Hendrick received credit for this thanks to a strong run through the middle from deep which carved open the Fulham midfield and defence. Hendrick ends up with the ball in a similar position as he did away to Germany when he assisted O'Shea just outside the left post and he turns onto his right and floats one in which is turned in by Odoi for Fulham and there was no dispute as to how this would be credited.

Big contribution from Jeff and hopefully it kickstarts and sputtering and stuttering season so far.

[Fixer82]

He's a frustrating player. Has all the attributes but is very hit and miss. Goes missing in games it seems. I was at the Ireland v Belgium game in the Euros and he totally frustrated me that day after playing brilliantly against Sweden. Then he played a great game against Italy. Would love to see some solid consistency in his game.

[DeLorean]

He gets moved around a lot as well, positionally, which doesn't help. I actually thought he was one of our better players (not saying a lot) in that Belgium game, but he's been lacklustre for us post-Euros.

[OwlsFan]

He's a frustrating player. Has all the attributes but is very hit and miss. Goes missing in games it seems. I was at the Ireland v Belgium game in the Euros and he totally frustrated me that day after playing brilliantly against Sweden. Then he played a great game against Italy. Would love to see some sold consistency in his game.

Consistency great or consistency going missing ;) ?

[tetsujin1979]

Bryan's OG at the weekend awarded to Hendrick
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[DeLorean]

Great! I take it Long held on to his goal so?

[tetsujin1979]

Yeah, that seems to be the case. Looks like the goal is only changed if a club appeals it. I doubt Kasper Schmeichel wants the goal awarded as an OG!

[DeLorean]

Ah, that makes sense.

[tricky_colour]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irRrXWx7evo

The WWF have taken Hendrick goal's off the threatened species list.

[tricky_colour]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jle6xk5dsGI

View from behind goal is best and side at 20 seconds..

[Diggs246]

Mick described Jeff as been "brilliant for him so far" is it just me or has he not been **** for 3 years?

[irishfan86]

Mick described Jeff as been "brilliant for him so far" is it just me or has he not been **** for 3 years?

Could be a manager just trying to talk a potentially key player up to boost his confidence ahead of a new club season. If Mick legitimately thinks Hendrick has been good, well -- that is concerning!

[John83]

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/late-hendrick-equaliser-ensures-brightons-winless-home-run-continues-38497505.html
Scored a last gasp equaliser yesterday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzanUTtFiNw&t=0m26s
The video insert seems to ignore the time stamp, so if you just want Hendrick's goal, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzanUTtFiNw&t=0m26s

[tricky_colour]

https://youtu.be/pNEuiC1bheE?t=2m32s
2:32 for goal.
Note he is involved in the build up.

[DeLorean]

https://youtu.be/pNEuiC1bheE?t=2m32s
2:32 for goal.
Note he is involved in the build up.

He should probably score more goals, but they tend to be worth waiting for when they come along.

[paul_oshea]

He should definitely score more goals. Sean Dyche said the same and has spoken to him about this, hence why he has been dropped.

[DeLorean]

Worth noting it was his 100th Premier League appearance too Paul. Not bad for a fella that you assured us would never play there.

[Stuttgart88]

He should definitely score more goals. Sean Dyche said the same and has spoken to him about this, hence why he has been dropped.He said he should score more and that he was versatile and a very hard worker, a really good team player and a good guy to have around the place. I'm not sure he said he had been dropped because he doesn't score enough.

Sean Dyche hailed his influence (http://https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-midfielder-jeff-hendrick-rounds-off-a-big-week-in-style-1-9996034), on his 100th Premier League appearance: “He’s scored a few really class goals, but today was really good.


“The build up play, he got turned, finds a little ball in between, good ball into Vyds, he lays it off, and it’s a fine strike. Top drawer.

“He’s a bit unfortunate actually, Jeff, he does so many good jobs for us. Sometimes he gets questioned, and I can’t believe it, he does so many jobs for us, even today, he starts wide and comes inside, and he’s a top lad around the place, and a very good player, in my opinion.

He scored a very good goal today.

Hendrick hasn’t started in the Premier League this season, but Dyche is delighted with his attitude: “A big week for him, but he trains right, he’s good around the group, he’s not a moaner - he asks a question, don’t get me wrong, he’ll ask ‘what can I do, why aren’t I playing?’ and he’s really affected the game.



Jay Rod came on sharp. Vyds looked sharp, running hard to affect the game, and that’s all we can ask when we make substitutions, that they come on with the will and desire to affect the game. That was what was missing second half, we got into that mode where everyone is waiting for someone else to do something. No one could quite grip the game or find the moment to affect it.

Even if we hadn't found an equaliser, I would have still thought we affected it.”

Dyche believes Hendrick can add more goals to his game: “Now and again he gets questioned but I think he can affect the game in so many different ways.

The biggest thing I have spoken to him about is scoring more goals, he is a big lad who can head it and strike it. I want him to add to that side of the game. I thought all three of the subs did well, I was pleased with that."

[irishfan86]

Hendrick's lack of starts this season might be down to Dyche's approach of keeping a consistent team. The guy picks his best XI and is very reluctant to change it. If you're out in the cold there it can be a long wait for your next chance.

[Fizzer]

On the scoresheet in the cup against Peterborough. Burnley 3-0 up after 25 mins. Kevin Long gets a rare start.

[tetsujin1979]

Linked with a move to AC Milan
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11708/11996997/jeff-hendrick-burnley-midfielder-attracts-ac-milan-interest

[Diggs246]

Timing is everything in life.

[John83]

2020 is just trying too hard to be weird now!

Joking aside, it would be great to see him get a move like that. Serie A isn't quite at the level of old, and I could see him doing very well for himself there.

[Olé Olé]

I think it is a fanciful link and would be great if true.

I don't think he has become the player he could have been for Ireland or Burnley so a change of scenery is no harm and a new coaching environment at the age of 28.

I am just really surprised it is AC Milan offering him the opportunity, if that is the case.

[seanfhear]

If this goes through the Gary Breen one will fade away into deep folklore ! ! !

[Eminence Grise]

Silly season or a sign that even the big name clubs will be looking for bargains for the forseeable future? He may not a world beater but a Premier League regular is well able for the Serie A. If there's any truth in it he's young enough to make a go of it.

[Fixer82]

I just want to hear him attempting Italian

[elatedscum]

i actually think the burnley move was terrible for Jeff. With respect to the good work that Sean Dyche has done, Jeff has had to adapt his game to fit to what Dyche wants. And in that adaptation, Jeff has removed from his game most of the qualities that a footballing side would want.

If you think of his performances for Trap and up until Euro 2016, he was bright and energetic, he could go past a player, he showed quick feet and invention and could pick a pass. Under Dyche, it's been all about winning headers in the final third, being the first to the loose ball and recycling it to a winger or a deeper midfielder. It's like all the creative instincts he had didn't fit the system at club level. And he hasn't been able to switch systems easily from club to country...

[irishfan86]

In a team that plays football on the ground and will have more possession — it could really suit him. As mentioned, I don’t think he’s really built for the Burnley system or for what we were doing for much of the O’Neill/McCarthy eras. A lot of us have an overly inflated view of what Milan’s level is — they’ve dropped off in recent years and Hendrick would be equipped to be a key component for them.

[Olé Olé]

I know it is apples and oranges in some regards but Hendrick wasn't able to be a key component for Burnley. That's why people are surprised regarding Milan.

[Colbert Report]

His performance against the Italians in our final group match of Euro 2016 is what is behind this move. That season he was unable to keep his place in the side at Derby yet thoroughly dominated the Italian midfield that day. Fair play to him and I hope he gets paid well and makes a success of himself at one of the world's biggest clubs.

[pineapple stu]

I doubt AC Milan are really signing a player on the basis of a match four years ago?

[Colbert Report]

It is hard to figure out why they'd be interested in him when he hasn't really played very well for Burnley, especially over the last year.

[irishfan86]

I would agree with Colbert’s assessment. It came to my mind as well. It’s the only thing that makes sense. And it was the kind of match that would stick in the memory for any Italian watching.

[Charlie Darwin]

It is hard to figure out why they'd be interested in him when he hasn't really played very well for Burnley, especially over the last year.
He's a free agent - that tends to trump form in a lot of cases. Signing him would be fairly low-risk for a club that's a bit strapped at the moment. That said, the same is true for any English club that wants to sign him and I'd be surprised if he left for less money in Italy.

[Olé Olé]

Dan McDonnell supports the Milan link: https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/transfer-window/jeff-hendrick-in-no-hurry-as-ac-milan-join-chase-for-irish-midfielder-39248845.html

[Diggs246]

In the end Newcastle or the like will just double his wages and he will stay in England

[geysir]

It is hard to figure out why they'd be interested in him when he hasn't really played very well for Burnley, especially over the last year.
He was definitely out of sorts in his last game for ireland but I thought over the season he had improved with Burnley the more he played and he pretty much nailed his first team spot.

[tetsujin1979]

being linked with Roma in this morning's papers

[seanfhear]

Is his Agent Stranded In Italy ?

[John83]

It could be that having been linked with one of them, the others have taken a look. Free is good sauce.

It is possibly just his agent releasing rumours to bump up the perception of demand to help with negotiations.

I would guess the most likely explanation is that the papers invent the majority of these rumours, and having been linked with one Italian club, it's an obvious rumour to invent.

[DeLorean]

Is his Agent Stranded In Italy ?

I remember Marco Tardelli saying he recommended him to Italian clubs at one point.

[elatedscum]

I remember Marco Tardelli saying he recommended him to Italian clubs at one point.

In around 2014 (maybe 2013 or 2015), I recommended him to someone working for a mid to lower table Bundesliga club.

The person didn’t have any power to make the decision at all, but was able to have meaningful conversations with the person making the decisions. He was available for under £2m and I argued that he was undervalued and there were players in the championship who could do a job in the Bundesliga.

After his performances in Euro 2016 and when he was sold to for £13m to Burnley, I felt vindicated...

[Colbert Report]

He's walked out on Burnley, could face serious legal ramifications along with Aaron Lennon, Phil Bardsley and Joe Hart, who have all refused to see out their existing contracts which don't expire until June 30.