Jeff Hendrick M Derby County b.1992

[paul_oshea]

Or whenever a club wants. Ya forgot his contract had ended by when the transfer window normally opens/season ends.

[brine3]

He should go somewhere where they try to play good football.

Not the UK.

[Stuttgart88]

He should go somewhere where they try to play good football.

Not the UK.I think the "UK doesn't play good football" thing is a bit stale. Yes, it's more physical than most leagues but technically it's miles better than it ever used to be. Even the Championship has become very proficient. Brentford were a joy to watch last night, for example.

[Diggs246]

I think the "UK doesn't play good football" thing is a bit stale. Yes, it's more physical than most leagues but technically it's miles better than it ever used to be. Even the Championship has become very proficient. Brentford were a joy to watch last night, for example.

Yep that's a myth, loads of footballing team in the UK

[brine3]

I keep getting told this, but I don't see it.

Perhaps my standards are just a bit higher.

[kennedmc]

I think the "UK doesn't play good football" thing is a bit stale. Yes, it's more physical than most leagues but technically it's miles better than it ever used to be. Even the Championship has become very proficient. Brentford were a joy to watch last night, for example.

yes agree.

[Kingdom]

I think the "UK doesn't play good football" thing is a bit stale. Yes, it's more physical than most leagues but technically it's miles better than it ever used to be. Even the Championship has become very proficient. Brentford were a joy to watch last night, for example.

This is too weird. serious sense of deja vu going on here, even for MS.

[Trequartista20]

I'd like to think that he'll still end up at a top-flight side. He has ability.

[brine3]

Steve Bruce's Newcastle apparently

Shame.

[Eirambler]

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


To be honest this would/will probably be the most predictable Irish transfer ever. I think about four different posters have predicted it on this thread alone.

[youngirish]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8630877/Newcastle-set-complete-signing-former-Burnley-midfielder-Jeff-Hendrick.html

Who knows, maybe he could do well there under Bruce provided the latter keeps his job. Either way he wasn't pulling up any trees at Burnley.

[kennedmc]

Good move for him. Hopefully he will get some decent game time because he lost his way at Burnley after a good start and it has gone stale. There is a half decent midfielder in there somewhere - no,. 8 type.

I used to slag of Bruce abit but he's actually a decent manager esp last season. Plus Newcastle are probably better than Milan anyway!

[geysir]

Good move for him. Hopefully he will get some decent game time because he lost his way at Burnley after a good start and it has gone stale. There is a half decent midfielder in there somewhere - no,. 8 type.

I used to slag of Bruce abit but he's actually a decent manager esp last season. Plus Newcastle are probably better than Milan anyway!
When did he lose his way? He was a regular starter for Burnley over 4 seasons and afaia the fans thought he did okay.

[kennedmc]

When did he lose his way? He was a regular starter for Burnley over 4 seasons and afaia the fans thought he did okay.
I thought he was getting subbed alot in games last season or not starting them? Plus his performances for Ireland over last 2 years dropped from Euro levels.

[irishfan86]

At Euro 2016 I thought he'd pushed on to another level. Sadly it seems he was playing above his actual level. Hopefully the change of scenery helps rejuvenate his career. In his defense, I don't think the brand of football during the O'Neill era or with Burnley really played to his strengths.

Not convinced the situation will be exceptionally different at Newcastle but to be fair they do have some nice footballers there.

[John83]

Looks to be all wrapped up now.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick is bound for St James's Park after signing for Newcastle United on a four-year deal.
https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/0824/1161032-jeff-hendrick-signs-for-newcastle-on-four-year-deal/

[samhaydenjr]

So... a season in the Premier League, two in the Championship, and the final one back up in the EPL

[Razors left peg]

Such an underwhelming transfer. When the likes of Milan was mentioned I hoped he would look to the continent.

[seanfhear]

How many Irish Players have had good times playing for Newcastle = Shay Given that I can think of ! !

[Razors left peg]

How many Irish Players have had good times playing for Newcastle = Shay Given that I can think of ! !

Kieran Clark at times as a stretch. Its just such a basket case as a club Id almost have preferred him to go anywhere else.

[zero]

Kieran Clark at times as a stretch. Its just such a basket case as a club Id almost have preferred him to go anywhere else.

david kelly had a good spell there back in the day. steve carr did OK as did duff. i support newcastle but i agree with the criticism - since the first keegan appointment they have been a yoyo club and i see nothing to suggest that will change.

nevertheless it's not a bad move. if he's playing regularly at a high level that's about as much as you can ask. he's not a top 6 club player so it's always going to be a second tier club he ends up at. newcastle, west ham, villa... i'm not sure the milan thing was ever really a goer but who knows.

[Razors left peg]

david kelly had a good spell there back in the day. steve carr did OK as did duff. i support newcastle but i agree with the criticism - since the first keegan appointment they have been a yoyo club and i see nothing to suggest that will change.

nevertheless it's not a bad move. if he's playing regularly at a high level that's about as much as you can ask. he's not a top 6 club player so it's always going to be a second tier club he ends up at. newcastle, west ham, villa... i'm not sure the milan thing was ever really a goer but who knows.

Duff didnt do well there. I might be wrong but I think I have a memory of him saying he regretted the move

[ColourfulPeanut]

Duff didnt do well there. I might be wrong but I think I have a memory of him saying he regretted the move
I'm a Newcastle fan and was super excited for Duff moving! Unfortunately he came at a bad time for the club. The downturn after Robson was in full swing and even though we'd finished 7th right before under Glenn Roeder, it all went to pot then. Shearer was gone, Owen was crocked and the Mike Ashley era kicked in.

Duffer never gained any momentum due to a few injuries but I don't think it was a bad move for him, just unfortunate timing for both him and the club. His time ended on a sour note too, getting the OG that confirmed relegation then played the first game in the CHampionship and scored in a 1-1 draw with WBA before being sold to Fulham.

I think this is a good move for Hendrick. He'll get plenty game time and Bruce seems to really rate him. I know that Bruce won't be around for much longer in all probability but I think he'll do fine and he's a nice signing for the club too on a free. Who knows what the club will look like post Ashley too. He could find himself in a much better side in a year's time!

[Diggs246]

YDuff was amazing for Chelsea. Awful for Newcastle ( by his standards) and back amazing again for Fulham

[seanfhear]

Kieran Clark at times as a stretch. Its just such a basket case as a club Id almost have preferred him to go anywhere else.
Not too bad for Kieran but its not generally been a happy hunting ground Club for Irish Players !

[dr_peepee]

Andy O’Brien. ??

[ColourfulPeanut]

Stephen Carr and Daryl Murphy had good spells too. Also Leon Best became one of only 3 Irish men to score a Premier League hat-trick, while he was at Newcastle Newcastle!

[Diggs246]

Stephen carr wasn't the same player he was at spurs. Tbf it was that injury. Not sure Murphy played a whole lot tbh

[ColourfulPeanut]

Stephen carr wasn't the same player he was at spurs. Tbf it was that injury. Not sure Murphy played a whole lot tbh
Gayle and Mitrovic got injured around Christmas that season and Murphy had a run of games where he got some crucial goals. He was a rotation option while in the Championship for the grueling schedule. He came in, did his job and moved on as planned after promotion.

Murphy was one of those key, unsung signings that get you promoted.

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen carr wasn't the same player he was at spurs. Tbf it was that injury. Not sure Murphy played a whole lot tbh
Was only there for a year, and was injured for the first four months of his stay at St James'. Did go on to play 18 times in the second half of the 2016/17 season, and scored six goals.

[Fixer82]

Wasn't Duff played at left back for Newcastle?? Scored an unfortunate OG to relegate them

[tetsujin1979]

Yeah, Roeder played him there.

[irishfan86]

Awesome debut, got a cracking goal and got the assist on the other one. He was tidy and engaged throughout. Looked 2016 era Hendrick. Hopefully not a one off and he can be the player many of us wish he could be for us.

For the goal he set up with a smart header across goal, I think Fabianski didn’t do a great job. If Moyes is upset would be great to see Randolph get a chance to claim the position.

[Eirambler]

It would be a massive boost ahead of Slovakia if he could get back to his form from five years ago. Obviously can't read two much into one game, but at least there's a bit of hope for him for the first time in a while.

[DeLorean]

"Tidy and engaged throughout" is a great description. He did some good things in the first half but his confidence and quality really seemed to soar in the second. Outside of the intelligent assist and brilliant goal he was involved in most positive passages of play that Newcastle conjured up, with some nicely weighted passes. Outstanding debut.

[tetsujin1979]

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[Diggs246]

He is a weirdo jeff. Sublime to the ridiculous. He has moments messi would be proud of. Eg his pull back for o'shea goal v Germany. Probably the best assist in a competitive ireland game....ever. then he goes a 3 or 4 matches doing very little

[DeLorean]

That was brilliant. His assist against Georgia is up there too.

[Diggs246]

That was brilliant. His assist against Georgia is up there too.

Yep and wales and Poland ( friendly wes scored)

[Diggs246]

If anyone can find a decent link for that polish goal. The weight of the pass is amazing

[DeLorean]

If anyone can find a decent link for that polish goal. The weight of the pass is amazing

Nice reverse angles of it here (https://youtu.be/mdATfoDAQJY?t=330), Wes had to break stride ever so slightly but great control and vision alright. His debut iirc.

[Charlie Darwin]

1304890206676492291
Self-promotion is no promotion, tets :p

[Bielsa´s irish]

horrible match played better when he played deep as a holding mid...Thats were I rate him to play. Too slow. Brighton looked like Ajax Amsterdam.

[liamoo11]

Enjoying Hendrick in this deep role today. Really think this is where we would get best from him alongside McCarthy. Just does not have the guile to be our 10 it's unfair on him. Problem is neither does molumby or Browne or Cullen or knight they are all 8s or maybe 6s but not 10s ar international level. Who does that leave for a proper 10 maybe Byrne but he seems to drop deep these days, o dowda maybe as much as I hoped he is not quite at that level, Brady I tink he would be if he could ever get match fit, hourihane I think has the attributes for our level, crowley for me would be interesting but I accept things have been slow for him at Birmingham this season but I think he might be injured.


Is there anyone else ? I'm not including mcgoldrick cause of his utter and complete inability to run back , tackle or have any appreciation of the defensive side of midfield. As much as we have been praising our underage players I haven't seen any 10 type player in our underage teams in the last 10 years since we had grealish on board and nobody with a 10s ability of a crowley. I include Ronan in that who has been hood for us but I find it hard to see when he will be at the level to be a 10 at senior level.

[irishfan86]

I think Parrott is the obvious 10 once he proves he can do it at men’s level. This could be just a few months away.

[liamoo11]

I think Parrott is the obvious 10 once he proves he can do it at men’s level. This could be just a few months away.

Parrott looks like he is our best centre forward since robbie . He would be a good 10 but could he be a great 9? 10s in this system have such a tough job with 3 more forward luxuary players in front of them there is no chance for the 10 to be a luxury

[tetsujin1979]

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[elatedscum]

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When seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea.

[DCWA]

The lesser mentioned Jeff Hendrick on here. Thinking about his move to Newcastle at the weekend and what the future holds for him, very close to going badly wrong if we view relegation as that?

A few bright performances and a lot of nothing it seems from his time on Tyneside so far, a continuation then of what went on at Burnley only in a slightly poorer team.

What next?

[Eirambler]

You have to hand it to him, he has earned an incredible amount of money relative to what he has produced in return. Probably doesn't have a relegation pay cut in his contract either given that it was a free transfer and it's Newcastle we're talking about.

Relegation might not be the worst thing for him, he's not a Premier League standard player for me, despite 150 or so appearances to his name somewhat disproving that theory. I recall him being good for Derby in the Championship, so maybe he'd find his level and some form back in that division like Hourihane has.