The Tainted Liverpool Legacy of Jordan Henderson

The Tainted Liverpool Legacy of Jordan Henderson

I will always admire Jordan Henderson for what he achieved at Liverpool, captaining the Reds to much success and proving to be a strong role model during a 12-year spell at the club. At times, he was one of my favourite players, not least because he silenced so many doubters down the years and got every last drop out of his ability. He has no excuse for the manner in which his legacy has been tainted, however, in what has …
Journalist: 'Henderson will become a political tool and he knows it'

Journalist: 'Henderson will become a political tool and he knows it'

The Moral Dilemma Facing Jordan Henderson Glimpse into Saudi's Treatment of LGBTQ Rights Suhail al-Jameel's tale paints a vivid image of the challenges facing the LGBTQ community in Saudi Arabia. Imprisoned for merely expressing his identity, lashed 800 times, and sentenced to three years in a maximum-security prison, al-Jameel's experiences offer a chilling reminder of Saudi Arabia's stance on gay rights. Riath Al-Samarrai states in the Sunday Mail, "That’s what gay rights means in Saudi Arabia." An athlete's move to …
Henderson Saudi Move: 'Cold Shoulder' to LGBTQI+ Community

Henderson Saudi Move: 'Cold Shoulder' to LGBTQI+ Community

Jordan Henderson's Potential Move to Saudi Arabia: Legacy On The Line Drawing on the excellent insight from a heartfelt article in The Athletic today exploring Liverpool's club captain, Jordan Henderson's prospective move to Saudi Arabia. Caoimhe O'Neill raises significant questions about Henderson's support for LGBTQI+ rights and his enduring legacy. An Advocate for LGBTQI+ Rights In his programme notes for a match against Southampton in November 2021, Henderson, complete with a rainbow-coloured armband, penned:
“I do believe when you see something …
Report: LGBT+ Fans Henderson Outrage Over Saudi Arabia Move

Report: LGBT+ Fans Henderson Outrage Over Saudi Arabia Move

Henderson's Potential Move to Saudi Arabia Sparks Outrage Among Liverpool's LGBT+ Fans Liverpool's Captain Stirs Unease Among the Faithful Liverpool's LGBT+ community of supporters express their deep unease and disappointment over club captain Jordan Henderson's possible transfer to Saudi Arabia. Their shock resonates especially due to Henderson's history of staunch support for the LGBT+ community. The Atheltic's Caoimhe O'Neill reports that Henderson is inclined towards a move to Al Ettifaq, a Saudi Pro League side managed by his former team-mate …
Liverpool FC: More Than Just a Football Club

Liverpool FC: More Than Just a Football Club

On Thursday afternoon, Liverpool FC's Twitter account tweeted a video of the new CEO, Peter Moore, detailing how Liverpool FC would be a proud member of Liverpool Pride: https://twitter.com/LFC/status/888042309505470464 I was not prepared for the comments that followed in response to the tweet. Similarly, the same type of comments were directed at Peter Moore, who also tweeted the same video. Initially, taken aback, I remembered that intolerance and homophobia within football are something that, even now, in 2017, is a prevalent …