“Organizationally, it’s been fantastic,” veteran defender David Edgar said. "Watching him as he's evolved into a player. #canMNT pic.twitter.com/Vdrjnbo04o. Just how simple he’s made his game but also the level of tactical IQ that you can see he’s got. He spent three years there before taking a job as regional football director in New Zealand. He was a bubbly kid. He moved to Liverpool in the summer of 2011 for 20 million pounds ($33.9 million) and was named vice-captain in September 2014 before taking over as skipper in July 2015 following the departure of club icon Steven Gerrard. Liverpool clinched its first English title since 1990 on Thursday when Chelsea defeated second-place Manchester City 2-1.

Heiner-Møller, Herdman’s replacement, is more than qualified for the role, having led the Denmark women’s team between 2006 and 2013. He has also won the League Cup (2012), UEFA Super Cup (2019) and FIFA Club World Cup (2019). Now 30, Henderson has made 361 appearances for Liverpool and, thanks to the team's 2019 Champions League triumph, is one of five Red captains to lift the European Cup — along with Emlyn Hughes, Phil Thompson, Graeme Souness and Gerrard. Before we used to accept mediocrity,” Piette said. rights reserved. He was more of a No. It certainly can’t help the relationship between the players and the federation. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. It was good, it was a nice moment.". “It’s going to be interesting,” Piette offered. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution
Just how simple he's made his game but also the level of tactical IQ that you can see he's got. A young Herdman coached an even-younger Henderson while at Sunderland's academy. Canada coach John Herdman is a diehard Newcastle fan but he can be forgiven a smile when Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson hoists the English Premier League trophy.

In the process, he helped to foster the development of young women throughout the country into future national team products. Fri., June 26, 2020 timer 3 min. “He played up a year through the academy system and sometimes two years. He's been a big influence in his life as well.". Herdman, a native of Consett some 25 kilometres southwest of Newcastle, was just starting his coaching career at the nearby Sunderland academy when he crossed paths with a young Henderson. “So it’s going back.”. "He played up a year through the academy system and sometimes two years. "It's a cocktail of different emotions, to say the least."

A young Herdman coached an even-younger Henderson while at Sunderland’s academy. Herdman, John. Mr Beaver lost this page when he went scavenging (or you need to check your spelling). The Football Ferns had a Maori spiritual leader. He stood out by then," said Herdman. Please contact us. Henderson won kudos during the pandemic for reaching out to fellow Premier League captains to launch an initiative called #PlayersTogether to raise funds "to help enhance the well-being of NHS (National Health Service) staff, volunteers and patients impacted by COVID-19. #canMNT pic.twitter.com/KQhyxIlwSI.
“Through the MLS season, the most important part for us is to stay connected with the group,” Herdman said. We’ll give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. A former England under-21 captain, Henderson has won 55 senior caps for England. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. John Herdman has been announced as the new coach of the Canadian men’s national soccer team, replacing Octavio Zambrano, who was in change for less than a year.