Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been lauded by a number of the club’s supporters for his reportedly prominent role in the Reds’ first team squad, in tandem with the LFC Foundation, donating £40,000 to Fans Supporting Foodbanks (as per liverpoolfc.com).
The Athletic reporter James Pearce claimed on Twitter (via @JamesPearceLFC) that the midfielder was the “driving force” behind the players’ involvement in the donation to help the charity during the coronavirus-related suspension of Premier League football.
Jordan Henderson was the driving force behind this gesture. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) March 14, 2020
As noted by liverpoolfc.com, the cancellation of matches until April at the earliest poses a significant threat to the North Liverpool Foodbank, which depends on matchday collections for roughly 25% of its donations. The contribution from Jurgen Klopp’s squad and LFC Foundation takes the form of £10,000 per game for the four remaining fixtures due to be held at Anfield so that the foodbank can continue to operate.
Henderson, who as Liverpool captain has scored three goals this season and skippered the team to three trophies in the last 12 months, was hailed by these Reds fans on Twitter for his “selfless” initiative in the squad’s foodbank donation:
Jordan Henderson has pledged to continue to help local food banks during the coronavirus outbreak.
If you ever doubt why this man is captain of Liverpool, look no further.
A leader on and off the pitch ??? pic.twitter.com/5Thl1d2vAs
— Laurie (@LFCLaurie) March 14, 2020
No surprise there selfless Leader
— Ian Martland (@IanMartland420) March 14, 2020
This is real leadership. @JHenderson I know you’re not doing this for the praise but in my book you’re a top bloke and a worthy captain of my club.#ThisMeansMore
— Felipe Poleocolina (@poleocolina) March 14, 2020
We shouldn’t be surprised really. He’s a thoroughly good man.
— ?Rachel Ellis? (@RleEllis) March 14, 2020
How could anyone not love this guy?
— Seb (@Sebsb90) March 14, 2020
And they ask why is the role of captain so important?
Well does this give you a clue
To set the tone, the direction, the mindset for the team#MyCaptain— Paul Brown (@PaulBrown1pcb) March 14, 2020
He’s just wow, ??, well done Captain and @LFC ???
— neha_johri_rawal???????????? (@0412Njr) March 15, 2020
A man that is a cut above the rest. So proud of my club.
— CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE (@godisnotdead420) March 14, 2020
Never expected anything less of our captain this year. He’s amazing!
— Dean Foley (@DeanFoley16) March 14, 2020
Liverpool fans, what did you make of Henderson’s reported role in the squad’s philanthropic gesture? Have your say by commenting below!
