Hennessey could become one of the best goalies in the world

[UEAwolf]

according to Neville Southall:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19512079

 

[V Wolf]

He's certainly sticking to his guns, he said the same thing when WH first broke through and he started coaching him for Wales.

 

[WasStefan]

He could, but he's got a hell of a lot of improving to do. Time is on his side though.

 

[Tring Wolf]

He really does have all the physical attributes to be absolutely top-class (6'7, good shot stopper, decent handling and great kicking with both feet). It's more the vocal and mental aspects of his game which may prevent him from ever being world-class. Hopefully that will come with experience though.

I have no doubts that he will be a top Premier League goalkeeper for somebody (hopefully us). But I don't ever think he will be classed as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

 

[PeteWolf]

This is one of those non-statements really when it comes to real insight. It's like Lescott bigging up Connor. The football community is the biggest old pals act going.

The topic's been done to death recently, but football is 10% in the feet (or hands)and 90% in the head. Hennessey isn't up to scratch on that latter aspect, it's not in his nature and why he will never fulfill his potential.

 

[OoohRobbieRobbie]

Pretty sure Marcello Lippi said something similar a while back when Italy played Wales. I fully agree with the comments to be honest. He's a tremendous goalkeeper. Yes there are some small things that need improving, but he's what 25? 26? Goalkeepers hit peak at around 29+.

 

[OoohRobbieRobbie]

This is one of those non-statements really when it comes to real insight. It's like Lescott bigging up Connor. The football community is the biggest old pals act going.

The topic's been done to death recently, but football is 10% in the feet (or hands)and 90% in the head. Hennessey isn't up to scratch on that latter aspect, it's not in his nature and why he will never fulfill his potential.

Not really. We could say that there's no point in bigging any player up ever then if we don't take on board what professionals or ex-professionals have to say? He's received praise from top players and managers. I understand what you mean that the 'football community' sometimes stick together, but that's normally applicable to when a player is asked mundane questions by the media and they stick up for team mates etc.

 

[Bridgnorth Wolf]

Pretty sure Marcello Lippi said something similar a while back when Italy played Wales. I fully agree with the comments to be honest. He's a tremendous goalkeeper. Yes there are some small things that need improving, but he's what 25? 26? Goalkeepers hit peak at around 29+.

Joe Hart wants a word pal.

 

[V Wolf]

Thinking about it, his continued backing does strike me as a little hypocritical. Southall was on Soccer AM last season and had very strong opinions on what made good and bad goalkeepers. When talking about De Gea in particular he was critical of his poor decision making when coming out for the ball or staying on his line, lack of communication with the defence and lack of presence. These are 3 things WH has been consistently accused of on here and elsewhere. Not saying Wayne doesn't have the potential to become very good but from previous comments methinks Big Nev may be a little blinkered.

 

[WasStefan]

This is one of those non-statements really when it comes to real insight. It's like Lescott bigging up Connor. The football community is the biggest old pals act going.

The topic's been done to death recently, but football is 10% in the feet (or hands)and 90% in the head. Hennessey isn't up to scratch on that latter aspect, it's not in his nature and why he will never fulfill his potential.

Can't disagree, however some on here will view your comments through their gold tinted specs.

 

[sedgwolf1980]

No, he really couldnt.

 

[WasStefan]

Joe Hart wants a word pal.

Hen won't ever be as good as Hart.

 

[WonderWolf]

I believe Henno can improve and become a very good keeper...maybe not one of the very best in the world though.

I feel if he bulked up some more, particularly upper-body wise, this would help him feel more confident about coming out for crosses.

For a pretty tall keeper though, it is surprising how he seems to get beaten easily by shots from range.

 

[OoohRobbieRobbie]

Joe Hart wants a word pal.

Some 'keepers are obviously an exceptional case, but on the whole they hit peak in their later 20's.

 

[we8wba]

Hennessey is a good solid keeper

he doesnt strike me as a keeper who earns you points like murray did that one season or more recent examples would be foster at blues

i think thats where wayne needs to get to before even thinking of the best in the world (dont know how im saying this with straight face)

 

[Very Proud (AKA Still Proud)]

Personally I remember the day he stepped into Matt's boots a matter of minutes before that playoff game, I was full of trepidation an nerves.

Since then I have seen him blossom into a fine keeper, one of the best I've seen.

I don't get some of the criticism he's had of late, don't forget, he was the last line of defence when those lines in front of him crumbled so easily last season when facing some of the top sharpshooters in world football.

I guess familiarity breeds contempt. How many goals would we have conceded without him.

I've always thought Ikeme was a decent keeper and he's started that way this season.

With a solid defence Hennessey will go on to be top class.


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[dazmanwolf]

If you look at Wayne's OPTA Index stats for last season you will see he already is/was the best Goalkeeper in the Premiership based on saves etc...

He can only get better with age and with a decent back 4 infront of him.

 

[Tring Wolf]

Personally I remember the day he stepped into Matt's boots a matter of minutes before that playoff game, I was full of trepidation an nerves.

Since then I have seen him blossom into a fine keeper, one of the best I've seen.

I don't get some of the criticism he's had of late, don't forget, he was the last line of defence when those lines in front of him crumbled so easily last season when facing some of the top sharpshooters in world football.

I guess familiarity breeds contempt. How many goals would we have conceded without him.

I've always thought Ikeme was a decent keeper and he's started that way this season.

With a solid defence Hennessey will go on to be top class.


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Completely agree.

Whilst I don't ever think he will quite make it into the bracket of world-class goalkeepers, he is, in my opinion, the one player in our squad who will get closest to it in his respective position.

As I said earlier, he is destined to be a top Premier League goalkeeper for someone. I just hope it is for us.

 

[Berlin Wolf]

My dad reckons Wayne stands too far off his line watching play, and tends to get beaten by 20 to 25 yard shots. Not sure if that is true, or is what other fans think.

But I think most of us will agree, Wayne is a young and very talented goalie, who has the potential to improve and become a great keeper for Wolves

 

[WalsallWolf]

I like Hennessey and he is a good keeper but Bert Williams aside we have only had one keeper who had the potential to be 'world class'

 

[V Wolf]

I like Hennessey and he is a good keeper but Bert Williams aside we have only had one keeper who had the potential to be 'world class'

Zjelko Kalac?

 

[kennyB]

I like Hennessey and he is a good keeper but Bert Williams aside we have only had one keeper who had the potential to be 'world class'

Cyril Sidlow or Malcolm Finlayson then? Some of us have loooong memories!!

 

[Skrilla]

That says alot when one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time comes out saying how Wayne could be one of the best in the world. And he can, when he's back from injury in November/December it will give us a massive boost. Ikeme is good, but Hennessey has always been on another level.

 

[goldeneyed]

What does Southall know compared to the group of 'experts' on here who never waste a chance to denigrate Hennessey?

 

[Burton Wolf]

Never ever.

 

[North West Wanderer]

Why can't we be supportive?

 

[Burton Wolf]

Why can't we be supportive?

Because he'll never be one of the best goalies in the world that's why. He can't catch a cross ffs!

 

[PeteWolf]

Why can't we be supportive?

It's a $$$$ing forum for jesus christ's sake. People discuss their opinions, their thoughts, not blindly support like at the game.

Obviously difficult to comprehend if you can't form your own thoughts.

 

[Dewsburywolf]

Isn't everyone missing that five letter word after Hennessey in the thread title? I could **** Alex Jones off the One Show but I'm not going to am I?

 

[PeteWolf]

What does Southall know compared to the group of 'experts' on here who never waste a chance to denigrate Hennessey?

Those people who watch him game in game out, probably well over a hundred times more than Southall ever has.

Those people who have watched football for decades and seen hundreds of goalkeepers to compare him to.

Those who see him off the ball in all these games, can see his character, his interaction and effect on the team that isn't caught on TV highlights.

What do we know compared to his out of work mate bigging him up.

 

[NewarkWolf]

But many on here think ikeme is better so he must be amazeballs!!!

 

[Burton Wolf]

Isn't everyone missing that five letter word after Hennessey in the thread title? I could **** Alex Jones off the One Show but I'm not going to am I?

Why not? Do you not like Welsh girls?

 

[Dewsburywolf]

Why not? Do you not like Welsh girls?

I was more thinking it would be her saying no :embarassed:

 

[andy-in-seat-190]

Hennessey is a good solid keeper

he doesnt strike me as a keeper who earns you points like murray did that one season or more recent examples would be foster at blues

i think thats where wayne needs to get to before even thinking of the best in the world (dont know how im saying this with straight face)

He probably earned us more points last season than anyone else!

 

[Burton Wolf]

He probably earned us more points last season than anyone else!

Bloody Hell good job he played then :embarassed:

 

[PeteWolf]

The only points Hennessey won last season was from the judging panel in his spat with Roger Johnson.

 

[morosewolf]

Wonder how good he'd now be if Bobby Mimms hadn't left?

 

[morosewolf]

The only points Hennessey won last season was from the judging panel in his spat with Roger Johnson.

Arsenal away, Sunderland at home are games that instantly come to mind

 

[Perton Wolf]

One of the best in the world? Haha! He lacks the confidence to be a top goalkeeper. Good shot stopper but does have lapses in concentration and his nowhere near as good at Ikeme as commanding his area IMO.

 

[Super Ted]

This is one of those non-statements really when it comes to real insight. It's like Lescott bigging up Connor. The football community is the biggest old pals act going.

The topic's been done to death recently, but football is 10% in the feet (or hands)and 90% in the head. Hennessey isn't up to scratch on that latter aspect, it's not in his nature and why he will never fulfill his potential.

Have to agree.