Rico Henry

[beeeehive]

I only watched the first half of the stream of the U21 game last night but would be interested to get the view of those who attended the game. It appeared to me that his lightening pace was not evident. On one recovery run he almost seemed to be treading water trying match the SW player. Maybe he was playing well within himself? I was well into a bottle of red by then so maybe it was me .

To me it seemed like him and Jensen were playing a supporting role to the other players and hanging back a bit, He caught up to one of their attackers in seconds when they had a 10 yard start, I'm sure he's fine!

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

So wonder if he will finally get minutes this weekend?

 

[upnorthbee]

So wonder if he will finally get minutes this weekend?

A madness to say but he doesn't get his place back unless KLP either gets injured or changes position! But to answer your q re this weekend, probably a late sub appearance you'd think

 

[Freebee]

A madness to say but he doesn't get his place back unless KLP either gets injured or changes position! But to answer your q re this weekend, probably a late sub appearance you'd think

It's crazy to think Rico's in that position after being nailed on to start before his injury but it's true imo,the landscape has changed since he's been out for so long.

It goes to show how random a players career can be and why i don't begrudge them taking opportunties to maximise their income if they have the chance.

 

[PGH_Bee]

A madness to say but he doesn't get his place back unless KLP either gets injured or changes position! But to answer your q re this weekend, probably a late sub appearance you'd think

One thing that would be a nice benefit to starting Rico is that we would finally have another real sub option up front. Even if KLP to Rico is a small downgrade in quality, it may be worth it to start Rico just to have that tactical flexibility.

 

[upnorthbee]

One thing that would be a nice benefit to starting Rico is that we would finally have another real sub option up front. Even if KLP to Rico is a small downgrade in quality, it may be worth it to start Rico just to have that tactical flexibility.

Very good point, you could even try KLP in Schade's position for a game and have Schade off the bench

 

[wibs]

Good to see him back but KLP has nothing to worry about for ages in terms of keeping his position as a starter

Just shows how difficult it is to get back to the levels you showed previously after a long time out

 

[badgerbee]

Great to have Rico back!!!
Seemed to really enjoy FFD, and the post match lap of appreciation. ?

 

[GABS]

I'm guessing he won't be fully back to his max until post summer, no Ibiza raves for Rico methinks.

 

[North London Bee]

Welcome back Rico. Did fine But what a problem we’re going to have next season.

 

[grepo]

Welcome back Rico. Did fine But what a problem we’re going to have next season.

That'l be a great problem to have. If we're going to make the top six we'll need two great players for every position unless we're incredibly lucky with injuries and suspensions.

 

[Mattingly Bee]

Heresy to say it, but even with Rico fully fit for me KLP is the best left back at the club. He offers so much more going forward.

 

[jlove]

Henry was clearly very rusty – which was only to be expected given the intensity of the game when he was introduced – but I was impressed by his closeness to any of their players with the ball. He’s clearly not lost the confidence in his defending abilities.

As long as he continues to get minutes in games for the rest of the season, I’m sure we’ll have our Rico back for next.

 

[Gazza Bee]

Henry was clearly very rusty – which was only to be expected given the intensity of the game when he was introduced – but I was impressed by his closeness to any of their players with the ball. He’s clearly not lost the confidence in his defending abilities.

As long as he continues to get minutes in games for the rest of the season, I’m sure we’ll have our Rico back for next.

Yep he is probably a better recovery defender than KLP but KLP offers more as an attacking threat - nice problem to have next season though.

 

[WARFIELD BEE]

Heresy to say it, but even with Rico fully fit for me KLP is the best left back at the club. He offers so much more going forward.

Couple of his passes were amazing yesterday.

 

[randello]

Rico needs a full pre season and see where he is at after that. Definitely well off 100% at the moment but after nearly 2 seasons out that is understandable. What will be encouraging next season is that we have strong options for the LB and won't need to overplay anyone and hopefully manage their minutes through the season. Before his injury Rico was rarely subbed so ended up playing 90mins week in week out and that needs to change if he is going to continue being in the squad.

 

[badgerbee]

Not under ideal circumstances, but seeing Rico come through that 45 minutes as well as he did was the cherry on the icing on the cake from tonight's performance!!! ?

 

[aawharris]

Not under ideal circumstances, but seeing Rico come through that 45 minutes as well as he did was the cherry on the icing on the cake from tonight's performance!!! ?

Also made me feel really calm at our corners, knowing that nobody would be able to beat him for pace in a counter attack.

 

[beeeehive]

Grew into the game and made us very solid, calm and full of energy. When I saw him one by one try to close down the whole Forest team, I knew he was back!

 

[paulmaddy]

Thought he started slightly edgy but about half way through the second half seemed to start trusting himself again and finished strongly. Great to have him back.

 

[JosephBFC]

I don’t care how rusty he is (and I thought he looked sharper today vs previous sub appearances), just having our no.3 back on the pitch is such a joy. Crazy to think he made his debut for us over 7 years ago now, an integral part of our squad throughout our rise

 

[Jim Rourke]

Next to nothing down the Forest right second half. Elanga moved sides second half. Didn’t really go back to the right.

So much to love!

 

[Banana]

Next to nothing down the Forest right second half. Elanga moved sides second half. Didn’t really go back to the right.

So much to love!

Yep. Closed it down. No need to call the police either.

 

[kaebess]

Nothing to talk about , highs, no lows , exactly what you would want from the 45 minutes

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Can't believe how Forest missed a trick to test him more.

 

[ruislip bee]

Can't believe how Forest missed a trick to test him more.

He got well whacked early on so thought that was a bit of a test.

 

[Newport Pagnell Bee]

Can't believe how Forest missed a trick to test him more.

Strange tactics indeed. KLP had a tough first half. Thought Forest would target Rico in the same way. They didn't and therefore Rico had an extremely comfortable second half. Just what he needed really. A nice kick about with the lads.

 

[hanworthbee]

Didn't really notice him in the second half which was a good thing. He could do with playing the next 4/5 games to build on his fitness but KLP doesn't really deserve to be dropped but not sure Rico would have been done in the first half like KLP was

 

[cm_851]

Thought he started slightly edgy but about half way through the second half seemed to start trusting himself again and finished strongly. Great to have him back.

Exactly this. After the first 10 mins or so he started to settle. There's a reason Forest stopped targeting that side. Defensively he's excellent and as he gets sharper we'll see him get forward more. A mature performance

 

[Oldboy TW8 0AW]

A steady second half from Rico.
KLP also did alright in the first.The booking for KLP possibly made up TF's mind at half time (imo) to make the switch.
A nice squad situation going forward.
360+ minutes to go.
COYB's.

 

[Beat Poet]

Crazy to think he made his debut for us over 7 years ago now

Pedant Alert Over 8 years ago now.

 

[alikat]

Pedant Alert Over 8 years ago now.

But it's still over 7 years ago, so Joseph wasn't wrong!

 

[hanworthbee]

Did ok when he came on would like to see him get 90 minutes next week

 

[Beat Poet]

Still doesn't look match-ready yet, as if he needs some training focused on getting his tricks/counters back into his muscle memory. I guess his training so far, after regaining fitness, has been principally about getting his (cricketing term) loads up and basic positioning.

 

[Gazza Bee]

Did nothing particularly wrong but a full preseason will be hugely beneficial and hopefully we see him as good as before his injury

 

[Boston Bee]

Did nothing particularly wrong but a full preseason will be hugely beneficial and hopefully we see him as good as before his injury

I love Rico and hope he gets match fit after a good pre-season. But…

He did a lot wrong. Misplaced passes, poor decisions, caught in dribble. Seriously off the pace of the game.

Im NOT saying that is Rico Henry, but it is who he was today.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

I love Rico and hope he gets match fit after a good pre-season. But…

He did a lot wrong. Misplaced passes, poor decisions, caught in dribble. Seriously off the pace of the game.

Im NOT saying that is Rico Henry, but it is who he was today.

Wtf?

 

[Boston Bee]

Wtf?

It’s all about opinions, sir. I thought he struggled.

 

[Guildford Bee]

He looked miles off it, IMO.

To be expected but that’s the reality.

 

[Braemarroad_Bee]

Actually best he's looked to me since his return from injury. Showed some real pace and offered an outlet. Still a bit rusty on the ball, but to be expected after such a long lay off.

 

[Voice from the Braemar]

I love Rico but seriously ? He’s nowhere near what we expect of someone with that pedigree …hopefully he’ll get it back but there’s a good chance he won’t ? kayode is light years ahead at the moment and when he went off we were a lesser team…and that’s his important kayode is now

 

[Gazza Bee]

I love Rico and hope he gets match fit after a good pre-season. But…

He did a lot wrong. Misplaced passes, poor decisions, caught in dribble. Seriously off the pace of the game.

Im NOT saying that is Rico Henry, but it is who he was today.

Have to disagree - did ok without being his excellent pre injury self.

 

[Boston Bee]

Have to disagree - did ok without being his excellent pre injury self.

I know. I responded to your post disagreeing.

 

[A Real Mysteron]

I’m not sure “Adama” is getting the crosses over for the goals with Rico there.
And that’s no disrespect to Keane.

 

[Surrey Bee]

I love Rico and hope he gets match fit after a good pre-season. But…

He did a lot wrong. Misplaced passes, poor decisions, caught in dribble. Seriously off the pace of the game.

Im NOT saying that is Rico Henry, but it is who he was today.

I didn’t see that. In fact I thought he would have done much better against Traore than KLP who ,though he has had a great season , really struggled today. Henry is a genuine defender and has the pace to match the like of Traore.

 

[TW3Bee]

There was a couple of occasions where he showed his speed hasn't gone, when he chased back and got ahead of his man.

 

[TW3Bee]

Some very harsh criticism of Rico, seeing as he has been out for over a year.

 

[JosephBFC]

I love Rico but seriously ? He’s nowhere near what we expect of someone with that pedigree …hopefully he’ll get it back but there’s a good chance he won’t ? kayode is light years ahead at the moment and when he went off we were a lesser team…and that’s his important kayode is now

What’s Kayode got to do with Henry? They aren’t in competition with each other, they play on different sides. Ajer was Kayode’s sub and looked sluggish, nothing to do with Rico

 

[Wouldbee]

It feels to me , as with several players , he just needs a rest and a pre season. Then we and the club can see if he’s the old Rico or not.

 

[taxi driver]

It feels to me , as with several players , he just needs a rest and a pre season. Then we and the club can see if he’s the old Rico or not.

Needs a rest ???

He had 16 months out.