Out of all these players, if there is one who could potentially return to Sunderland one day, it is Jordan Henderson. The English midfielder has made no attempt to hide that he still harbours a great love for his hometown club despite having left them for Liverpool in a £20 million deal three years ago. Just earlier this year, he was spotted sitting with fellow Sunderland supporters cheering on his former side in the Capital One Cup final against Manchester City - if thats not the sign of a man who still has feelings for his former flame, then what is? It wasnt because he stopped loving Sunderland - the club he had grown up supporting - that he left. It was ambition that dictated he must leave if he harboured true aspirations for silverware and international acclaim. Following a difficult start, he has now established himself as one of Liverpools most important players, assuming the vice-captaincy at the start of the season and has nailed down a role in the England starting XI as well.
I hope Sunderland win every game they play, as long as Im not on the opposing side! I may have left the club, but Ive still got loads of friends there and I want them to do well. I was really happy at Sunderland and happy to stay, but when a club like Liverpool comes in for you, you have to see it for the opportunity it is. I love the club and I always got on well with the fans so Im looking forward to coming back and acknowledging them. If I hadnt been lucky enough to make it as a footballer, Id have been in the stands with the rest of the fans. - Jordan Henderson, March 2012.
Judging by the snapped shot of him at the Capital One Cup final in February, its fair to say Henderson wasnt lying. So that's a wrap - what do you think? As always, feel free to leave your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below.
Recent Journalism & New Media graduate. Insatiable thirst for all things football, and hopes to break into the field of sports journalism in the near future.
Have made a significantly insignificant playing career out of receiving several slaps around the head for not passing the ball.
