A number of Celtic fans have been reacting with surprise to the contribution of defender Jack Hendry in a friendly for the reserve team.
Tommy McIntyre’s side defeated Chelsea’s under-23 side 1-0 in a match at the London club’s training ground (as per celticfc.net), with @CelticFCAcademy noting a “brilliant sliding tackle” from the 24-year-old in the second half when the teams were still level.
65' – A brilliant sliding tackle from Jack Hendry prevents a dangerous attack from the Blues.
Chelsea 0⃣-0⃣ Celtic
— Celtic FC Academy (@CelticFCAcademy) January 15, 2020
Hendry has struggled badly for first team recognition at Celtic this season, with his only appearance for Neil Lennon’s side an 11-minute cameo off the bench in a 5-0 Betfred Cup hammering of Partick Thistle (via TransferMarkt). Indeed, that is the only game-time that the defender has had during all of Lennon’s time in charge of the Hoops (as per TransferMarkt).
The Scottish Sun recently reported that Hearts were considering a move for Hendry in the January transfer window, with ex-Celtic defender Jackie McNamara telling Football Insider that the 24-year-old should seek a new challenge elsewhere given his lack of action at Parkhead.
These Celtic fans expressed their surprise at Hendry’s important tackle during the reserve team’s win on Wednesday:
What a time to be alive
— Tony Dickson Bolingoli (@dickieboy8) January 15, 2020
Never thought I’d see brilliant and Jack Hendry in the same sentence
— Sean McGeady (@Seanm1967) January 15, 2020
Words you don’t often see in the same sentence…
— Brian Healy (@Brian_Healy) January 15, 2020
who messed the jerseys up ?
— Brian (@motherwelltim) January 15, 2020
Never happened
— Bobby Anderson (@8obbyanderson) January 15, 2020
He still here? I thought he’d been sold or gone out on loan.
— Brian (@brian2208) January 15, 2020
What did you make of the reaction to Hendry’s challenge in the reserve team friendly? Do you think he has had a raw deal at Parkhead or is he simply not good enough for the first team? Comment below with your views!
