Conor Henderson
Stylish and elegant central midfielder Conor Henderson is regarded by both club and country as an outstanding prospect for the future.
Conor is a tall, classy and confident pass-master, who can play all over the midfield with ease. He has a knack of arriving in the right place at the right time to finish chances, but it’s his creative elements which have bolstered his growing reputation.
He would play a key part in the Nike Cup side in 2006, with once more his pin-point and deadly passing being the focal point of the Gunners play. Reports circulated that Chelsea were now aware of his abilities and were ready to offer up to a £1 million to land his services, although nothing formal ever came from the speculation.
He then took the Under 16’s captaincy from Jack Wilshere but it wouldn’t be long before he joined Jack in the Under 18’s. The 2007-2008 term saw Conor sign scholarship forms and his debut season saw him feature on a handful of occasion’s and quickly earn plaudits from coach Steve Bould.
Looking to build on his bright start in Academy football, the 2008-2009 campaign promised to be Henderson’s best yet. He began well in the Under 18 league and after scoring once, Neil Banfield called him up for the Reserves clash with Portsmouth. However, the dream debut went horribly wrong when he came on in the final minutes and suffered a terrible knee injury. It ruled him out for the majority of the season.
Arsenal moved to reassure Conor by offering him professional terms – which he signed – and he returned in time to feature in the Premier Academy League final which Arsenal won. It was a perfect end to a nightmare season.
Ireland and England have both had the luxury of his services at youth level, but he firmly decided to switch his allegiance to the Republic in 2008. To date he is a Under 19 international having turned out in the four nations tournament in his native Ireland during 2008.
Name: Conor Henderson
Nickname: None
Age: 17
Nationality: English
International: Under 19’s)
Position: Central Midfield
Height: 183cm
Previous Clubs: None
Contract : Professional
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asnl94 said this on April 23, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Conor played for england and now, he palys for Irland
Thomas said this on July 3, 2008 at 2:35 am
Good luck to Conor in Red & Green! Irish Gooners need a new hero.
Irish Gooner said this on August 16, 2008 at 3:13 pm
[...] rated Arsenal midfielder Conor Henderson has been added to the Republic Of Ireland Under 19 squad for next week’s inaugural Under 19 [...]
Arsenal Midfielder Henderson Added To Ireland U19’s « [» Young Guns ! «] said this on August 17, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Wats his birth Date?
Utk said this on August 18, 2008 at 6:52 am
good choice playing for ireland conor
irishgunner said this on August 18, 2008 at 8:06 pm
It’s Alex Ferguson in that picture?
Guierry said this on September 15, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Hey!! Leave the youth alone? you wanna bring him to man u eh?
HEY!! said this on October 4, 2008 at 8:58 am
[...] youngsters Sanchez Watt and Conor Henderson are set to spend the next months on the sidelines, after the pair suffered shocking injuries during [...]
Arsenal’s Watt & Henderson Suffer Terrible Injuries « [» Young Guns ! «] said this on October 10, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Very talented, i hope injury hasnt robbed his potential away, bcuz he is very talented, another super composed midfielder produced by the club.
SUPERGUNNER07 said this on December 5, 2008 at 12:41 am
he has signed pro terms with d club.
sly said this on January 6, 2009 at 6:12 pm
may somebody save on youtube video with his game? (sorry for my english)
Aleksandr said this on January 6, 2009 at 6:30 pm
good luck with Irish u19s
Martin said this on June 2, 2009 at 2:49 pm