Jamie Redknapp
π€ SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
I know.
Who was it, John?
No, it wasn't.
So it was Gerard Houlet gave me a captaincy.
I should know that.
Anyway, he'll come back to me in a sec.
But I remember feeling, you know, when I wasn't playing well,
how difficult it was because you're trying to get yourself going.
The crowd, you know, looking at you as a leader because they've seen the likes of Graham Souness, the likes of Phil Thompson and all these great leaders, you know, McMahon, Whelan and Midfield.
And it was tough.
And I found that pressure hard sometimes.
But I think with Jordan, he's realised what he's got to do and he's been so assured in what he's doing and not worried about the ghost of Steven Gerrard because that's really hard.
I played with Steven and the fans adored him.
He's one of their own.
He's a local lad.
So Jordan's had to win them over and he's won them over more.
And now I think they really know the value of what he brings because he's working.
And I think that also alongside Gini Wijnaldum, who deserves a mention as well, because he's had a phenomenal season.
I think that's a great point, Peter, because, yeah, maybe a couple of years ago when he signed, is he trying to improve?
But the thing about Liverpool midfield, Peter, is you can't be a passenger.