Jordan Henderson's Reaction To Being Booed By Newcastle Fans Was Priceless, He Loved It

Jordan Henderson absolutely loved the boos from Newcastle supporters during Liverpool's 1-0 win away at St James' Park.

The Liverpool skipper is a boyhood Sunderland fan and came through the ranks at the Wearside club before making 79 appearances.

Sunderland are of course Newcastle's big rivals up in the North East and so Henderson was met by a typically lively reception every time he touched the ball.

Then, when he was replaced by Fabinho in the second half, loud boos rang around the stadium from the 50,000 home fans.

Newcastle fans boo Jordan Henderson as he leaves the pitch.

Jordan Henderson loves it. pic.twitter.com/1dukuTAyS2

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 30, 2022

Henderson clapped off his travelling away fans and couldn't help but crack a wide smile in response to the jeers and whistles.

Inject it

— TommyLFC (@LFC_Tom72) April 30, 2022

He loves it

— Walpolinho (@walpolinho) April 30, 2022

He’s Sunlun thru and thru⚪️🔴

— Doyle-SZN🔴⚪️🇺🇦 (@Caldini_SZN) April 30, 2022

Hendo is a Mackem 🔴⚪️

— Andy Wallace (@drew_wallace86) April 30, 2022

Henderson was involved in a hilarious moment in the first half when he assumed free-kick duties in the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The England defender was rested for the game and watched Henderson hit a set-piece wide and into the stands behind the goal from around 25 yards out.

The cameras panned to the Alexander-Arnold and his reaction was priceless. While on the bench, 23-year-old couldn't help but laugh at the effort.

Trent enjoyed Henderson’s free-kick attempt 😂 pic.twitter.com/rrqIWj0jHc

— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) April 30, 2022

No way Trent was laughing after that Hendo free kick😭😭 #NEWLIV pic.twitter.com/330rxplyfl

— Krishna (@lcfckini) April 30, 2022

He even leaned over to watch a replay of the wayward strike and both he and second choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher were in hysterics.

Liverpool won 1-0 courtesy of a first-half goal from Naby Keita and moved to the top of the table - at least until Manchester City's trip to Leeds United this evening.

Next up for the quadruple-chasing Reds is the Champions League semi-final second leg against Villarreal. Jurgen Klopp's side lead 2-0 from the first leg at Anfield.