Comments on: Henson’s latest shot at redemption needs to stick

By: face_andy

face_andy — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:20:30 +0000

He doesn’t need to apologise in an interview like this, just train hard behind the scenes whilst he still can and prove to bath rugby that he deserves his contract

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:04:46 +0000

Why talk about charity boxing matches and headaches? “I was acting like a **** and I got what I deserved, I’ve apologised to Carl for instigating something that resulted in him getting fined” would have been more appropriate.

I’m sure the self destruct button will be pressed again at some point this season and I’m not sure he’ll last the season with Bath.

By: xxxwookie

xxxwookie — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:46:38 +0000

Got to say I was surprised when they signed him. As you point out in your article, there’s not really any space for him so I can only imagine he’s there as an experienced head to guide youngsters coming through. That’s worrying in itself.

Under Sir Ian, Bath opted to not sign Danny Cipriani as it was perceived he was a big shot who was bigger than the team and the players wouldn’t welcome him. Well, Gavin Henson arrived and got his welcome from Carl Fearns.

I think the worst thing about his response to the incident was that he mostly seemed embarrassed that he went down so easily and insisting it’s because he had a headache (not because he was thoroughly drunk or half the size of Fearns). He had an opportunity to apologise for the situation he put himself into and point out to youngsters that he’s not to be emulated but instead suggested he’d have a fair fight when he’s not got a headache.

A few years ago, I really thought he’d turned himself around, playing well again not constantly in the papers, focusing on his game instead of what paper he’s in and I was glad to see it. Then there was a drunken incident on a train and the car crash just kept going.

By: Rodgers

Rodgers — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:32:13 +0000

I thought Bath were nuts for signing him in the first place. They’ve had their fair share of controversies in recent times so I would’ve expected them to stay well away from characters like Henson. With two young fly halves like Ford and Heathcote, Bath should have been looking for a far more more level headed guy to act as mentor and role model.

If Henson steps out of line, I’ll be hoping Gold has given Fearns license to do the same again.

By: Alice Myers

Alice Myers — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 12:50:08 +0000

I really did despair when we signed him. We signed Moody ( who I think is fantastic) at the end of his career with a massive list of injuries. We had a tendency to just sign “names” who did not have a big impact. I am just hoping to be proved wrong because if HNewon rediscovers his old form it will be a joy to behold.

By: brighty

brighty — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 12:28:16 +0000

I can’t see Henson playing anything other than LV cup or injury stricken games. Bath have bought him as cover – perhaps a few bench spots with a few mins here or there when Bath are 30 points up.

Such a shame. As a Welshman it’s so painful to see how he just pissed it all away. Henson + Roberts would, if Henson was on top of his game, be a dream centre pairing and I’d say the best defensive centre pairing we’d had have ever seen. What a waste. I fear for him 5 years from now when he can’t even play rugby to support himself.

By: Dazza

Dazza — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 12:10:58 +0000

I have to agree that he’s going to struggle to get into Bath’s first team regularly. And then if he does he will probably get injured again! One can only hope that he concentrates on his rugby, and can get a few good appearances in. Joseph is another who has a tendency to get injured, so Henson may figure a little at 13, but with Banahan as well (who can cover wing as well as both centre options), there aren’t going to be too many opportunities. I guess now Heathcote is pushing for the Scottish no.10 shirt, Henson could get some time at 10 when he’s on international duty, even if it may be from the bench as cover for Ford?!
But I can see it all going horribly wrong, and he probably won’t be there past Christmas!