Tbh Kenny did nothing but harm him by playing him out of position most of the time.
I see where you're coming from Mags but I have a different take on that.
We have to remember that, Jordan was only 19 [soon to turn 20], when he was bought. He was bought because he was a prodigious talent and bought with one eye on the future.
That prodigious talent meant that he was able to play, in more than one position, at a high level - a bit like a young Stevie, if we remember back. It was Jordan's versatility, again like Gerrard's, which meant he could be moved out of his more natural position and still play whilst learning the game. Add to that the fact that, at that time: Jordan was nowhere nearly ready to displace Stevie [one of the World's best] in that role.
Instead he was blooded, given an appreciation of more than one role and given plenty of game time simply because he
was one for the future. To that end; playing him out of position, rather than "harm" him, brought what was only a kid on... in my opinion obviously.
I vaguely remember (way back) remarking something along the lines that; I believe that Jordan was bought to eventually fill the Ste Gerrard role...
I'll see if I can hoke it out later. What made me think that
wasn't down to any genius or eye for a player on my part but the fact that footballing 'men' [with much more nous than me] were convinced the kid was a good 'un. And... the fact that no less a light than Kenny was more than happy to keep picking him; keep giving him experience, (out of his more natural role), so that his eventual transition would be gradual and staggered.
A method which we have since seen Brendan also apply - not only with Jordan but with other young players too. Are Can, Ibe and Markovic (for example) playing in their more natural roles right now? Nah Mags but they
are being given valuable experience and game time in preparation for when the time is right.
Anyhows... Jordan Henderson; another goal, another assist, another tireless, quality performance from a top player in a winning team
AND he's a Red. Brilliant; ain't it?