Hendersen seals Brighton future

Last updated : 20 January 2006 By Norris Winter

The 22-year-old thrived on loan at the south coast club earlier this season and has not made the move permanent, ending a long association with Villa. Henderson cam up through the youth ranks at the club, and formed a key part of the 2002 FA Youth Cup winning team. But he has been unable to force his way into the side under David O'Leary, with the arrival of Stuart Taylor during the summer pushing him further down the pecking order.