Twitter Reacts as Jordan Henderson Leads 'FIFA 16' Cover Voting

EA Sports created plenty of buzz on Twitter three weeks ago when they announced that the women's game would be featured in FIFA 16 for the first time in the series' history. This week, the digital-distraction peddlers have become the topic of social media discussion once again, this time by putting the cover star for the UK edition of the game up for a public vote: 

The four candidates are Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane, Thibaut Courtois and Jordan Henderson. The Liverpool star began his cover campaign on Friday with a dance-based promise to the electorate:

Even before vowing to steal one of his teammate's trademark celebrations, Hendo emerged as an early leader to join Leo Messi on the cover of the world's most popular sporting video game:

Clearly, the 25-year-old had a lot of support among the Kop faithful:

Henderson was even backed by the man whose boots he will be metaphorically filling in the coming years:

The general reaction to the prospect of Henderson adorning the FIFA 16 cover, however, was one of bafflement: 

"

I like Henderson as a player but if he is the on the front cover of FIFA 16 then I still have a chance in future years!

— Lamy (@BobbyLamy) June 19, 2015"

Some were quick to suggest an expansion of the vote to offer some new candidates: 

Meanwhile, many appeared to be offended and deeply angered by the very idea of Henderson fronting their favourite video game:

"

Rather have Sepp Blather on cover of FIFA than Henderson.

— Garvo (@kiltimaghlad) June 17, 2015"

One fan was particularly hyperbolic: 

A large proportion of the Twitter populace were so outraged by the voting that they suggested they would actually boycott the game: 

"

It Jordan Henderson gets the FIFA 16 cover I'm buying pes instead

— Jack Williams (@Jackotelli94) June 19, 2015"

"

Jordan Henderson is top for the cover of #FIFA16 if that happens. I will NEVER EVER buy a fifa game again.  #VoteCourtois

— C H L O E (@chlowills_) June 17, 2015"

"

I'm not playing fifa again if Henderson is on the front cover

— Döm (@dombennettj) June 17, 2015"

It was recently suggested that Arsenal fans are "ruining the Internet" due to their tendency to hijack and win all kinds of online polls, and many seemed glad that the Gunners didn't have a horse in this race: 

"

THERES NO ARSENAL PLAYER WE HAVE A CHANCE #VOTEHENDERSON

— Natalie // away (@SimplyEmreCan) June 16, 2015"

However, don't underestimate the power of Arsenal's online contingent, who might just be behind Henderson's successful campaign:

As voting continues, Henderson's fellow candidates may need to step up their game. Courtois has now risen to the occasion with a campaign video of his own:

The Belgian shot-stopper already has plenty of support:

"

Would be unreal if FIFA showed Messi taking a shot and Courtois saving it like always on the UK Cover

— Solanked (@TheCourtoiSave) June 19, 2015"

Messrs. Aguero and Kane, we await your responses...