Tag: Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry was one of the greatest strikers to ever play for Arsenal Football Club. The former French striker joined Arsenal in 1999 from Juventus for £11m. Henry left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2007 for £16m, but returned for a brief loan spell in 2012. In total, he made 377 appearances for Arsenal and scored 228 goals. Titi wore the number 14 shirt for Arsenal. The World Cup winner was part of the Invincibles squad that won the league without losing a match. Henry was born on August 17, 1977. He is currently Head Coach of Montreal Impact.

MONACO, MONACO - FEBRUARY 18: Arsene Wenger winner of the Laureus Lifetime Achievement award speaks on stage during the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards at the Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo on February 18, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Simon Hofmann/Getty Images for Laureus)

The 5 best Arsenal players of the Wenger era

Today is Arsene Wenger's 70th birthday so it seems a good time to look back at some of his best players.

OTD 20 years ago Thierry Henry scores first goal for Arsenal

Thierry Henry scored the first of his 228 Arsenal goals on this day 20 years ago.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring Arsenal’s first goal against Olympique Lyonnais in pre-season (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Finally a true heir to Henry: In Praise of Pierre

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has, I think it's fair to say, been quite the success at Arsenal Football Club.
Monaco's French head coach Thierry Henry looks on during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Is Henry Manager Material? Troubled Monaco Stint Not Enough Evidence to Condemn Former Arsenal...

As a player, Thierry Henry was nothing short of brilliant. The sharpshooting striker buried opponents with an endless highlight reel of goals during his 18 years in the world’s greatest leagues--Ligue 1, La Liga, Serie A, Premier, and MLS.
Monaco's French head coach Thierry Henry looks on during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Thierry Henry 2nd favourite for Swansea City manager’s job

Thierry Henry's name is being linked with the vacant manager's job at Swansea and he's seen as the joint-second favourite along with Gus Poyet.
Monaco's French head coach Thierry Henry looks on during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Thierry Henry in line for managerial position after Rafa Benitez says no

Thierry Henry could give management another go at Real Betis after Rafa Benitez turned down the chance to return to Spain.
Monaco's French head-coach Thierry Henry arrives for a press conference on October 23, 2018, in Bruges on the eve of UEFA Champions' League football match against Club Brugge KV. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY / BELGA / AFP) / Belgium OUT (Photo credit should read BRUNO FAHY/AFP/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry applies for a new job

Not put off management following his disastrous spell at Monaco, Thierry Henry is looking for a quick-fire return to action with Anderlecht who are struggling in the Belgian Pro League.
VALENCIA - MARCH 19: John Carew of Valencia scores the second and decisive goal during the UEFA Champions League Second Phase Group B match between Valencia and Arsenal held on March 19, 2003 at Mestalla Camp Del Valencia, in Valencia, Spain. Valencia won the match 2-1. (Photo by Ben Radford/Getty Images)

Arsenal have an old score to settle in Valencia

After their victory over Napoli in the Europa League quarter-finals, Arsenal now have to prepare for a two-legged semi against Valencia, and they'll have an old score to settle in Spain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on December 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring at faster rate than Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry may well be Arsenal's greatest ever goalscorer, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is scoring at a rate not seen since Ian Wright was at the club.
French football manager and former player Nicolas Anelka looks on during an interview to AFP during his visit in Islamabad on March 5, 2019. (Photo by FAROOQ NAEEM / AFP)

2-hour Nicolas Anelka Netflix documentary announced

Former Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka is set to get his very own two-hour Netflix documentary that we all know is going to be brilliant.

Tottenham Hotspur legend admits being an Arsenal fan

Former Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale has admitted he was a fan of Arsenal, Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp growing up, despite going on to play for Spurs.

Gareth Bale was a fan of Arsenal, Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp growing up

Former Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale has admitted he was a fan of Arsenal, Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp growing up, despite going on to play for Spurs.
Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Sassuolo on March 2, 2019 at the San Siro stadium in Milan. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP / Getty Images)

Krzysztof Piatek explains why he supported Arsenal as a child

Krzysztof Piatek says he supported Arsenal as a child because of Arsene Wenger's playing style and the world-class players at the club back then.

Ignore the Sergio Agüero hype – Thierry Henry is still the greatest PL striker

The Sergio Agüero hype train hit new levels this week, after a couple of hat-tricks in big games for Manchester City, but the claims he's surpassed Thierry Henry are a step too far.
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Arsenal fans should be relieved the club passed on Thierry Henry

It’s no surprise Thierry Henry has been sacked as Monaco manager, we should all just be grateful he wasn’t given the Arsenal job. During the...
Monaco's French head coach Thierry Henry looks on during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Arsenal fans should be relieved the club passed on Thierry Henry

It’s no surprise Thierry Henry has been sacked as Monaco manager, we should all just be grateful he wasn’t given the Arsenal job.
Arsenal's French defender Laurent Koscielny applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2019. - Arsenal won the match 4-1. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Laurent Koscielny turns down transfer approach from Thierry Henry’s AS Monaco

Laurent Koscielny has turned down the chance to reunite with former Gunner Thierry Henry at AS Monaco, choosing instead to remain with Arsenal, according to reports in France.

AS Monaco ‘confident’ they’ve won the race to sign Fabregas

AS Monaco are confident they've won the race to sign Cesc Fabregas, who wants one more game with Chelsea this weekend before moving on.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal reacts as he is substituted during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

France media: Thierry Henry wants to sign Laurent Koscielny and Cesc Fabregas

Thierry Henry wants to bring current Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny and former club captain Cesc Fabregas to AS Monaco in January, according to reports in France.
Monaco's French head coach Thierry Henry looks on during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Thierry Henry seeks almost impossible transfer from Arsenal

Thierry Henry wants to bolster his Monaco defence and a report from France claims he is eyeing up Laurent Koscielny as a possible option which is just madness given the state of Arsenal’s defence.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 25: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal FC looks on duirng the warm up prior to the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 25, 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits he has ‘a lot of work to do’ to catch Henry...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has admitted that he still has a lot of work to do to reach the levels of the great Arsenal goalscorers, despite his strong start to life at the club.
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Monaco 18-year-old striker Wilson Isidor admits he idolises Aubameyang and Henry

After missing out on Anthony Martial and Kylian Mbappe, perhaps Arsenal should look at the next up-and-coming striker in the Monaco academy, Wilson Isidor.
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Arsene Wenger’s AC Milan denials mean little: 5 times he’s lied before

Arsene Wenger has called reports he is set to take over the AC Milan manager's job 'fake news' but the Frenchman has form when it comes to lying about rumours.
Monaco's French head-coach Thierry Henry arrives for a press conference on October 23, 2018, in Bruges on the eve of UEFA Champions' League football match against Club Brugge KV. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY / BELGA / AFP) / Belgium OUT (Photo credit should read BRUNO FAHY/AFP/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry as Monaco manager not going so well

When Arsene Wenger announced he was leaving, Thierry Henry made a big deal of wanting the job but his start at Monaco shows up his inexperience.

Thierry Henry wants Emile Smith Rowe at Monaco

Thierry Henry wants to take Emile Smith Row to Monaco on loan as the youngster continues to impress.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Fred of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on August 10, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Manchester United’s Fred: I have many idols like Gilberto and Thierry Henry

Manchester United's summer signing Fred has admitted that a couple of Arsenal legends were among his idols when he was younger.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Henry announced as Monaco manager: Will take Ampadu with him

Thierry Henry will become the new manager of AS Monaco and wants to take Arsenal u18 coach Kwame Ampadu with him.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Henry set to become Monaco manager on Saturday with talks at ‘advanced’ stage

Thierry Henry is set to become manager of Monaco this weekend, according to reports.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Henry set for Aston Villa job with Terry as his assistant

Thierry Henry will take charge of Aston Villa at some point in the next couple of weeks, with John Terry as his assistant, according to reports.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Henry ‘favourite’ for Aston Villa manager job

Thierry Henry is favourite to take over the manager job at Aston Villa, according to the bookies.
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Aubameyang posts picture with Henry after Everton win

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang posted a picture with Thierry Henry on Monday, taken after Arsenal's win over Everton at the weekend.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Henry to Bordeaux breaks down over €200k-a-month wage demands

Thierry Henry's appointment as manager of Ligue 1 club Bordeaux has broken down, after the owners reportedly baulked at his wage demands.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Henry ‘ready to appoint’ Arsenal scout Grimandi as his assistant at Bordeaux

Thierry Henry is preparing to appoint Gilles Grimandi as his assistant at Bordeaux, according to reports in France.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry to become Bordeaux’s new manager

Thierry Henry is set to become Bordeaux's new manager, after leaving his role in TV punditry earlier this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Steve Bould of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Steve Bould to leave Arsenal to work with Henry

Despite being made joint assistant manager at the club under Unai Emery, Steve Bould is being tipped to leave Arsenal to pair up with Thierry Henry should the former Gunner replace Steve Bruce as the Aston Villa manager.

Unai Emery’s coaching team is almost assembled – the details

Unai Emery's coaching team is almost assembled, with all but one of its members decided, according to reports in Spain.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla (L) and Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta (R) attend training for the forthcoming UEFA Champions League group B football match against FC Schalke 04 at Arsenal's training ground, London Colney, North London, England on October 23, 2012. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK

Cazorla and Henry? Arteta’s backroom make-up final obstacle before he can become manager

The make-up of Mikel Arteta's backroom team is the final obstacle standing between the Manchester City assistant and a job as Arsenal manager, according to reports.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Keys: Henry missed Wenger’s farewell because he didn’t get the Arsenal job

Richard Keys claims Thierry Henry missed Arsene Wenger's final match as manager at the Emirates Stadium because he didn't get the job to replace his former boss.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry snubs Arsenal and Arsene Wenger once again

Thierry Henry tells us that there’s nothing he wouldn’t do to become the Arsenal manager yet twice now he’s opted for Sky Sports over Arsenal.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on April 29, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Former Swiss captain defends Xhaka after ‘exaggerated’ media criticism

Former Switzerland captain, Ciri Sforza, and SRF expert, Beni Huggel, have leapt to the defence of Granit Xhaka after the Arsenal midfielder was heavily criticised during the weekend’s game against Manchester United.