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.

SEVILLE, SPAIN: Jonathan David of Lille OSC scores their team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Sevilla FC and Lille OSC at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on November 02, 2021. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Arsenal centre-forward target admits Thierry Henry is his inspiration

Amid the links to a potential transfer to Arsenal this summer, Jonathan David has admitted Thierry Henry is one of his inspirations.
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Arsenal away shirt 2021-22

All 9 victims of Arsenal’s captains’ curse

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the captaincy at Arsenal just weeks before his contract was terminated as he became the latest to fall victim to the demon armband.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal reacts after having his penalty kick saved by Ben Foster of Watford FC during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s best and worst penalty takers in the Premier League

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tucked away the rebound of his missed penalty against Aston Villa but he wasn't so fortunate against Watford and his penalty record for Arsenal does make good reading.
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 29: Head coach of the Montreal Impact Thierry Henry addresses the media after a victory against New England Revolution during the MLS game at Olympic Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Impact defeated New England Revolution 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka reveals Thierry Henry’s post-Euros text

Bukayo Saka says Thierry Henry sent him a message of support after the Euros, which meant a huge deal to the youngster.
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 could be set for Barcelona return

Barcelona reportedly made contact with Roberto Martinez about taking over from Ronald Koeman and he would want to bring Thierry Henry with him.
Arsenal's Invincibles LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's Patrick Vieira (L) and Thierry Henry celebrate after winning the Premiership title and defeating Leicsester City 15 May, 2004 at Highbury in London. Arsenal defeated Leicester City 2-1 and finish the season undefeated. AFP PHOTO/JIM WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

He’s a different level: Patrick Vieira compares Harry Kane and Thierry Henry

Patrick Vieira thrashed Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday but before the game, the Arsenal legend was asked to compare Harry Kane with Thierry Henry, leaving no doubt about who he thought was a better player.
Belgium's assistant coach Thierry Henry and Belgium s Christian Benteke pictured during a training session of the Belgian national soccer team Red Devils, in Tubize, Wednesday 09 June 2021. The team is preparing for the upcoming Euro 2020 European Championship, EM, Europameisterschaft BRUNO FAHY

Thierry Henry joins Belgium coaching staff permanently until 2022 World Cup

Thierry Henry has joined the Belgium coaching set-up permanently until after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 8: Danny Mills speaks during the FA Chairman's England Commission Press Conference at Wembley Stadium on May 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Danny Mills’ bitter Arsenal comments fuelled by Thierry Henry humiliation

Danny Mills says Ben White is too good for Arsenal, proving once again that he hasn't got over being humiliated by Thierry Henry in 2003/04.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

£198m: 12 biggest losses Arsenal have made in the transfer window

As Arsenal wrestle with several clubs to try and exact full market value for their players, I looked back at some of the biggest hits Arsenal have taken in the transfer market.
Belgium's assistant coach Thierry Henry and Belgium s Christian Benteke pictured during a training session of the Belgian national soccer team Red Devils, in Tubize, Wednesday 09 June 2021. The team is preparing for the upcoming Euro 2020 European Championship, EM, Europameisterschaft BRUNO FAHY

Thierry Henry shows he’s still got it in Belgium training

Thierry Henry returned to the Belgium setup as coach ahead of the Euros this summer and has shown that he hasn't lost that magic touch that made him such a superstar with Arsenal.
LONDON - MAY 17: Thierry Henry of Arsenal is presented with his Barclaycard Premiership Player of the Year Award by Ian Wright during the Martin Keown Testimonial match between Arsenal and England XI at Highbury, on May 17, 2004 in London. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry: The greatest Ballon d’Or loser

The Ballon d'Or was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but it returns this year and I thought it worth talking about the greatest player to never win it - Thierry Henry.
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Formal Arsenal takeover approach could come within next 7 days

According to reports, a formal approach from Daniel Ek to Stan Kroenke could come next week as he looks to buy Arsenal

Thierry Henry named in new Premier League Hall of Fame

Thierry Henry is one of the Premier League's two inaugural inductees to their new Hall of Fame, along with Alan Shearer.
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Bergkamp, Henry, Vieira join Spotify billionaire serious about buying Arsenal

Spotify billionaire, Daniel Ek, hwould like to get his hands on Arsenal as reports emerge Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira are all getting involved.
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: I dream of coaching Arsenal and Barcelona

Thierry Henry has reiterated that he wants to manage Arsenal one day and he'd even be happy being the kit man or cutting the grass.
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 29: Head coach of the Montreal Impact Thierry Henry addresses the media after a victory against New England Revolution during the MLS game at Olympic Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Impact defeated New England Revolution 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry leaves CF Montreal job to return to London

Thierry Henry has left his role as manager of CF Montreal, citing family reasons as the main driver behind his departure after just over a year in charge.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND: Jonathan Woodgate, Caretaker Manager of AFC Bournemouth looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth at City Ground on February 13, 2021. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Bournemouth pick Jonathan Woodgate over Thierry Henry

After links to Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry, AFC Bournemouth have given their head coach job to Jonathan Woodgate.

Arsene Wenger confirms 2nd Arsenal legend in frame for Bournemouth job

Arsene Wenger says Patrick Vieira was also in the running for the job at AFC Bournemouth, with Thierry Henry the current front-runner.
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 29: Head coach of the Montreal Impact Thierry Henry addresses the media after a victory against New England Revolution during the MLS game at Olympic Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Impact defeated New England Revolution 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry front-runner for manager job at AFC Bournemouth

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is one of the two front-runners to take over as a manager at AFC Bournemouth, according to a report.

Arsenal grab their Willian as Don Raul departs

In episode 253, Matthew is joined by Paul to talk about our latest Chelsea old boy, the most recent shake-up in the corridors of power and keep fingers crossed for more arrivals.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Thierry Henry of Arsenal celebrates scoring during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on January 9, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry: I can’t tell Auba to stay, but I want him to

Thierry Henry says he's in no position to tell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay after he left Arsenal for Barcelona, but he hopes the forward stays at the club.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's French forward Thierry Henry (L) puts the ball beyond Liverpool goalie Jerzy Dudek for his second goal of the day during their premier league clash at Highbury in London, 09 April 2004. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Henry speaks on Golden Boot rivalry with van Nistelrooy

Thierry Henry says that despite the narrative comparing him with Ruud van Nistelrooy, his focus was always more on the team than the Golden Boot.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's Captain Thierry Henry celebrates after scoring from a penalty shot during their Premiership match against Charlton at home to Arsenal, 02 January 2006. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA Mobile and website use of domestic English football pictures subject to description of licence with Football Association Premier League (FAPL). For licence enquiries please telephone +44 207 298 1656. For newspapers where the football content of the printed version and the electronic version are identical, no licence is needed (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Yobo: If you weren’t ready, Henry would embarrass you

Joseph Yobo says Arsenal were one of his favourite teams, and he loved testing himself against a striker like Thierry Henry who had everything.
Arsenal undefeated: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's L to R facing camera Jose Antonio Reyes,Robert Pires,Edu and Thierry Henry celebrates winning the 2003/2004 Football Premier League after drawing 2-2 with Tottenham during their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

My top-5 Arsenal vs Spurs moments

While we wait for football to return, I'm taking a look back on my favourite Arsenal moments against Spurs from the last couple of decades.
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 sends message to ‘hero’ Shae Hutchinson

Thierry Henry has sent a message to Norwich City and former Arsenal academy striker Shae Hutchinson, whilst the 19-year-old waits for a kidney transplant.
Blackburn, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's Thierry Henry gestures after scoring during their English Premiership football match against Blackburn Rovers 13 January 2007 at Ewood Park, Blackburn, North-west England. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES Mobile and website use of domestic English football pictures subject to subscription of a license with Football Association Premier League (FAPL) tel : +44 207 298 1656. For newspapers where the football content of the printed and electronic versions are identical, no licence is necessary. (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP via Getty Images)

Ferdinand: Players would shrink after seeing Thierry Henry

Rio Ferdinand says Thierry Henry was in the heads of his opponents before they even took to the pitch, and they'd shrink away from him.
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 to be presented today as Montreal Impact manager

Thierry Henry is expected to be unveiled as the manager of Montreal Impact on Monday.
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 joins Montreal Impact as head coach on a two-year deal

Thierry Henry has been hired by Montreal Impact as their head coach, signing a two-year deal with an option for a third.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal is closed down by Dwight McNeil of Burnley during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry: People will target Nicolas Pépé but we need to give him time

Thierry Henry says it's natural for players bought for big fees to invite a lot of pressure on themselves, but people need to forget about Nicolas Pépé's price tag and give him time.
France's midfielder Matteo Guendouzi takes part in a training session at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on September 2, 2019, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Euro-2020 qualifiers matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Thierry Henry: Matteo Guendouzi gives Didier Deschamps a nice problem

Thierry Henry says Matteo Guendouzi is giving Didier Deschamps a nice problem, but the former Gunner doesn't know if the midfielder will make the France squad next summer.

PSG ‘warned’ that Arsenal could move for Allegri but Arsenal have others on shortlist

Le10Sport report that Arsenal could well move for Massimiliano Allegri, therefore stopping PSG signing him even though they currently have Thomas Tuchel.
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.