In 2012, theirry henry made a triumphant return to arsenal on loan. This marks a return to the dugout for henry following an illfated spell as manager at monaco last season in which he lasted just three months, with the ligue 1 outfit facing relegation at the time. He scored 3 goals and helps the team to big wins and shows how much the arsenal need him. Franck fifeafpgetty images after his playing career ended, henry began working as a tv analyst in 2015, and that year he also became coach of arsenals under16 team. Jun 25, 2007 thierry henry is in spain to put the finishing touches on his move from arsenal to barcelona. Thierry henry joins arsenal on loan from new york red. Thierry henry has revealed the chance meeting between him and arsene wenger that changed the course of his career and convinced him to sign for arsenal. Of all the invincibles, henry was surely the most indispensable. Thierry henry scored 226 goals and made an incredible contribution during one of arsenals most successful eras. See more ideas about thierry henry, arsenal and arsenal fc. Article in the guardian about thierry henry being an awful pundit.
Thierry henry made his return to the emirates stadium during the second half of the. Because, if were being honest, thierry henrys goal against leeds was, by most. Thierry henry recalls lionel messis forgotten goal that. Henry became the top goalscorer of the league and scored a total of 32 goals in all of the matches. Exarsenal ace set to provide thierry henry with his first.
Apr 21, 2019 henry thierry in his 8 years spell at arsenal became the clubs all time highest goal scorer and the second best in the epl. Thierry henry scores against leeds on his return to arsenal. Thierry henry had a remarkable career in which he scored 228 goals for arsenal, 51 for france and 411 times overall. Thierry henry backs up and clarifies his words on olivier giroud. Theo walcott talks about this season in the mirror. Getty the gunners alltime leading goalscorer came off the bench with a little over 20 minutes. This gives a little more humanity to the goal machine that is thierry henry, and after reading it i have a. Thierry henry was born on august 17, 1977 in a small suburban town of paris called les ulis to antoine and marylese henry. Thierry henry bio and football career the history of football.
This is the story behind thierry henry s last goal at arsenal. Thierry henry vagy teljes neven thierry daniel henry les ulis, 1977. Thierry henrys first goal as an arsenal player youtube. Arsenals thierry henry celebrates at the final whistle after his goal helped to beat leeds united in their fa cup soccer match at the emirates stadium in london, january 9, 2012. Jan 10, 2012 thierry henry believes the current arsenal squad can force their way into the top four this season despite the fierce challenges from the likes of tottenham and liverpool published. Thierry henry joins arsenal on loan from new york red bulls. He is frances highestever international goalscorer and secondhighest appearance maker with 123 caps and 51 goals. Thierry henry best arsenal goals with english commentary. Thierry henry revels in dream return to arsenal against. Jan 09, 2012 thierry henry scores against leeds on his return to arsenal. Thierry henry and arsenal roll back the years to craft 10 win over.
Remembering thierry henrys return to arsenal football. As a long time arsenal fan and thierry henry adorer, i was never going to let this book pass me by, and neither should you. He won 2 fa cups, 2 epl titles he was part of the invincibles who wrote their names in gold in the club and epl history. Thierry henry biography childhood, life achievements. Arsenal had to settle for the fa cup in 2003 but 42 goals, 23 assists and both player of the year awards summed up just how influential henry had become. He is best known for his time at arsenal, and he remains the teams top career goalscorer. Thierry henry notes positive changes in his return to mls. Video thierry henry goal vs leeds united arsenal fa cup. Arsenal rolled back the years last night, relying on thierry henry to settle the game by a scoreline etched into the clubs history books and song books.
Thierry henry gifted, charismatic and a genuinely worldclass footballer has passed into arsenal legend as the hero of a team that finally ended manchester uniteds dominance. Jan 10, 2012 thierry henry scored on his return in arsenal colors yesterday, as if you hadnt already watched the video a thousand times. Thierry henry has joined arsenal on a twomonth loan from new york red bulls. Henrys last ever pl goal for arsenal video watch tv. Thierry henry was born on august 17, 1977 in les ulis, essonne, iledefrance, france as thierry daniel henry. And so i have seen this football clubs dominance in the first half of the wengerera especially during 200104 which, in what is no coincidence, was the time when thierry henry peaked to such scintillating levels that would have made other great footballers look ordinary.
After amassing 123 appearances and 51 goals, henry retired from international football after the 2010 fifa world cup. If you are a fan of arsenal, the premier league or football in general, this is a fantastic account of the professional life of a true great of the game. Video thierry henry goal vs leeds united arsenal fa cup 2012. Thierry henry says that it is his dream to coach arsenal in the future, although he questions whether he yet has the credentials to manage at the highest level. Henry scores on arsenal return against leeds arsenal vs. Oct 18, 2019 it was a night to remember for thierry henry and arsenal fans 14 years ago today friday as the frenchman became the clubs record goalscorer.
He scooped both awards in 2004 as well and contributed 39 goals as arsenal completed an unbeaten title season. Some statistics are not available prior to the 2006. Henry left arsenal for barcelona in 2007 and then moved to the mls with new york bulls but he returned to arsenal on a twomonth loan. Henry scores on arsenal return against leeds arsenal vs leeds. Still, henry remained arsenal s main offensive threat, on many occasions conjuring spectacular goals. Jan 10, 2012 thierry henry extended his own history book with the winning goal to send arsenal through to the fourth round of the fa cup henry came off the bench and within 10 minutes, he received the ball. Reviewed in the united states on december 30, 2012. He departed camp nou in 2010 for mls franchise new york red bulls before returning to arsenal for a short loan spell in 2012. Nov 08, 2010 before i talk on this book, i must inform that i am an arsenal supporter, and have been for more than a decade. Thierry henry reveals his favourite ever arsenal goal telegraph. Thierry henry was back in arsenal for a month at the start of the new year. Arsene wenger described thierry henrys matchwinning return to arsenal as the stuff of dreams after the french forward, on his first appearance for the.
Thierry henry all goals by thierry henry for arsenal f. Thierry henry is arsenals alltime record scorer with 228 goals and. Returning to north london in december to maintain his fitness during the mls break, the frenchman. Remembering thierry henry s fa cup winner in 2012 the independent. Why thierry henry became arsenals alltime top scorer. Thierry henrys winner for arsenal against leeds was. Thierry daniel henry is a french professional football coach and former player who is currently. Shtyp sugjeroja shkokeve suggest to friends pasi te hapet dritarja kopjon kete kodin. Thierry henrys stoppagetime winner handed martin oneill his first home defeat as sunderland manager. The perfect book for any fan of thierry henry or even just arsenal by themselves. The frenchman came off the bench against sparta prague in the champions league to score twice and help arsene wengers men to a 20 victory that continued arsenal s 100 per cent start in europe in the.
The former arsenal captain, 34, has been training with the club during the major league soccer offseason. Barcelona, who have agreed a fouryear deal with the 29yearold, are thought to be paying about. Arsenal fell behind after defender per mertesacker injured himself in trying to control the. Because, if were being honest, thierry henry s goal against leeds was, by most stretches, very ordinary. He went back to arsenal for a 2 month loan spell during the 20112012 season and scored key goals, including the only goal against leeds united in the fa cup. He is considered one of the greatest strikers of all time and has often been debated by pundits and journalists as the greatest player in the history of the premier league. Illuminated by finely turned phrases and vivid insights richard williams, guardian sports books of the year. Yesterday arsenal signed thierry henry 17 years ago. Thierry henry goal on arsenal return was like a dream. Longstaff claims budweiser goal of the month for october 2019. Thierry henry goal vs leeds in his return to arsenal the18. Henry, older, bearded, slightly more bulky and lumbering, waving his arms in the air, waiting. With arsene wenger, cesc fabregas, thierry henry, robert pires.
Bbc sport football europe henry passes medical at barcelona. He described this goal as his favourite in an arsenal shirt. Thierry henry statistics history, goals, assists, game log. And, in 2012, few teams treasured it so dearly as arsenal.
He helped arsenal to a double and received his first silverware with the club. Barclays premier league 175 uefa champions league 35 f. New thierry henry arsenal jersey 2012 henry arsenal kit. Henry, who scored his 227th goal for arsenal, has signed for an initial sixandahalfweek period which can be extended to eight weeks but wenger said no plans had yet been made to extend the stay. Jan 10, 2012 thierry henry, arsene wenger and simon grayson all felt the hand of fate at work as the arsenal legend came off the bench to score the winning goal against leeds united. Thierry henrys winner for arsenal against leeds was written. And theres a familiar face to greet the arsenal legend upon his arrival. Nov 15, 2019 thierry henry is the new head coach of mls side montreal impact. Henry, thierry french footballer thierry henry controlling the ball during a world cup 2010 qualifying match against austria, october 14, 2009. Thierry henry has returned to major league soccer, this time as coach of the montreal impact. As thierry henry turns 40, its safe to say that arsenal will probably never see another player like their record goal scorer. Jan 10, 2018 in 2012, arsenals greatest ever goalscorer, thierry henry returned to the club for one final dramatic time. On this day in 2012, thierry henry returned to arsenal and. As a footballer, henry is one of the most successful, talented, and beloved players of all time.
Former arsenal and france striker thierry henry has announced his retirement from football after a trophyladen 20year career. Thierry henry revels in dream return to arsenal against leeds. It is made by folks like you in the world, can grab the fifth goal is five to last season. Former arsenal defender lauren has revealed it wasnt thierry henry s athleticism or talent that saw him become the clubs alltime top scorer, but his determination to be the best. Arsenal fans react to clubs post about thierry henry. For me, as im sure it was for most, it was a bit surreal.
Thierry henry went on to make 80 appearances for barcelona while playing alongside lionel messi and co while scoring 35 goals in the process. Barcelona team doctor ricard pruna said henry, who is set to be unveiled at 1700 bst, had passed his medical. Henrys goal v leeds also gave arsenal the lead in the third round fa cup game. But as he approached the autumn of his career, thierrys crown began to slip from the infamous hand of gaul incident to a dismal world cup 2010. Henrys goal against leeds came in the 78th minute and was assisted by alex song. Arsenal s thierry henry celebrates at the final whistle after his goal helped to beat leeds united in their fa cup soccer match at the emirates stadium in london, january 9, 2012. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. A few goals are missing like the goal against leeds in 2012 due to.
Weve picked 10 of our favourite strikes from his time at arsenal and you can watch the video above. Thierry henry this seasons has also noted 0 assists, played 2983 minutes, with 26 times he played game in first line. Jan 09, 2012 this thierry henry goal vs leeds see video below saw the french striker net on his second debut for the gunners in their fa cup match against the whites on 9th january 2012. This is the story of his match winning goal on his return to england, against leeds in the 3rd round of the fa cup in 2012. Thierry henry marked the beginning of his return to arsenal by scoring his 227th goal for the club, nine minutes after coming off the bench. Jan 07, 2015 all the greatest goals that thierry henry scored in his 8 year career with the gunners, all with full english commentary. The 1998 world cup winner, and arsenals alltime leading goalscorer. The 1998 world cup winner, and arsenal s alltime leading goalscorer. Thierry henrys second coming gets to the heart of the. But as he approached the autumn of his career, thierrys crown began to slip from the. Why arsenal legend thierry henry remains unique, as former.
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