That way, henry returned to lead arsenal to fa cup win. Thierry henry scored 226 goals and made an incredible contribution during one of arsenals most successful eras. 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. Getty arsenal legend thierry henry says his goal against leeds united in 2012 is his favourite goal for the gunners. Weve picked 10 of our favourite strikes from his time at arsenal and you can watch the video above. 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 first goal as an arsenal player youtube. Arsenal 10 leeds united the fa cup with budweiser third round proper 7. For me, as im sure it was for most, it was a bit surreal. Thierry henry goal vs leeds in his return to arsenal the18. 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. All the greatest goals that thierry henry scored in his 8 year career with the gunners, all with full english commentary. Even so, henry still managed to get the award pfa players player of the year and football writers association footballer of. 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.
Thierry henry scored on his arsenal return in 2012 while wearing the no 12 shirt a fact that hasnt gone unnoticed by the frenchman. Thierry henry reveals his favourite ever arsenal goal telegraph. Thierry henry statistics history, goals, assists, game log. 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. Barclays premier league 175 uefa champions league 35 f. He was always there for me if i wanted to talk to him. Arsenal fans react to clubs post about thierry henry. Thierry henry to return to new york after arsenal fail to extend stay. Having announced his retirement from football and his move into the media with a job at sky sports, the latest in our thierry henry series brings you some little known facts about arsenals record goalscorer. I was quite scared at first but as i got older and played with him a bit more he. Thierry henry was born on august 17, 1977 in a small suburban town of paris called les ulis to antoine and marylese henry. It is made by folks like you in the world, can grab the fifth goal is five to last season.
Thierry henry biography childhood, life achievements. And, in 2012, few teams treasured it so dearly as arsenal. 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. Exarsenal ace set to provide thierry henry with his first. Returning to north london in december to maintain his fitness during the mls break, the frenchman. After amassing 123 appearances and 51 goals, henry retired from international football after the 2010 fifa world cup.
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 arsenals 100 per cent start in europe in the. Thierry henry is the new head coach of mls side montreal impact. Thierry henry 229 goals for arsenal in 14 minutes youtube. Henry scored against leeds united on his return in 2012 picture. Thierry daniel henry is a french professional football coach and former player who is currently.
Thierry henry notes positive changes in his return to mls. Henry became the top goalscorer of the league and scored a total of 32 goals in all of the matches. Thierry henry revels in dream return to arsenal against. The map of henrys arsenal goals is revealing in other ways, too. 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. This gives a little more humanity to the goal machine that is thierry henry. And theres a familiar face to greet the arsenal legend upon his arrival. 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. Thierry henry scores against leeds on his return to arsenal. Henry, older, bearded, slightly more bulky and lumbering, waving his arms. Thierry henrys second coming gets to the heart of the.
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. A collection of all 229 goals scored by thierry henry for arsenal f. Longstaff claims budweiser goal of the month for october 2019. Henry scores on arsenal return against leeds arsenal vs leeds. Thierry henry and arsenal roll back the years to craft 10 win over. For sponsorship purposes, it was called the carling golden boot from 1994 to 2001, from 2001 to 2004 as the barclaycard golden boot, and the barclays golden boot 20052016. Arsenal s thierry henry celebrates scoring the opening goal of the game. 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. When making the most difficult decision of your footballing career, who better to speak to than thierry henry. Thierry henrys place in our dream team was never in doubt. Thierry henry has made a return to arsenal on loan from new york red bulls in the january 2012 window.
Thierry henry all goals by thierry henry for arsenal f. Thierry henrys winner for arsenal against leeds was. Henry scores on arsenal return against leeds arsenal vs. Thierry henry best goals for fc barcelona 20072010. On this day in 2012, thierry henry returned to arsenal and. Encapsulating a magical time in henrys career, this dvd features exclusive interviews with the man himself and fellow arsenal greats, highlights from standout games and every single arsenal goal scored by the legend, thierry henry. Thierry henry best arsenal goals with english commentary. Remembering thierry henry s fa cup winner in 2012 the independent. 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. Includes interviews with the man himself and fellow arsenal greats, as well as every single goal scored by the striker. Lonely at the top and millions of other books are available for. Because, if were being honest, thierry henry s goal against leeds was, by most stretches, very ordinary. New thierry henry arsenal jersey 2012 henry arsenal kit.
They said it is nothing short of a miracle, muamba said. The argentina stars double during sundays match at aston villa moved him on to 176 goals in englands topflight one clear of arsenal and france great thierry henry. They can only build a bigger statue, the manager quipped. In 2012, theirry henry made a triumphant return to arsenal on loan. 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. Thierry henry had a remarkable career in which he scored 228 goals for arsenal, 51 for france and 411 times overall. Video thierry henry goal vs leeds united arsenal fa cup. Thierry henry is arsenals alltime record scorer with 228 goals and. He scooped both awards in 2004 as well and contributed 39 goals as arsenal completed an unbeaten title season. 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. Pa 19 years ago, henry joined premier league side arsenal from juventus in a. He helped arsenal to a double and received his first silverware with the club. 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.
Thierry henry has revealed how he turned down triple his salary to stay at arsenal and win trophies. Because, if were being honest, thierry henrys goal against leeds was, by most. Thierry henry revels in dream return to arsenal against leeds. Thierry henry scored on his return in arsenal colors yesterday, as if you hadnt already watched the video a thousand times. We all know the stats, the figures, the main events, but what about those bits that arent so well known. Talking exclusively to our in lockdown podcast, fabrice muamba revealed how a conversation with the king in 2012 led to him retiring from the sport following a heart attack. 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 recalls his favourite arsenal goal and the weird. Alex song has revealed that barcelona told him he would not see much game time when heading for camp nou from arsenal in 2012. Thierry henry this seasons has also noted 0 assists, played 2983 minutes, with 26 times he played game in first line. It wasnt entirely surprising, then, when henry returned to arsenal for real in january 2012. Thierry henry to return to new york after arsenal fail to.
He returned to arsenal on loan for two months in 2012, before retiring in 2014. Henrys scoring a goal on debut vs leeds united in the fa cup has ensured that the henry arsenal 2012 jersey will be selling like hot cakes. He has written two books the mixer, about the tactical evolution of the. View the player profile of forward thierry henry, including statistics and photos. A few goals are missing like the goal against leeds in 2012 due to. A celebration of thierry henry and his trademark finish. Thierry henry return to arsenal a dream arsene wenger. The premier league golden boot is an annual association football award presented to the leading goalscorer in the premier league. Henrys goal v leeds also gave arsenal the lead in the third round fa cup game. Against leeds on monday, it took henry just ten minutes to write another chapter in a book which we had thought had closed in 2007. Since 2017, it is known as the cadbury golden boot. 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.
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