He looked past it last night alright
Thierry Henry
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
I agree, def he has lost a step, a big one considering his speed use to be his most valuable asset
This thread needed a bump in light of the rumor he was about to sign for us.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/25052008/4/united-nearly-henry-report.html
United Nearly Got Henry - Report
Sun 25 May, 01:09 PM
Thierry Henry was reportedly on the verge of a move to Manchester United two weeks ago - but changed his mind after talks with Pep Guardiola.
The France striker had a disappointing first season at the Nou Camp following his £16million switch to Barcelona from Arsenal last summer.
The main reason for his poor form was being asked to play in an unfamiliar left-wing role by Barca coach Frank Rijkaard, who has since left the club after a trophyless season.
Guardiola has taken the reins at the Catalan giants, and is believed to have talked Henry out of a £10million switch to Old Trafford.
The Sunday Mirror quotes a source as saying: "Thierry was told by the new coach he didn't want him to leave, that he was going to be a big player for Barca next season and would have an important role to play for them.
"That reassured Thierry - but United were ready to buy him."
Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho are widely expected to leave Barca this summer, meaning Henry could become their first-choice striker.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/25052008/4/united-nearly-henry-report.html
United Nearly Got Henry - Report
Sun 25 May, 01:09 PM
Thierry Henry was reportedly on the verge of a move to Manchester United two weeks ago - but changed his mind after talks with Pep Guardiola.
The France striker had a disappointing first season at the Nou Camp following his £16million switch to Barcelona from Arsenal last summer.
The main reason for his poor form was being asked to play in an unfamiliar left-wing role by Barca coach Frank Rijkaard, who has since left the club after a trophyless season.
Guardiola has taken the reins at the Catalan giants, and is believed to have talked Henry out of a £10million switch to Old Trafford.
The Sunday Mirror quotes a source as saying: "Thierry was told by the new coach he didn't want him to leave, that he was going to be a big player for Barca next season and would have an important role to play for them.
"That reassured Thierry - but United were ready to buy him."
Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho are widely expected to leave Barca this summer, meaning Henry could become their first-choice striker.
Red carded for a vicious assault
What a load of bollocks.
That's clearly Anelka.
That's clearly Anelka.
I liked my version better... had more mystery
he got a red card for that?
and yes he is turning into an anelka
and yes he is turning into an anelka
Seems a prickish thing to do but minor. He's been doing little things like that in the other games I've seen him in.
If the defender (or what ever that Portland player is) didn't react and push Henry, nothing would of happened.
If the defender (or what ever that Portland player is) didn't react and push Henry, nothing would of happened.
the push was far more forceful. if they give him a card for two head-taps, then a shove is surely worth an evra-like ban?
When did Anelka move to MLS
I was at the game, softest straight red card I've ever seen.
Even weirder was all the pricks around us celebrating as if they'd just scored the winning goal in the world cup final. I can never understand why people get so excited by oppo players getting red and yellow cards.
Even weirder was all the pricks around us celebrating as if they'd just scored the winning goal in the world cup final. I can never understand why people get so excited by oppo players getting red and yellow cards.
I remember him doing something similar to Ronaldo in the 2-4 match at Highbury in 2005
Ronaldo shoved him off and jogged away just as Poll came around.
Annoying.. soft red tho.
Ronaldo shoved him off and jogged away just as Poll came around.
Annoying.. soft red tho.
I was at the game. The red came out of nowhere, but what you didn't see was this whole long lead up of him acting like a complete spazzer. Throwing elbows and this endless windup on Moffat. Kept going over to shake his hand, then would pull his hair, or give him a slap. Moffat got sick of it and gave him a shove which is when the flag went up. Should have given Henry a yellow a couple of minutes earlier. He was clearly out of his head and had moved well into some mental bizarro land.
He had some nice, quick and very crafty touches in midfield, but boy was he lazy. Just loafed about gesticulating and complaining to his teamates. Drama queen.
I never liked him before but only because he was a threat to us, though I had to admit he seemed classy enough. It's kind of nice having a better reason to dislike him now.
He had some nice, quick and very crafty touches in midfield, but boy was he lazy. Just loafed about gesticulating and complaining to his teamates. Drama queen.
I never liked him before but only because he was a threat to us, though I had to admit he seemed classy enough. It's kind of nice having a better reason to dislike him now.
So, Henry is coming back to the Prem.
Anybody care to predict how he'll get on?
Anybody care to predict how he'll get on?
Well, he will not be playing 90 minutes and I doubt he will appear in every game. He simply does not have the stamina or pace.
I think it's great to see him back. One of the legends of the PL thus far returning and probably playing against us in a few weeks - what's not to like?
Obviously I hope he flops to feck though.
Obviously I hope he flops to feck though.
Have you been watching his MLS games?
I've not seen him since his Barca days, I'm interested to see what he's got left.
My favorite non-United player and I used to have a poster of him in my bedroom. Welcome back!
Never could stand him at any club hes been at.
Great player even if I truly despised him when he was at his best for Arsenal.It'll be nice to see him back (and possibly struggling) in the PL
I saw him here and there on TV here over the summer when the only thing to watch on the soccer channel was the MLS. My impression was that of watching a faded star. He would do something clever, then nothing nothing nothing, then a clever bit, then stagnate. I just do not think he has it left in the tank. Don't forget, it has been 5 years since he left the PL and he is no sprng chicken (for a football player).
Any time I have seen him in the last few years he looks absolutely shot. He'll probably do okay in as much as he's a very clever player and will pinch a few goals, but I don't see him having the impact people are hoping for.
He can be as old, tired and undriven as he likes, he'll still be a better option than Chamakh.
See the cnut in the crowd at around 1.37 with a giant red card waving it about. What a knobend.
FAO yanks, is that the done thing over there when someone is sent off?
FAO yanks, is that the done thing over there when someone is sent off?
Not sure if seriousI think being at arsenal will inspire him to be better than how he was in the MLS. Plus, he'll have better players around him at arsenal and with the chances they create i think he'd have a decent run.
Great player, but I hope we won't be seeing any of his 'Yes, I'm completely carrying this club...' goal-celebrations. Now that he's past-it, I guess he'll have to be less conceited.
True, not everybody can be as fortunate as Mr Giggs.
If he does his finger-to-the-lips, 'shushing' celebration then I shall be forced to beat him to death with a pillow case filled with unsold copies of Graham Poll's autobiography. He can't say he hasn't been warned.
I'm not going to lose any sleep over the prospect of Henry returning to Old Trafford and playing against us. He's not the world class player he once was.
He is still decent, and obviously will have some ability, but he's more of a makeshift option for Arsenal, so that they have more than just Van Persie, in case he does get injured. His signing should also help to keep the morale of the squad high. I doubt he'll make no impact whatsoever, however our defence shouldn't really have their work cut out trying to deal with him.
He is still decent, and obviously will have some ability, but he's more of a makeshift option for Arsenal, so that they have more than just Van Persie, in case he does get injured. His signing should also help to keep the morale of the squad high. I doubt he'll make no impact whatsoever, however our defence shouldn't really have their work cut out trying to deal with him.
Welcome back TH not the same as he was years ago but still stands out from the crowd...enjoy the trip ..
"a pillow case filled with unsold copies of Graham Poll's autobiography". what a d---kh--d ....hahahah well said 2 red cards lol
You're probably the last person suited to use that smiley in response to that post, really.
Have any of u seen him for red bulls?
I hope he starts every game for them. He's really not upto PL standard these days. Looking forward to playing them with him in the starting line up.
I hope he starts every game for them. He's really not upto PL standard these days. Looking forward to playing them with him in the starting line up.
I'm an idiot. I thought the 1st page of this thread was current hahaha