Henry revels in Gunners glory

Sun, 12 Feb 13:23:23 2012

Departing hero Thierry Henry admitted he felt like an excited child after snatching a last-gasp victory at Sunderland.

The 34-year-old Frenchman marked the last Barclays Premier League appearance of his loan spell from the New York Red Bulls with an injury-time winner at the Stadium of Light to rekindle memories of his glory days with the Gunners.

Henry is eligible to play in Wednesday night's Champions League clash with AC Milan in Italy before heading back to the United States the following day. He will do so having written a new chapter in his love affair with the club.

Henry told BBC Sport: "Just like a kid who came on and scored his first goal for the team he loves, that's exactly how I felt, really like a kid.

"When it comes to Arsenal, I always feel something special. At the end of the day, I was there at the end of the move, but I just want to help.

"That's all I wanted to do. I said it right from the start - I didn't want to be a hero or whatever, just like one of the guys in the dressing room."

 

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  1. king henry is simply the best and wenger is a genius­ period. shame to all the armchair pundits! sir happy

    From happy, on Tue 14 Feb 16:54

  2. What has the "expert" Paul Parker got to say­ now about King Henry's loan spell? We could have­ bought Torres or Carrol but, we trusted in a gooner and­ a true expert.

    From paul.j.richardson, on Tue 14 Feb 5:08

  3. A King is always one for certain features would always­ distinguish him from the crowd. The IGWE is one, and we­ love him very dearly. Thanks for all the laughter, joy,­ celebrations, etc you have always brought us. Nigerian­ gunners love you!!

    From uche, on Mon 13 Feb 23:02

  4. Henry you are the best and the true gunner legend .­ Arsenal fans will miss you....................

    From joe, on Mon 13 Feb 22:06

  5. i wish fifa made him best player of d year during the­ invincibles evasion on premier legue his a god!

    From christopheranoka, on Mon 13 Feb 21:33

  6. Daniel Levy will now hold talks with MICK MC CARTHY­ about taking over at Spurs in the summer.

    From Liam, on Mon 13 Feb 20:54

  7. King Henry. The greatest player the Premiership has­ ever had. Notice how one filthy Spud has got on here­ with the single thumbs-down on every post. Enjoy your­ six Champions League games again next season as that­ will be it for you for years to come. Shame really as­ it would be great to get you in the Final and beat you­ like the bytches you are hahahaha!

    From MIK, on Mon 13 Feb 20:45

  8. Simply, A LEGEND!

    From Raider, on Mon 13 Feb 18:10

  9. there are no word's that can describe what henry­ mean's to the gunner's faithfull a true legeng­ and alway's will be took a real risk and corage to­ come back so late in his career just show's how­ good he actually is GUUNER4LIFE

    From Terry, on Mon 13 Feb 17:40

  10. Our Tel A true great of the Gunners,If you can just­ slip another one past on wednesday it would leave you­ with a even 4 on this stint,Come back to us as the­ talisman in the dressing room please

    From Gunner whatever !, on Mon 13 Feb 16:26

  11. Always welcome in whatever capacity! Thanking you,­ fingers crossed for one last goal, round it off to­ 230!! :)

    From Radge2def, on Mon 13 Feb 15:56

  12. more than words could describe. henry a true legend.

    From Emmanuel, on Mon 13 Feb 15:36

  13. Who could ever forget Henry at his best... The goal he­ scored against Man U by swivelling and hitting over­ Barthez will always live in my memory (alzheimers­ permitting)! A true legend and a Gunner for life. You­ will always be an Arsenal legend..... Thanks for the­ memories.

    PS A hat-trick on Wednesday would really­ cement the love!!

    From richard.wilson31, on Mon 13 Feb 1:03

  14. Complete respect, a true legend

    From IANO, on Mon 13 Feb 0:38
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