Finally some news that will bring a smile to Gooners worldwide. Arsenal’s greatest goal scorer, Theirry Henry is celebrating his birthday today. As the great man turns 39 we look back at some of his greatest moments in a football shirt. Also we try and give reasons to support our assertion that Theirry Henry is the Greatest Premier League Player of All Time !
5) Goals! Goals! Goals!
228 golas in 377 matches for Arsenal spread over 7 seasons.
No man has scored more goals for Arsenal.
He returned after 5 years to Arsenal and scored 3 goals in 4 matches.
His goal scoring record was sensational during his time at Arsenal. He scored some spectacular goals all over England with Highbury being the stage for most his golazos.
“When you need a goal, you need Theirry Henry !”
4) Team Player !
While Henry the goal scorer is the stuff of legends, Henry the assist maker is a criminally under rated fact about the great man.
Henry has the maximum number of assists in a single season in 2002/03 for Arsenal.
His generosity in sharing the ball with his team mates made him much more of a team player than a regular goal scorer.
While he did benefit from playing with the likes of Berkmap, Pires and Viera his contribution to the cause was far more than just the number of goals that he scored.
Another reason why Theirry Henry is the Greatest Premier League Player of All Time.
3) He Changed the Game for Strikers !
Before Henry had arrived in England coaches all over the country had the tried and tested formula of a pairing a big man with a fast small man.
Henry changed the game in that aspect. He was built like a sprinter with the touch of a butterfly.
His ability on the ball as well as his pace off it made him a terrifying opposition to play against.
Gary Neville said that there were times when Man Utd just hoped to control Henry would not be in one of his barnstorming moods because you really cannot stop him then.
Another reason why Theirry Henry is the Greatest Premier League Player of All Time.
2) He Was A Star !
Part of the reason why Henry was so special was because of the razzmatazz that he brought to the football field.
His flicks, tricks and skill were all part of the Henry show which treated fans all over England many years.
Not many players were afforded standing ovations at rival grounds but Henry something different, something special.
He scored some sensational goals from the most unlikeliest of angles which drew gasps and cheers from even his opponents.
He made great defenders look foolish and made average defenders look like school kids. He was a class apart.
Another reason why Theirry Henry is the Greatest Premier League Player of All Time.
1) The Big Match Player !
Henry’s ability to score goals in the biggest of matches made him Arsenal’s trump card for so many years.
His hat trick against Liverpool in the Invincible year came just a few days after their Champions League exit to Chelsea. Arsenal were two goals down when Henry took charge and scored a sensational hat trick.
His solo goal against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu drew applause from the Real supporters in attendance.
So many goals in so many matches all done with a touch of swagger. Henry was something else.
Another reason why Theirry Henry is the Greatest Premier League Player of All Time.
