Am not close to supporting Arsenal but am even closer sympathizing with them at these turbulent mourning times. “Goal gangster”, Theiry Henry finally has hit the last nail in England.
No more rumours, No more debates. No more biting nails. No more vroom voom! He is joining not only Samuel Eto’o, Lionel Messi but the king as well Ronaldo de Assís Moreira or better known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho.
The question is; what took Thierry that long to realize that Arsenal didn’t much his abilities. Oh! Thank God he finally got to realize, though late. Thanks dude!
Thiery and Wenger Where the journay starte (Photo from bbc online)
At 29, his football career literally is one year left. Signing an extension at Arsenal would have surely been a gamble especially with David Dein and the continuous rotten speculation surrounding Arsene Wengers job in London.
Well if you are still a doubting gooner, this is what your legend is telling you.
"Arsene has been part of my life for as long as I can remember,” "Unfortunately and understandably he has said that at this moment he will not commit to the club past the expiration of his current deal which finishes at the end of the coming season.
"I respect his decision and his honesty but I will be 31 at the end of next season and I cannot take the chance to be there without Arsene Wenger and David Dein.
"This is solely my decision, no-one has forced me to do anything and I will represent myself in this transaction. I feel it is something I just had to do."
Barca here I come.. (Photo from bbc online)
Just in case the word transaction doesn’t convince you enough, then let me give you its meaning briefly. “Transaction is an agreement or movement carried out between separate entities often involving the exchange of items of value, such as information, goods, services and money. Henry’s involved money.
Have I convinced you now? If not, never mind, I will still endeavor to go on as long us Thiery Henry is not going to score an injury time winner over Man United.
I think Henry realized that Arsenals Kids were no longer producing beautiful football, giving it as one of the reasons for the departure.
"Barcelona are a wonderful club steeped in tradition and play beautiful football. I'm sure I will be very happy there," I wish you would have added, “excellently happy there”, but it’s ok.
"But I will miss the Arsenal fans dearly; they have supported me through thick and thin. "They will always be in my heart, as will all the fans who make the game here so special.
I will always have a special bond with Arsenal Football Club."
Ssebo, say anything as long as you are not going to kick a thing for them. Do you have an idea of the pain you caused when you hit the last nail on United last season at a time we were trying to stop the boring Chelsea soccer? Ok, now that you on the way to Barca, I forgive you.
Now continue telling these fans of yours what they should have expected some years ago.
"I still must pass a medical on Monday but yes, I have chosen Barcelona," the 29-year-old striker told me on a phone booth.
Read it carefully, he said, “I must pass a medical”. Virtually, it’s a done deal. Those doctors know how worth their cheques will read as long as drug free comes first.
I don’t think he takes drugs but when his music idols are the likes of Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre, its worth being worried.
Let me take this occasion as well to pronounce the downfall of Arsenal. Jose Mourihno my co-loud mouth will do the needful after me.
For starters; Now the signs are that Wenger, the genius who took Arsenal to a higher plane, will fly the nest next summer — if not before. No Dein, no Henry and soon no Wenger. Arsenal as we know it, is dying a painful death. Barca was last night celebrating victory after a two-year chase for Henry, who will form a devastating strike force with Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto’o.
Secondly, which professional player is left at Arsenal? Ok, pass me a pencil I try the “try and error” game here.
Gilberto Silva? He’s also plus 30 and clubs are already on his back. Oooh! Who else? I don’t know whether Cesc Fabrigas can chip in. But he’s too young and though maturing, has a raw temper. Now who else? No I think these two are the remaining but endangered professionals as well.
But on a serious note, it’s a big loss to the premiership. That is even small; England. Apart from the recent import of stars by Mourihno, the guy has been at the top of games from the time he got into England.
If you have a poor memory, then I guess you can easily remember that Henry is Arsenals all time great not withstanding their highest ever goal scorer. Ian Wright should be a happy man because the guy was almost making his record look an easy get and by-pass.
Now that the brother has gone, I guess no more troubles from United in terms of threat and occasionally chipping in pains. There’s though one concern and may be that’s the reason he didn’t tell us why he was leaving.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy was the top scorer in Spain. Jealousy! Now he’s gone to torment the Dutch Swamee. Ok, let not add pains on the already rusting Emirates guns.
Let me keep my devil pot in the bag. After all, as the great Theiry Henry leaves, two young prospects jet in; Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira and Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha better known as Nani.
"Goodbye Arsenal" Happy 2007/2008 season
