[identity profile] the4thjuliek.livejournal.com


Thierry Henry has secured a return to Arsenal after being handed a role coaching kids in the Gunners’ academy.

Henry, who retired from football before Christmas, signed a £4million-a-year punditry deal with Sky Sports shortly after.

But he has always made it clear he wants to be a manager, and now reports say Arsenal have given him a role coaching their stars of the future.

Henry is working at the club’s famed Hale End academy, where he will work with talents right up to the age of 16.

He has been working on his badges recently, and spent time with the Wales Under-16 squad.



This move is an ideal starting point for the 37-year-old who has been tipped to manage Arsenal’s first-team one day.


Source.
[identity profile] itsacoco.livejournal.com
.... to join Sky Sports!

Thierry Henry posted this on his Facebook page today:

"After 20 years in the game I have decided to retire from professional football. It has been an incredible journey and I would like to thank all the fans, team mates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the French National Team that have made my time in the game so special.
It is now time for a different career path and I am pleased to say that I will be returning to London and joining Sky Sports. I will hopefully share some of the insights, observations and experiences I have learnt over the years with you guys.
I have had some amazing memories (mostly good!) and a wonderful experience.
I hope you have enjoyed watching as much as I have enjoyed taking part.
See you on the other side..."

One step closer to coming back to Arsenal.
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~Arsenal Legend~ Titty breaks hearts by donning the hat of another team.........the Spurs.....



.....specifically, the San Antonio Spurs.

;) much drama ensues
[identity profile] scruby.livejournal.com
  ‘I just could not say no to Arsenal’
 

Thierry Henry admits that his enduring love for Arsenal made it impossible for him to say no to the Club when a return move was proposed.

Read more... )


 
[identity profile] evridis.livejournal.com
So Arsenal.com fucked up and accidentally posted this pic:



It accompanied this article but was pulled down and replaced.

BUT WHATEVER, TITI IS BACK IN RED AND WHITE!!!
[identity profile] coyotesuspect.livejournal.com


Red Bulls GM oversaw a tumultuous season

by Stefan Bondy

Erik Soler sat at the conference table in Secaucus two years ago with a can of sugar-free Red Bull at his side and his hair impeccably groomed, giving every reporter in the room reason to believe that finally, after so much turnover and stubborn mediocrity, the company had hired an efficient, organized official to run the club.

The Red Bulls required a savior following their 2009 debacle, a stronger connection to the fountain of wealth and benefits provided by the energy drink overlords in Austria. The media at this introduction, embracing an impressive newcomer, glossed over Soler’s admission that day.

“I’m not going to claim that I’m an MLS expert," Soler said then. “I’m an expert in European soccer."

bolded for your reading pleasure )

Source.

I'm not trying to pick a fight with Red Bull fans, and parts of this article certainly seem unfair (like tying Harrison's economic issues so directly to the performance of the team). But, I also think this is an and interesting read and really brings to light the complications that exist in a league like MLS. And SMH at that Ream story.

Thoughts?
[identity profile] youth-depraved.livejournal.com
THIERRY DANIEL HENRY IS 34 TODAY, EVERYONE!



GO SHAWTY, IT'S YO BIRFDAY )

Source: google, youtube, my deep love for this flawfree man

Happy Birthday, TITI<3!
[identity profile] youth-depraved.livejournal.com
It might be a largely meaningless competition, but that doesn't necessarily mean the New York Red Bulls' winning of the 2011 Emirates Cup is entirely without significance. The Red Bulls became not only the first MLS team to compete in the five-year-old tournament, but they also became the first team from outside Europe to win. They clinched the trophy when they tied Arsenal 1-1 in Sunday's final a day after beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0.



Fittingly, former Arsenal star Thierry Henry played a role in Sunday's tying goal. Trailing 1-0 in the 84th minute, Henry sent in a pass from just outside the penalty area to an on-rushing Roy Miller, who then crossed it into the six-yard box. Backup Arsenal substitute Kyle Bartley attempted to clear the ball, but ended up scoring an own goal.


The Red Bulls definitely seemed to take the tournament seriously, even if it was against a bunch of teams that were still getting prepared for their regular seasons. In stark contrast to their embarrassing display in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals when they sent a team of reserves and their top two coaches didn't bother to travel, the Red Bulls featured a lineup that was essentially their first-team and many of their starters played a full 90 minutes. Many of those players had played significant minutes a day earlier in the win over PSG.

Arsenal, meanwhile, made good use of the liberal substitution rules, as 17 players made an appearance for the Gunners. With many of their starters still in the game, Arsenal took an early lead when Robin Van Persie headed in a goal off a free kick from Tomas Rosicky.

video recap of the match, arsenal booing at the end )

source

PUKING RAINBOWS STILL TBQH. LOVE THIS SQUAD SO FUCKING MUCH

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