Comments on: Should Henry Do The Right Thing And Step Down? http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:33:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.1 by: Singapore Gooner http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6720 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 03:44:11 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6720 Dear Chris I will be the first to jump on the King Henry bandwagon but no way will I ever say he is the right captain for Arsenal. I respect him as a scorer and my earlier e-mail is clear on this. At the end of the day, I do not think Henry is as big a man as Beckham. Henry will not resign despite his lack of popularity as a captain. For us fans, we just have to live with it because Wenger will never remove Henry as the captain. Just wish that someone at the club reads all these postings and make the right decision to replace Henry with Gilberto. After that, we train Toure or Cesc to be the next captain. Did Vieira or Adams ever sulk at their own mates on the field? Dear Chris

I will be the first to jump on the King Henry bandwagon but no way will I ever say he is the right captain for Arsenal. I respect him as a scorer and my earlier e-mail is clear on this.

At the end of the day, I do not think Henry is as big a man as Beckham. Henry will not resign despite his lack of popularity as a captain.

For us fans, we just have to live with it because Wenger will never remove Henry as the captain.

Just wish that someone at the club reads all these postings and make the right decision to replace Henry with Gilberto. After that, we train Toure or Cesc to be the next captain.

Did Vieira or Adams ever sulk at their own mates on the field?

]]> by: Robert http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6719 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 01:37:31 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6719 Spot on article. Some people are just not meant to be a captain of a football team and Henry just isn't cut out to be one. All I've heard from Arsenal fans is to point out the negatives of Henry's captaincy - his attitude to his fellow players, his lack of leadership on the pitch and his apparent off the field antics (i.e. his appearance on the sidelines against Spurs that pissed off Arsene) Did Arsenal fans ever have a go when Adams or Vieira were captain? Don't get me wrong, Henry is a brilliant footballer and probably one of Arsenal's greatest but he's just not captain material. But has anyone ever said anything positive about Henry as captain? Exactly. Spot on article.

Some people are just not meant to be a captain of a football team and Henry just isn’t cut out to be one.

All I’ve heard from Arsenal fans is to point out the negatives of Henry’s captaincy - his attitude to his fellow players, his lack of leadership on the pitch and his apparent off the field antics (i.e. his appearance on the sidelines against Spurs that pissed off Arsene)

Did Arsenal fans ever have a go when Adams or Vieira were captain?

Don’t get me wrong, Henry is a brilliant footballer and probably one of Arsenal’s greatest but he’s just not captain material.

But has anyone ever said anything positive about Henry as captain? Exactly.

]]> by: vinnie http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6707 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 15:13:58 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6707 Chris, I don't think anybody is knocking Henry, maybe a couple of digs, what a lot of us are saying is that Gilberto has been a true captain, Henry did not become a better player after he was made captain, and saying that he lead us to the Champs league Final is irrelevant, he lead us there, he didn't single handedly get us there, a big difference and, who knows, maybe without the responsibility of capataincy, he may actually have won it for us! I still believe he is THE BEST in the world but, I believe he will be better as an out and out striker without the burden of being captain. Chris,

I don’t think anybody is knocking Henry, maybe a couple of digs, what a lot of us are saying is that Gilberto has been a true captain, Henry did not become a better player after he was made captain, and saying that he lead us to the Champs league Final is irrelevant, he lead us there, he didn’t single handedly get us there, a big difference and, who knows, maybe without the responsibility of capataincy, he may actually have won it for us!

I still believe he is THE BEST in the world but, I believe he will be better as an out and out striker without the burden of being captain.

]]> by: Wenger's Immortals http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6706 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:27:51 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6706 Arsene Wenger will never play 3 at the back and we all know Arsenal will either line-up in a 4-4-2 or a 4-5-1 formation. The strongest team we can put out is: Lehmann Lauren - Gallas - Toure - Clichy Hleb - Fabregas - Gilberto (c) - Rosicky Van Persie / Adebayor Henry And we have a more than capable bench with the likes of Baptista, Walcott, Eboue, Senderos & Flamini, etc. But back to the captain situation, I think Gilberto would be great if he was the main captain then Henry the vice but it won't happen in a million years as long as Henry stays at Arsenal! How many captains have given up the captaincy of their own free will? Okay, besides David Beckham? Arsene Wenger will never play 3 at the back and we all know Arsenal will either line-up in a 4-4-2 or a 4-5-1 formation. The strongest team we can put out is:

Lehmann
Lauren - Gallas - Toure - Clichy
Hleb - Fabregas - Gilberto (c) - Rosicky
Van Persie / Adebayor
Henry

And we have a more than capable bench with the likes of Baptista, Walcott, Eboue, Senderos & Flamini, etc.

But back to the captain situation, I think Gilberto would be great if he was the main captain then Henry the vice but it won’t happen in a million years as long as Henry stays at Arsenal! How many captains have given up the captaincy of their own free will?

Okay, besides David Beckham?

]]> by: Chris Simmonett http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6705 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:02:55 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6705 I seriously think everyone should lay off Henry. Some of you seem to forget that before he became captain he had already become the greatest goalscorer in our history. I totally agree that goals don't make leaders but in his first season as captain he led the team to the final of the Champions League without the great Veiera. We started this season three very important experienced players light with Bergkamp, Pires and Campbell moving on, which would explain some of the results away from home, not the leadership qualities of our captain. Henry has played non-stop for a long time and needs the break. When he comes back he'll be back to his best and ready for the Champions League and I hope all you Henry knockers remember the comments your making now before you jump on the 'King Henry" bandwagon come May. I seriously think everyone should lay off Henry. Some of you seem to forget that before he became captain he had already become the greatest goalscorer in our history. I totally agree that goals don’t make leaders but in his first season as captain he led the team to the final of the Champions League without the great Veiera. We started this season three very important experienced players light with Bergkamp, Pires and Campbell moving on, which would explain some of the results away from home, not the leadership qualities of our captain. Henry has played non-stop for a long time and needs the break. When he comes back he’ll be back to his best and ready for the Champions League and I hope all you Henry knockers remember the comments your making now before you jump on the ‘King Henry” bandwagon come May.

]]> by: Asim Khan http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6704 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:08:28 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6704 I think we should buy 'Buffon' in January and then use this combination: Buffon Lauren-Toure-Gallas-Clichy Gilberto Hleb-Fabregas-Rosicky Adebayor-Henry Substitutes: 1. Van Persie 2. Walcott 3. Baptista 4. Senderos I think we should buy ‘Buffon’ in January and then use this combination:

Buffon

Lauren-Toure-Gallas-Clichy

Gilberto

Hleb-Fabregas-Rosicky

Adebayor-Henry

Substitutes:
1. Van Persie
2. Walcott
3. Baptista
4. Senderos

]]> by: lc http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6702 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:32:11 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6702 We only need Lauren when we play against some teams that are to over physical in order to increase some physical presence in the team. For example, Lauren should hve had played yesterday (possibly in midfield) if he was fit instead of Hleb or Rosicky playing in such game. Still in my opinion, Arsenal best squad is: Lehman Eboue-Toure- Gallas- Clichy. Hleb- Gilberto- Fabregas- Rosicky. Adebayor- Henry. We only need Lauren when we play against some teams that are to over physical in order to increase some physical presence in the team. For example, Lauren should hve had played yesterday (possibly in midfield) if he was fit instead of Hleb or Rosicky playing in such game.
Still in my opinion, Arsenal best squad is:

Lehman

Eboue-Toure- Gallas- Clichy.

Hleb- Gilberto- Fabregas- Rosicky.

Adebayor- Henry.

]]> by: Singapore Gonner http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6701 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:25:43 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6701 A captain never frowns at his own team mates when they miss chances. A captain never frowns just because he thinks he is in a better position to score a goal. A captain never thinks he is God's gift to football. A captain leads by example. Reyes could have been a star for Arsenal but because Henry always gave him the stick, he left for Real Madrid. It was a blooming lie when he said he could not adapt to life in London. I studied in London and loved every minute of it. I have been to Spain, yes a beautiful country but how do you compare to the English hospitality. The club is bigger than even "the God" so step down and do what he does best, score. Let someone more worthy be the captain of the greatest club in the world. A captain never frowns at his own team mates when they miss chances. A captain never frowns just because he thinks he is in a better position to score a goal. A captain never thinks he is God’s gift to football. A captain leads by example.

Reyes could have been a star for Arsenal but because Henry always gave him the stick, he left for Real Madrid. It was a blooming lie when he said he could not adapt to life in London. I studied in London and loved every minute of it. I have been to Spain, yes a beautiful country but how do you compare to the English hospitality.

The club is bigger than even “the God” so step down and do what he does best, score. Let someone more worthy be the captain of the greatest club in the world.

]]> by: Warren http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6699 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:14:29 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6699 Hi I think the problems at Arsenal does not reflect the captain situation because armbands do not play football. Our main problem has been injuries to key players such as : Lauren, Henry, Senderos, Gallas, Rosicky, Eboue and also to other players who can consolidate our midfield like Diaby. For me Arsenal need to be more cautious in its play and when the whole squad is fit we should play like this: Lehmann Eboue Toure Gallas Clichy Lauren Gilberto Hleb Fabregas Rosicky Henry or Lehmann Eboue Toure Gallas Clichy Gilberto Lauren Fabregas van Pirsie Adebayor Henry Hi I think the problems at Arsenal does not reflect the captain situation because armbands do not play football. Our main problem has been injuries to key players such as : Lauren, Henry, Senderos, Gallas, Rosicky, Eboue and also to other players who can consolidate our midfield like Diaby.

For me Arsenal need to be more cautious in its play and when the whole squad is fit we should play like this:

Lehmann

Eboue Toure Gallas Clichy

Lauren Gilberto

Hleb Fabregas Rosicky

Henry

or

Lehmann

Eboue Toure Gallas Clichy

Gilberto

Lauren Fabregas

van Pirsie Adebayor Henry

]]> by: gunner http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6698 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:53:36 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2006/12/27/should-henry-do-the-right-thing-and-step-down/#comment-6698 nice article. Please give Henry a break. This season has been quite difficult for him. Let's wait and see what he'll do when he comes back. we can then make a good judgement. But for the mean this, Gilberto is brilliant. The 3-5-2 system would be good. but i think these players would do better Lehmann,Toure,Senderos,Gallas,Gilberto,Hleb,Frabregas,Rosicky,Van Persie,Adebayor,Henry nice article. Please give Henry a break. This season has been quite difficult for him. Let’s wait and see what he’ll do when he comes back. we can then make a good judgement. But for the mean this, Gilberto is brilliant. The 3-5-2 system would be good. but i think these players would do better Lehmann,Toure,Senderos,Gallas,Gilberto,Hleb,Frabregas,Rosicky,Van Persie,Adebayor,Henry

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