Thierry Henry to return to Prem?

mike65 · 12-03-2008 01:03PM #1

Terry is having a pre transfer window moan about his lot at Barca, he knows the Prem would he return and if so which team would take a punt?

Mike.

Royale with Cheese · 12-03-2008 01:04PM

Spurs or United

kaimera · 12-03-2008 01:05PM

City

Peyton Manning · 12-03-2008 01:07PM

Chelski

gosplan · 12-03-2008 01:08PM

Don't think he'd return.

Villareal - way ahead in 3rd, challenging Barca for 2nd, CL semi finals two years ago and his old buddy Bobby Pires is there.

Charlie · 12-03-2008 01:09PM

mike65 wrote: »

Terry is having a pre transfer window moan about his lot at Barca, he knows the Prem would he return and if so which team would take a punt?

Mike.

As a Newcastle supporter he strikes means the type of over the hill player (thats a bit harsh but he's past it) we always seem to take a punt on, and the way Ashley seems to try and lick up to the fans, I could see him make a move for him. However, I don't think Henry would go near us, and tbh i'm glad. If its assumed Owen stays, I really want to see Oba get a run out.

Possibly Man City?? They have wads of cash, playing relatively decent football, and seem to be pushing on this season. Again though, they'd probably suffer from the same stigma as Newcastle. Henry probably sees himself in London with a big team. Chelsea maybe if they lose Drogba. Swap deal?

Royale with Cheese · 12-03-2008 01:09PM

I think he said before that he loves Liverpool.

mike65 · 12-03-2008 01:11PM

I don't think Rafa would see a place for him unless it was in the Babel position.

Mike.

kaimera · 12-03-2008 01:13PM

mike65 wrote: »

I don't think Rafa would see a place for him unless it was in the Babel position.

Mike.

We could play with 2 up front with SG behind.

Mr Alan · 12-03-2008 01:13PM

If he came back to the Premiership, i guaruntee it would be to Liverpool.

~Rebel~ · 12-03-2008 01:16PM

To be honest id still love him at Pool.

Charlie · 12-03-2008 01:16PM

Would the presently already unstable board give rafa another big wad of money to sign one player. Hasn't he had enough to spend already?

Also, I think Torres works well as the big striker for Liverpool. Throwing Henry up there may stunt him like he seemed to do with Arsenal players Adebayor et el.

_blank_ · 12-03-2008 01:21PM

Only way he'd play for another EPL team is if Wenger left the Arse.

Mr Alan · 12-03-2008 01:23PM

charlie mchugh wrote: »

Hasn't he had enough to spend already?

aren't you a Newcastle fan? :eek:

Royale with Cheese · 12-03-2008 01:33PM

DesF wrote: »

Only way he'd play for another EPL team is if Wenger left the Arse.

I dunno. Spurs and United he wouldn't go to (I'd hope). Arse under Wenger would be very unlikely to take him back. Chelsea again I'd like to think he wouldn't be able to join.

In a desperate situation I reckon he might feel he'd get away with a move to Pool.

Mr Alan · 12-03-2008 01:36PM

Rumours from good sources were rife before his move to Barca that he was considering a move to Anfield.

Tusky · 12-03-2008 01:41PM

charlie mchugh wrote: »

As a Newcastle supporter he strikes means the type of over the hill player (thats a bit harsh but he's past it) we always seem to take a punt on, and the way Ashley seems to try and lick up to the fans, I could see him make a move for him. However, I don't think Henry would go near us, and tbh i'm glad. If its assumed Owen stays, I really want to see Oba get a run out.

Possibly Man City?? They have wads of cash, playing relatively decent football, and seem to be pushing on this season. Again though, they'd probably suffer from the same stigma as Newcastle. Henry probably sees himself in London with a big team. Chelsea maybe if they lose Drogba. Swap deal?

Past it ? Hes had 25 apperances for Barcelona, scored 10 and got 7 assists. Bit harsh to say hes past it.

I'd love Rafa to put a bid in for him. He gets on very well with Gerrard and has said that he always wanted to play for Liverpool before.

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2007/12/23/gerrard-asked-henry-to-join-liverpool/4245.html

Royale with Cheese · 12-03-2008 01:43PM

Mr Alan wrote: »

Rumours from good sources were rife before his move to Barca that he was considering a move to Anfield.

Ummm yeah I seriously doubt that. He would have never been allowed go directly to another prem club anyway.

Peyton Manning · 12-03-2008 01:44PM

Id say he's sick of Spain already, so a move to Liverpool doesnt look likely...

Ba-dum tish

PHB · 12-03-2008 01:44PM

Why would he come back to anyone that doesnt offer him CL football? That would just be stupid. Every CL team bar the top 4-5 would die to get their hands on him.

I'm not sure I'd want him at United. If he was cheap, like say below 7 million, I'd take him. We need another striker, and he'd fit the bill in a way, but not really

Still, cracking player, knows how to win leagues, him and Ronaldo would be up against each other for top scorer.

That said, I wouldn't be hugely worried if he went somewhere else, he's not the player he used to be, and only has at most 2 years left in him at the highest level.

An Citeog · 12-03-2008 02:16PM

Henry hasn't been bad this season for Barça but he definitely hasn't set the world alight. One of the main concerns though (apart from his age), is that he has a recurring back problem and Barcelona medical staff believe that this condition will continue to deteriorate over time.

I was at the Barça-Villarreal game on Sunday and Henry looked a shadow of his former self. He was hanging out on the left wing a la his Arsenal days but didn't seem to have that same explosive pace to get in behind the defence and cause problems. His main asset was always his blistering pace and with that lessened, it'd be a big gamble for any of the top Premiership teams to sign him.

Zapp Brannigan · 12-03-2008 02:19PM

I'd love him at Liverpool, classy classy player.

DSB · 12-03-2008 02:41PM

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

Ummm yeah I seriously doubt that. He would have never been allowed go directly to another prem club anyway.

Yeah, I'd definitely play those rumours off as rubbish.

Raekwon · 12-03-2008 02:43PM

Villa (but then I wake up in a cold sweat!)

Guy:Incognito · 12-03-2008 02:44PM

Tusky wrote: »

He gets on very well with Gerrard and has said that he always wanted to play for Liverpool before.

So uch so that Gerrard assisted two of his goals.

Charlie · 12-03-2008 02:48PM

Tusky wrote: »

Past it ? Hes had 25 apperances for Barcelona, scored 10 and got 7 assists. Bit harsh to say hes past it.

At 30 yrs of age, and luke warm form for the guts of 2 years I do believe he is past it, certainly in the sense that his best years are behind him. He will never be the player he was 3/4 years ago. That doesn't mean he can't still perform at a top club, but I certainly wouldn't build my team around him nor would I pay any more than £8 or so million.

Mr Alan wrote:

aren't you a Newcastle fan?

For my sins yes. I would be the first to say that my club has thrown away a needless amount of cash on tosh players. However, that doesn't mean I can't take a pop at Rafa for doing the same. Apart form Torres, Agger and Alonso (who's waining a little) I really think Rafa has spent a hell of a lot on mediocrity.

horseflesh · 12-03-2008 02:53PM

charlie mchugh wrote: »

As a Newcastle supporter he strikes means the type of over the hill player (thats a bit harsh but he's past it) we always seem to take a punt on, and the way Ashley seems to try and lick up to the fans, I could see him make a move for him. However, I don't think Henry would go near us, and tbh i'm glad. If its assumed Owen stays, I really want to see Oba get a run out.

I don't think Henry would fancy a stint in The Championship.

Mr Alan · 12-03-2008 02:53PM

charlie mchugh wrote: »

Apart form Torres, Agger and Alonso (who's waining a little) I really think Rafa has spent a hell of a lot on mediocrity.

Reina,Arbeloa,Mascherano,Benayoun,Lucas,Babel,Strtyl :rolleyes:

DSB · 12-03-2008 02:55PM

Mr Alan wrote: »

Reina,Arbeloa,Mascherano,Benayoun,Lucas,Babel,Strtyl :rolleyes:

Only Reina and Mascherano from those really strike me as top 4 starting 11 quality. But that debate has been done to death.

Mr Alan · 12-03-2008 02:57PM

true enough.

plus newcastle fans should have enough to worry about without adding rafas spending to the list!

DSB · 12-03-2008 03:04PM

Unfair to compare Premiership teams to Championship 1s though;)

Thierry Henry to return to Prem?

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