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I appreciate what the man did for the club and count myself as privileged to have witnessed to some great football over the past 9 or 10 seasons (especially considering how shit we were in the 80's). However, I think TH14's decison to leave was probably not just a footballing decision. It probably had more to do with his personal life. Having said that, his departure has led to the guys in his shadow (Van Persie, Adebayor, Walcott, etc.) playing in a way which suggests they have had a weight taken from their shoulders. I wish Thierry all the best for the future, and thank him for the best footballing talent I've witnessed in my 50 years on this planet. I can't say the same for that treacherous dog Cashley Hole. I've no sympathy or love for the man after the way he conducted his departure from the club. I hope he chokes on his ?60k a week. (Is it me , or are footballers wages obscenely high?)

I think you speak for all Arsenal fans there, both on Cashley C??l and Thierry Henry. You'll get the same sentiments, and you're probably right about TH14's private life in his decision to go to Barca, but it has definitely had an enormously positive effect on the younger players that have been coming through in the last couple of years. I've got nothing but respect for Arsene Wenger in the way he nurtures young talent. Just look at Fabregas. 20 years old and he's some player already.

Bloody hell! What am I doing waxing lyrical about the Gooners? And me a life long Spurs fan too. By the way I'm not far behind you at 49.

"thank him for the best footballing talent I've witnessed in my 50 years on this planet."


A marvel he was, but I still think for me* a couple of players I hold in greater (if inconsistent) esteem**, your very own Bergkamp, (yeah shoot me down) a certain Monsieur Le Tissier, and of course Tony Cottee***.


* can't really speak for pre 1980

** well, england league wise, I leave world cup greats aside as we saw them oh so rarely

*** joking!!!! sort of

Greaves was a great no doubt, just before my time is all (apart from Saint & Greavsie).

While I'm on the subject I still have a place in my heart for bonkers ref-pushing, dubious saluting, sporting, amazing goal scoring Paolo di Canio. All time great, perhaps not, but he is to me!!


 

To quote Greavsie "It's a funny old game". Jimmy has certainly put a few noses out of joint by saying he would rather watch the egg chasers than a game of footy. Still, he's entitled to his opinion, bless him. What ever happened to his side kick, Saint?

atila the gooner Wrote:

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> What ever happened to his side kick, Saint?



When I lived in Liverpool, he was a commentator for Liverpool matches on Radio City, which is pretty much their version of Capital. I guess he still does it, the opinionated git... Bless him.

Keef Wrote:

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> atila the gooner Wrote:

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> > What ever happened to his side kick, Saint?

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> When I lived in Liverpool, he was a commentator

> for Liverpool matches on Radio City, which is

> pretty much their version of Capital. I guess he

> still does it, the opinionated git... Bless him.



Morning Keef, thanks for letting me know. After his stint with Graevsie, he just disappeared off the face of the earth. Good to know that one of the stalwarts from the 60t's is still around.

>> What ever happened to his side kick, Saint?<<


I am reminded of the old story - true or not, I don't know, maybe a Liverpudlian hereabouts can confirm? - of the poster outside one of the Liverpool churches which screamed "What will you do when Christ comes to Liverpool?!", to which some scouse wit had added in ballpoint "Move St John to inside right"

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