Post by Reuben on Jan 9, 2006 5:54:28 GMT -5
Wenger: Henry key to the future
The man United would love to have but at present love to hate, but we all love to watch him, and we especially love him when he scores a winner against chelsea ;Dhaha
LONDON (AFP) - Arsene Wenger declared that Thierry Henry's decision to commit his future to Arsenal could prove a turning point in the club's fortunes as he vowed to build a team around his captain. The Gunners manager was speaking ahead of the north London outfit's League Cup semi-final first leg away to Wigan on Tuesday night.
Wenger has used young players and reserves in the tournament until now but with a 24-point deficit on Chelsea in the league, the League Cup has taken on added significance at Highbury.
The Frenchman admitted that "negative vibes" had surrounded Highbury since the start of the season following the departure of Patrick Vieira and the team's slump in Premiership fortunes.
However, he revealed his determination to start talks with Henry "the quicker, the better" as he looked to transform Arsenal's season after such a big psychological boost.
Henry's declaration that he intended to see out the end of his career at Arsenal - provided the club prove they can match his ambitions - was followed by a 2-1 win against Cardiff in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
Wenger duly paid tribute to his exciting young players, such as Robin van Persie and Jose Antonio Reyes, who have shown their rich promise, but he still hailed Henry as the foundation stone for the club's future.
The man United would love to have but at present love to hate, but we all love to watch him, and we especially love him when he scores a winner against chelsea ;DhahaLONDON (AFP) - Arsene Wenger declared that Thierry Henry's decision to commit his future to Arsenal could prove a turning point in the club's fortunes as he vowed to build a team around his captain. The Gunners manager was speaking ahead of the north London outfit's League Cup semi-final first leg away to Wigan on Tuesday night.
Wenger has used young players and reserves in the tournament until now but with a 24-point deficit on Chelsea in the league, the League Cup has taken on added significance at Highbury.
The Frenchman admitted that "negative vibes" had surrounded Highbury since the start of the season following the departure of Patrick Vieira and the team's slump in Premiership fortunes.
However, he revealed his determination to start talks with Henry "the quicker, the better" as he looked to transform Arsenal's season after such a big psychological boost.
Henry's declaration that he intended to see out the end of his career at Arsenal - provided the club prove they can match his ambitions - was followed by a 2-1 win against Cardiff in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
Wenger duly paid tribute to his exciting young players, such as Robin van Persie and Jose Antonio Reyes, who have shown their rich promise, but he still hailed Henry as the foundation stone for the club's future.
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