Thierry Henry gives out some mixed messages - Is he happy or not?

Filed in archive Players on April 25, 2008

Thierry Henry has had a difficult time since his move from Arsenal to Barcelona. At the Emirates he was a hero. He was the big star and he could do no wrong. In English football he was regarded as one of the best, if not the best.

At Barcelona he became one among many superstars. He needed to impress a whole new set of fans, a new set of players and a new football nation. So far, he has failed in that task.

So does Henry regret his move from the safety of Arsenal to the difficulties at Barcelona?

The answer is no. He has said this, "I don't regret stuff in my life. Stuff happens for a reason. You don't regret stuff that you thought about. I don't regret it."

But then again, he said this, "But England... I watch every game that I see on TV. I was watching Stoke City versus Crystal Palace. I will always miss it. There has been since I arrived here a lot of speculation from day one but, hey, go back where? There's only one team for me in my heart. It took me a while to understand what that club, Arsenal, meant."

No, he is happy, he said this, "People who know me will tell you, I'm the same in training, I'm the same in life - I cannot act. If I'm not happy, I'm not happy."

Or is he? He said this, "But there's only one team in England for me. Everybody knows the love and affection I have for Arsenal. I was so into it, I became a fan."

Come on Thierry how do really feel? "I'm happy - I don't regret leaving Arsenal."

Ok so that's settled then. You are definitely, totally happy? "Everybody knows the love and affection I have for Arsenal. I was so into it, I became a fan."

I'm glad Thierry has cleared that up for all of us because before that interview he did with the BBC I was unsure as to whether he regretted his move or not.