When these quick images appear before our eyes again, have you ever thought of Highbury Express, which won the Golden Boot Award in the Premier League three times? That is the sign of the times, that is the sign of youth, that is the sign of Henry who belongs to the peak period. The king of Highbury in my memory, he is in high spirits. Who fought with him? We will remember 19-year-old Henry, who is a rookie and is performing a peerless double pride in Monaco; We will remember 20-year-old Henry, who waved the flagpole and climbed to the top of the world in the World Cup. The man who hides behind his partner and snickers is still a child; In a blink of an eye, Henry, 2 1 year-old, experienced not satisfaction but pain in the Bianconeri; So 22-year-old Henry came to Highbury and made the most important choice in his life. 23-year-old Henry opened his own account in the Premier League and is becoming the most horrible striker in the Premier League. The honor of the European champion also enabled him to complete the grand slam of the national team. Henry had a good time and was naive at the cup-winning ceremony. The 24-year-old Henry Golden Boot won the honor for the first time, and the trophy of the Premier League champion was raised above his head for the first time. But unfortunately, he will be 25 years old, and the red card and premature exit in the World Cup are regrettable. At the age of 26, a mature age, a hat trick at the Meazza Stadium made him explode quickly; 27 years old, 28 years old, a harvest age, he starred in the myth of 49 unbeaten games in the Premier League, and those classic celebration scenes will always remain in our hearts; Henry, 29, when you leaned over and kissed the turf, you also bid farewell to a legend at Highbury Stadium. At the age of 30, he parachuted into Camp Nou and began to meet a new journey. Two years later, the Champions League Gold Cup became his last glory. Now 33-year-old Henry said goodbye to South Africa and France. At this age, he ushered in a new starting point and started a new footprint. Although time will take away all precious things, although time waits for no one, it leaves behind stories that seem to be told yesterday.
First, from chasing teenagers to Juventus passers-by
If Henry is an indomitable man and an elegant man with infinite charm, then Henry who just stepped into the professional football field 16 years ago can only be regarded as a naive big boy. Now Henry's eyes are full of calm and faint murderous look. And/kloc-Henry 0/6 years ago, what we saw from his eyes was the purest desire for victory, and of course it was a little naughty.
From 65438 to 0994, French football had a dreary summer because it failed to enter the World Cup finals. Young Henry didn't see the performance of his idol Van Basten on TV either. While worrying about Basten's injury, 17-year-old Henry is making final preparations for his extremely important season. It was a sunny summer for Henry. Many years later, Henry will still recall August 3 1 that year. In Henry's notebook, this is an important day. On that day, he officially represented Monaco in Nice, France. At that time, Monaco's coach was Frenchman Wenger, Henry's mentor in Arsenal's glorious period. Wenger gave 17-year-old Henry the best chance, and Henry rewarded his teacher with his own efforts.
Henry, 17 years old, is already very fast. It was Henry's signature at that time to break through the road and then push the door in. This windy teenager, together with Djokoyev and Trezeguet, formed a sharp front line in Monaco.
1996, Henry first set foot in Europe. In the UEFA Cup against M? nchengladbach, Henry scored 2 goals each. Get off the bench at two o'clock. Five minutes later, he helped Monaco take the lead in his most familiar way. Seeing Henry's amazing performance, La Liga giants Real Madrid initially signed a contract with Henry, hoping that he could join the team with 1997. However, the deal failed because the middleman was not registered with FIFA. Henry was disappointed that he didn't enter a big club, but it didn't affect his performance on the court. 96-97 Monaco won the French championship, and Henry scored 9 goals in 36 games. That season in the Champions League, Henry made a big splash in two games against Leverkusen. Henry scored 2 goals at home and Monaco won 4-0. In the away game, Henry scored to equalize the score and the two sides drew 2-2. The two games made the eyes of the scouts sent by Juventus shine. They were originally sent to inspect goalkeeper Fabian fabien barthez, but in the end, Henry was repeatedly mentioned in their inspection report submitted to the club, praising his speed, skill and calmness. Juventus, which has always disliked buying new players, was moved. Zidane, who played for Juventus at that time, told Moggi that Henry was the best left winger in France, and Henry's outstanding performance in the 1998 World Cup laid the foundation for him to join Juventus.
Henry came to Juventus in the winter transfer from Europa League 65438 to 0998. However, the winter in Turin made Henry, who was full of enthusiasm and ambition, uncomfortable. What he doesn't adapt to most is the right avant-garde role arranged by head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Later, Henry recalled that at that time, I often felt like a full-back. 17 games, Henry only scored 3 goals. After the end of the season, Ancelotti suggested that the club sell Henry, so Henry ended his short and bleak zebra career. Today, Juventus must regret letting such a talented superstar go. But for Henry, leaving Turin was the most important turning point in his career. He pinned his dream on London, where his dream began.
Second, the reign of Highbury.
Highbury is like a museum, displaying the souvenirs of all gunmen in the past hundred years. Highbury is also like a history book. Whenever a new page is opened, the old page will be treasured in the long river of history.
1August 3, 999 is also a page in many new chapters in history. Frustrated at Juventus, Henry joined the Gunners with/kloc-0.05 million. Wenger, his mentor in Monaco, used to be his guide, and the shirt 14 was accompanied by a burning period of Henry's career.
Coming to London, Big Ben, the symbol here, always reminds people that they have entered the Henry era. Four days after his transfer to the Gunners, Henry came off the bench against leicester city, making his first appearance for Arsenal. However, in his first seven league games, Henry's first goal did not appear, and fans who had hoped that he could replace Anelka began to doubt it. But Wenger still believes in him and thinks he has the ability to be a better gunners striker than Anelka. Wenger is right. .....
1September 1999 18, in the first round of the Premier League 18 between Arsenal and Southampton, Henry finally opened his goal account, and the legend of this generation began ... Henry scored his first goal in Highbury against Derbyshire, his two talents.
Lottery goals helped the backward gunmen win. At this time, Henry has been able to fully accept the cheers of the Gunners fans. The pent-up passion is fully reflected in this 22-year-old young man. Henry described his feelings at that time as if he had returned to the happiest student days.
1999-2000 season, in Henry's first season, he always scored 18 goals. Under the unfavorable start, he ushered in a perfect explosion and couldn't accept a shot. Even his goal-scoring methods are the most diverse, and his left foot and right foot are even considered to be his worst header. The only regret is that Henry didn't win the trophy this season, especially in the closest position to the UEFA Cup final. Arsenal lost to Galatasaray on penalties, so Henry missed his first trophy.
In the second season, with the title of European Cup champion, Henry became more confident. He has said many times that he likes the style of the Premier League, which is tough, fast and technical. Adapting enough to the Premier League has fully demonstrated Henry's shooter style, and his imaginative football has also brought a brand-new and unique style to the Premier League.
June 5438 +2000 10, Henry scored an incredible goal against Manchester United. The scene of him calling his masseur to celebrate the goal has also become a classic picture in the Premier League. He explained: "I haven't scored in six games." Before the competition, I made a bet with the masseur that I would definitely enter the competition. How's it going? I did it! " Henry announced the return of the king with such a spectacular scene, but Henry, who performed better and better in the first two seasons of coming to the Premier League, never missed the trophy. In the 2000-200 1 FA Cup final, Henry missed the chance to score ... At that time, he could only watch Owen, who was similar in age, score and reach the top of the five crowns, but he could only fall to the ground in pain. .....
Highbury, Arsenal's home stadium, can be reached in ten minutes by subway from the famous Tower Bridge in London. The wonderful performance of two seasons here also made Henry quickly named Highbury Express. This is an extremely appropriate name. Henry's speed is really his deadly weapon against his opponent. At the same time, his comprehensive skills and free kick skills also make him have more tricks than ordinary pure shooters.
The third season begins, and Henry points to it. There is a game that must be remembered. It happened on 200 1, 1654381October 25th. On that rainy night in London, Manchester United, the third consecutive Premier League champion, lost its foothold. Fabian fabien barthez passed the ball to Henry's feet. Henry scored easily and looked back ... This classic celebration left his good friend Fabien fabien barthez with painful memories. Highbury in the heavy rain was very lively, which was Henry's victory over Fabian fabien barthez and Arsenal's benefit to Premier League overlord Manchester United. A few minutes later, Fabian fabien barthez brought another gift, and Henry accepted it. Arsenal beat Manchester United 3-0/Kloc, and took the initiative to win the Premier League title in 0-0/-02 season into their own hands. Two weeks later, when the gunners were two goals behind Villa, it was the moment when Henry stepped forward to equalize the score. We saw a rare Henry, and his over-excited way just reflected how much the gunners needed to win. In injury time, Henry scored again to help Arsenal complete the turnaround. A miraculous reversal requires a miraculous hero. Even the taciturn Professor Wenger cheered his hero with a rare roar. The following season is like a Ma Pingchuan. Henry celebrated more and more times and gained more and more momentum, because the gunners he led finally approached the top of the Premier League step by step.
When Arsenal visited Old Trafford in May 2002, it was possible for them to achieve their goal. Wiltord's goal enabled them to beat Manchester United. This is the second time in Arsenal's history to become the Premier League champion, and Henry is the first time to lift this trophy. Of course, Henry also won the FA Cup. Arsenal won the double crown in 0 1-02 season. Henry became the top scorer in the Premier League for the first time with 24 goals. His golden boots made him the king of Highbury and even the Premier League. No one who likes Henry will forget this moment and this goal, which happened in the derby in North London in 2002. This is Henry's most classic goal and the most passionate celebration. Kneeling and sliding after the 70-meter running goal makes people excited. This also indicates that Henry's legend will continue in the 2002-03 season. .....
In 2002,165438+1October 27th, Henry in Rome Olympic Stadium was unstoppable. He scored a hat-trick against Rome in the Champions League, which was Henry's first hat-trick in Europe. Almost a whole year later, in Italy, Henry scored two more goals, 5:/kloc-0: sweeping Inter Milan. The picture of 26-year-old Henry running past Sanetti is unforgettable. ......
June 65438+1October 65438+February 2003, Henry reached the milestone of Gunners 100 in the match between Arsenal and Birmingham. Less than three and a half years after he came here, he has entered the hall of honor of Arsenal Football Club. At that time, Henry, already known as the king of Highbury, was at his peak, and he was absolutely confident. In addition to scoring goals, he will remind us in various unique ways: for example, such a false pass, such as such a Marseille turn, even a few people are commonplace. In the face of unexpected goals that he didn't even dare to think about, he showed a naive side. When given was ready to fight, Henry gave him a spoon. When friedel attacked with all his might, Henry stole from him. Of course, this ball doesn't count, because Henry violated the rules of the game. See if it's illegal. Henry's beautiful free kick gave Cech an embarrassing empty goal. Chelsea said he fouled, but if you look closely, the referee has acquiesced. Of course, stealing chickens can't make mistakes. In order to pay tribute to the idol cruyff, Henry and his good friend Pires plotted a trick. Unfortunately, Pires failed, which made Henry and Wenger ashamed ... This joke is a joke. When it came to scoring, Henry was unequivocal. His original way of scoring goals celebrated one after another: in other words, my goals were as easy as blowing off dust. And this is his favorite kneeling slip, which is his repressed anger. And this is the warm side, a T-shaped gesture for his favorite daughter.
2003-04 was a historic season for Henry and Arsenal, who became the first unbeaten team in the Premier League since its foundation. These iconic goals and live commentary have been shouted from the heart again and again. At that time, Arsenal, French gunmen were in full swing, and Prince Ice and Henry were almost perfect partners. No one can stop them in the alliance.
In April 2004, a long-distance attack on Liverpool seemed to put people in the North London Derby two years ago again. Henry used this domineering goal and hat trick to help the gunners win the Red Army and sprint towards the championship. Just seven days later, an amazing similar goal was staged again in Highbury: Leeds United's defense line was easily torn apart by King Henry just like the Red Army a week ago, and he even won great respect from his opponents in this game. Following the gesture of former teammate Pennant, 40,000 people at Highbury Stadium stood up and worshipped ... In the final round, Henry helped the Gunners remain unbeaten in the season. 26 wins, 12 draw, unparalleled record, Arsenal once again regained the Premier League title they lost a year. Subsequently, they created an unbeaten record of 49 games in the Premier League. Henry won the runner-up of the World Footballer of the Year in a row, held the Golden Boot of the Premier League in his arms in a row, and won the Best of both the Premier League Professional League and the Press Association in a row.
/10 2005 June 2005 18, an ordinary Champions League group match and an ordinary opponent, but Henry will remember it all his life. Two goals against Sparta Prague made him surpass the club record of ian wright 185 goals and officially become the top scorer in Arsenal's history. Wright personally handed the gunner platinum piano, which symbolizes the shooter king, to Henry, and the alternation of the old and new shooter kings was officially witnessed at this moment. In eight years, he has rewritten many Arsenal records, and his performance is far from over. This heel goal is another embodiment of Henry's superb shooting skills. The scene of four opponents' superstars scoring against Real Madrid is exciting. This is the peak of Henry, the image of the king, who is fighting the spirit.
Against the background of the honor of Premier League and FA Cup, the Champions League trophy became Henry's highest dream in 2005-06. When he captured his old club Juventus with amazing momentum at Highbury, when Wenger was ecstatic to sink the yellow submarine, the gunman was only 90 minutes away from the Champions League trophy. Henry, who took over Vieira's armband, assisted Campbell to open the scoring, but the young gunner finally lost to Barcelona at the peak. Henry had no choice but to miss the golden opportunity to achieve a grand slam with Arsenal. At that time, he never imagined that the same dream would come true on his former opponent's jersey three years later.
Let's go back to London. There are always passers-by and freshmen on the express train to Highbury ... On May 7, 2006, the passerby who was about to be sent away was Highbury, the holy land of the 93-year-old gunman. Captain Henry performed a hat trick and left the stadium with infinite glory. Ian wright in the stands was very excited. He is an Arsenal legend, surpassed by today's legend Henry. Everything is on this lawn. There are too many thoughts and stories in it, which are fused in the 93 Football Temple and King Henry's affectionate last kiss ... This is Henry's last greeting to Highbury and all the gunmen. From the air, the gunman's new home is not far away, a few minutes' drive away, and the Emirates Stadium is a few blocks away. 19966/99616 Henry entered the eighth year of the gunman era. He is a captain, a leader, a legend, a shooter and a gun king.
The time spent in Emirates Stadium is not too long, because people will always get old, people will always face parting, and parting will always come suddenly in infinite expectation and commitment. On March 7, 2007, Henry came off the bench in the Champions League match against PSV. At that time, no one would have thought that this would be his last battle at Arsenal's home. He saved the day by not scoring a goal. At the moment he took off his jersey, Henry actually set foot on that distant train. When he came back here again, it had been three years, but the huge banner in the stands was still clear: this is still his home. The cheers of the fans lasted for a long time. In the golden age of the eight-year gunman era, this was once his most familiar, but now it is his most unfamiliar. 32-year-old Henry sat there and watched with deep affection, all this was his 22-year-old shadow ... 380 games, 226 goals, 4 Premier League golden boots, 2 Premier League trophies, 49 unbeaten games, the best shooter in history. Highbury's last stop, Highbury's last kiss ......
When fireworks rise, the era of King Highbury, which once belonged to Henry, will not be remembered as the years go by, but as the years drift.