I know a lot a lot of you won't share the sentiments, but frankly I would much rather face off a club that is celebrating winning silverware and will be concious of too much disruption to a successful side, than one who are desperately looking at how to make multiple improvements next season to steal the La Liga crown from their bitter rivals. Don't get me wrong, even if Barca do win the crown they will still be seeking the services of Thierry Henry, but with the player under contract at Arsenal the emphasis will be even more with the owning club.

Too many people have read TH's comments in a way that suggests his commitment might be in doubt. In reality I believe, naively perhaps, that it is simply a 'power-play' by a player who knows how the media play on the slightest thing that he mutters. Perhaps the most telling thing this says about this gifted, but sulky individual, is that he is clearly not Captain material. Not only did it, in my opinion, adversely affect his game, but also he has shown on more than just the latest occasion that his shoulders aren't broad enough for the responsibility of such an honour.

I genuinely believe he is the most gifted forward that Arsenal have had in their history and unlike many sites that have started to turn against him I welcome him staying on to finish the 4 year contract that he signed last summer.

Thierry Henry's thoughts are clear "A lot has been said about me, there are misunderstanding, it is impossible to stop the rumours, this speculation does not affect me at all". "In my head I am still an Arsenal player and my departure is not a current issue". Also dispite being clearly disturbed and rather vocal about the departure of David Dein, he said "I don't know what hapened and I don't what to know..." these are not the words of a player who want out.

For Arsenal's sake, COME ON BARCA.

Be seeing you

 MysticBeg