How good was Thierry Henry in his Barcelona's days ?
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fergus90
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Yup, most definitely world-class in the 08/09 season. In all the years I've followed Barca I think 08/09 was my favorite season as a fan.
I know we peaked in 2010/11 but the treble season was just special especially coming off the horrible season before and the guard of honor.
khaled_a_d
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Efficient player in his 1st year, world class in 2nd, and declined one in 3rd.
Overall goid purchase, he was one of his generation vest attackers and it is always cool that we had him
Overall goid purchase, he was one of his generation vest attackers and it is always cool that we had him
I always thought that he could perform just as he did for Arsenal if he was the key player of our system just like at Arsenal. In 2008-09, he reached back his prime. However, it was really complicated to be under the light as he was for his Arsenal days because of Eto'o and Messi. With no doubt a top 5 of the best strikers of his time alongside David Villa, Drogba, Eto'o and RVN.
Richard.H
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The trio of Henry-Eto'o-Messi in 08-09 was probably the most entertaining football spectacle I have experienced on TV. Guardiola did an amazing job converting Henry to more of a winger/striker hybrid, in the sense that if he needed to play in the middle he would and if he needed to hug the touchline he would. He also provided quite a bit of assists to Eto'o and messi IIRC. I really respect Henry for really taking a secondary role to what he was used to at Arsenal. Many footballers of his caliber would complain and go to the media but it was very respectable that he accepted Guardiola's tactics.
On a side note, that trio would score goals for fun and many times it looked way too easy for them. It was also very entertaining watching Messi still be a winger and have extremely fast acceleration. It was insane how fast he would pass defenders with his quick bursts. For me that 08-09 season is the best season I've watched as a Barca fan. Just a combination of everything: Technique, physicality, speed, and spirit.
On a side note, that trio would score goals for fun and many times it looked way too easy for them. It was also very entertaining watching Messi still be a winger and have extremely fast acceleration. It was insane how fast he would pass defenders with his quick bursts. For me that 08-09 season is the best season I've watched as a Barca fan. Just a combination of everything: Technique, physicality, speed, and spirit.
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BarcaOG
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and supported by xavi and iniesta. man, we were so lucky.
those CL games against Lyon and Bayern were sooooooooooooo great. eto-henry-messi absolutely on fire
KingLeo10
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The amount of alpha in this team is absolutely astounding.
The amount of talent in this team is absolutely astounding.
Two GOAT tier midfielders, a GOAT tier RB, and a GOAT tier player in their prime.
Even VV was a level or two above anything else we've had at GK recently in the truly big games.
KingLeo10
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I couldn't find one with Toure in it that also had Alves and co in there.
Toure for me is the perfect DM behind Xavi and Iniesta. People forget he bossed CR7's United as a CB in the 09 final.
Fati_Future_BallonDor
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Would have love to see Real of 16/17 against this team, i dont thin that they would have a chance against us but it would be a great match.
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