Ran into Thierry Henry today in NYC

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by DutchCane, Feb 15, 2010.

  1. DutchCane

    DutchCane Member+

    Apr 6, 2004
    New York, New York
    I'm on Prince Street in SoHo today with my g/f grabbing some lunch, doing some shopping. Anyway we're walking down the street and towards me come a couple, both tall black guy with a brunette. They walk past us and my g/f remarks what a nice looking couple they are and how tall the girl is. Anyway I look and "HOLY SH*T that's Thierry Henry" he's walking down a crowded fuhkin street in NYC and NOBODY recognizes him so I yell out "Thierry Henry" he turns around I say "Thierry Henry, Arsenal Forever" and he flashes a smile and gives me a thumbsup. Mind you NOBODY else even looked at him. Dude that sh*t made my day. I've been to Highbury and watched him play, and I ran into him and Vieira at the Delano in Miami when they were both with Arsenal but this was even sweeter because when I saw him in Miami he wasn't yet Titi Henry. That sh*t made my day I texted everyone of my boys that are Gooner fans. I love NY.
     
  2. AfrcnHrbMan

    AfrcnHrbMan Member

    Jun 14, 2004
    Philly
    Club:
    Olympique Lyonnais
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    That is ridiculous. That's one of the best things about living in/near NYC. I've always secretly hoped I would run into a footballer on the streets of manhattan. I even had a dream once, where I ran in to Steven Gerrard in Times Square and I told him to Fvck off...I'm serious lol.
     
  3. ZIAD

    ZIAD Member

    Oct 11, 2004
    That's awesome!!!
     
  4. Rewinder

    Rewinder Member+

    Jun 24, 2004
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I need to go down town more often.
     
  5. Azabache

    Azabache Member

    Nov 22, 1998
    Essex Co.
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Probably going down to the Apple store.
     
  6. Highbury

    Highbury Member

    May 13, 2006
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That is incredibly cool.
     
  7. SLO-Gunner

    SLO-Gunner New Member

    Mar 11, 2003
    Baltimore

    I don't think so, it was the Sbarro's in Times Sq.
     
  8. thebigman

    thebigman Member+

    May 25, 2006
    Birmingham
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    thats nothing, i once saw liam ridgewell in the jam house

    dele adebola going into the bookie

    andy johnson in my local shopping centre

    pick one lol
     
  9. ZIAD

    ZIAD Member

    Oct 11, 2004
    Yeah but they're not Captain Titi
     
  10. Grateful Gooner

    Grateful Gooner New Member

    May 3, 2001
    Charm City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Best pizza in the city.
     
  11. GunneRy

    GunneRy Member+

    Aug 22, 2006
    Chicago
    I had a dream where pretty much this exact same thing happened.
     
  12. Fun with Acid

    Fun with Acid New Member

    Mar 12, 2004
    Lake Kinkaid
    Did you give him a double tap low five?
     
  13. onefineesq

    onefineesq Member+

    Sep 16, 2003
    Laurel, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's what she said.
     
  14. Silock

    Silock Member

    Feb 8, 2007
    KC
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Awesome! Rep!
     
  15. bostonf4lyf

    bostonf4lyf Member

    Mar 18, 2006
    wmass
    why is he in new york right now?
     
  16. Quentin

    Quentin Member

    Jul 12, 2008
    Hurricane, WV, USA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He's not getting much time w/ Barca these days. :(

    NY Red Bulls is my bet.

    Anyway, OP, that is ********ing brilliant!
     
  17. IU Gooner

    IU Gooner Member+

    Feb 8, 2009
    Chicago
    I've actually heard a bunch of rumors saying he'd like to the Red Bulls when his Barca contract ends. No way Barca would let him leave before then without a fee, and New York wouldn't be able to spend what it would require.
     
  18. antifan

    antifan Member+

    Aug 14, 2004
    The Scottie
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He's got a year left on his Barcelona deal. With his production and minutes dwindling this season, i'm sure they'd love to get rid of his 7 million Euro a year contract.
     
  19. Publius

    Publius Member+

    May 22, 2001
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Seeing Henry in a Red Bull shirt is a disturbing thought.

    I had a similar encounter with Emmitt Smith in downtown DC a few years ago. It's very cool to randomly bump into your sports heroes where you least expect it.
     
  20. iheartbeer

    iheartbeer Member

    Jun 8, 2007
    Melbourne
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia


    Yeah but he saw Henry and gave the thumbs up for the Gunners.
     
  21. ZIAD

    ZIAD Member

    Oct 11, 2004
    I have to say, I can really see Henry living in NYC. I think it will really suit him.
     
  22. Gooner_for_Life

    Oct 26, 2005
    Portland, OR
    Club:
    Portland Timbers
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pics or it didnt happen.
     
  23. goonermaui

    goonermaui Arsenal No Ka 'Oi

    May 12, 2006
    Lahaina Maui
    Not fair!!

    Unless B&G posted it...

    then.........

    ............. there might be questions.:rolleyes:
     
  24. joga_bonito

    joga_bonito New Member

    Jun 7, 2007
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    That's a cool story. I always hear about footballers saying they love going on "holiday" in the US because they don't get too bothered by people as hardly anyone notices them.
     
  25. SLO-Gunner

    SLO-Gunner New Member

    Mar 11, 2003
    Baltimore
    I can relate. That's how I feel when I go anywhere.
     

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