Sports Insight

Thierry Henry

By: Keith Marshall

Published: Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Thierry Daniel Henry (French pronunciation: [tjɛʁi ɑ̃ˈʁi]; born 17 August 1977) is a French footballer who plays for Spanish La Liga club Barcelona and the French national team as a striker.

Henry was born and brought up in the tough neighbourhood of Les Ulis, Essonne—a suburb of Paris—where he played for an array of local sides as a youngster and showed great promise as a goal-scorer. He was spotted by AS Monaco in 1990 and signed instantly, making his professional debut in 1994. Good form led to an international call-up in 1998, after which he signed for the Italian defending champions Juventus. He had a disappointing season playing on the wing, before joining Arsenal for £10.5 million in 1999.

It was at Arsenal that Henry made his name as a world-class footballer. Despite initially struggling in the Premiership, he emerged as Arsenal's top goal-scorer for almost every season of his tenure there. Under long-time mentor and coach Arsène Wenger, Henry became a prolific striker and Arsenal's all-time leading scorer with 226 goals in all competitions. The Frenchman won two league titles and three FA Cups with the Gunners; he was twice nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year, was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year twice, and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year three times. Henry spent his final two seasons with Arsenal as club captain, leading them to the UEFA Champions League final in 2006. In June 2007, after eight years with Arsenal, he transferred to FC Barcelona for a fee of €24 million. His first honours with the Catalan club came in 200809 when they won the league and cup double.

Henry has enjoyed similar success with the French national squad, having won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2000. In October 2007, he surpassed Michel Platini's record to become France's top goal-scorer of all time. Off the pitch, as a result of his own experience, Henry is an active spokesperson against racism in football. His footballing style and personality have ensured that he is one of the most commercially marketable footballers in the world; he has been featured in advertisements for Nike, Reebok, Renault, Pepsi and Gillette.

 

Walk on water (Liquid Mountaineering)

By: Keith Marshall

Liquid Mountaineering is a new sport which is attempting to achieve what man has tried to do for centuries: walk on water. Or to be more precise: running on water. We are developing the sport from scratch. By accident we found out that with the right water repellent equipment you can run across bodies of water, just like a stone skimming the surface.

Liquid mountaineering is performed by professionals under professional supervision. Accordingly I must insist that attempting to do so is dangerous.

 

Reebok Easytone Technology Explained

By: Keith Marshall

 

Skechers Shape-Ups Instructional Video

By: Keith Marshall

Shape Up Shoes mimic the effects of barefoot walking, optimising the way we walk to utilise more muscles in the feet, legs, buttocks, back and abdominals to develop strength, posture and providing a fast toning effect which can reduce cellulite -all leading to a stronger, healthier you.

Shape Ups key benefits include:

Improved posture
Improved blood circulation
Firms buttock muscles
Strengthens back muscles
Tightens abdominal muscles
Reduces cellulite
Tones muscles

With the interest in health and fitness on the rise, Shape Ups are essential for summer, especially for women who will want to tone up their legs, reduce cellulite and quickly achieve that perfect bikini figure for when the skies clear and the temperatures rise.

 

krscTV

By: Keith Marshall

Kings Road Sporting Club is the UKs premier one stop sports shop for your every running and fitness need. Featuring exclusive brands available nowhere else in the UK, KRSC will give you all the latest kit and advice to get you running into the New Year.

 

Precision Training TV

By: Keith Marshall

Precision Training TV were given behind the scenes access to Leeds United training ground.

Manager Simon Grayson gave PTTV an insight into their training techniques.

 

Drink Less Miss Less (feat. James “Jimmy” Anderson) | drinkaware.co.uk

By: Keith Marshall

Theres nothing worse than having to miss the crucial part of the game because you need to go to the loo! Approach your drinking responsibly so that you don't miss a thing!

 

Thierry Henry

By: Keith Marshall

Thierry Daniel Henry (French pronunciation: [tjɛʁi ɑ̃ˈʁi]; born 17 August 1977) is a French footballer who plays for Spanish La Liga club Barcelona and the French national team as a striker.

Henry was born and brought up in the tough neighbourhood of Les Ulis, Essonne—a suburb of Paris—where he played for an array of local sides as a youngster and showed great promise as a goal-scorer. He was spotted by AS Monaco in 1990 and signed instantly, making his professional debut in 1994. Good form led to an international call-up in 1998, after which he signed for the Italian defending champions Juventus. He had a disappointing season playing on the wing, before joining Arsenal for £10.5 million in 1999.

It was at Arsenal that Henry made his name as a world-class footballer. Despite initially struggling in the Premiership, he emerged as Arsenal's top goal-scorer for almost every season of his tenure there. Under long-time mentor and coach Arsène Wenger, Henry became a prolific striker and Arsenal's all-time leading scorer with 226 goals in all competitions. The Frenchman won two league titles and three FA Cups with the Gunners; he was twice nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year, was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year twice, and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year three times. Henry spent his final two seasons with Arsenal as club captain, leading them to the UEFA Champions League final in 2006. In June 2007, after eight years with Arsenal, he transferred to FC Barcelona for a fee of €24 million. His first honours with the Catalan club came in 200809 when they won the league and cup double.

Henry has enjoyed similar success with the French national squad, having won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2000. In October 2007, he surpassed Michel Platini's record to become France's top goal-scorer of all time. Off the pitch, as a result of his own experience, Henry is an active spokesperson against racism in football. His footballing style and personality have ensured that he is one of the most commercially marketable footballers in the world; he has been featured in advertisements for Nike, Reebok, Renault, Pepsi and Gillette.

 

NIKEiD Hyperdunk team h264

By: Keith Marshall

Nike commercial with the recognizable voice of award winning bay area rap pioneer, Chill E.B.
One of 3 commercials for Nike. This shoe was designed by each college team they represent. Very good looking shoe built for performance, endurance, and comfort as well as style. Get yours too!

 

Adebayor Adidas Viral - F50 TUNiT Radio

By: Keith Marshall

Funny Adidas F50 TUNiT Viral...of Adebayor dancing to the music that he tunes using his boot.

 

Van Persie Adidas Rebound Viral - Predator AdidasTV

By: Keith Marshall

AdidasTV Predator Adidas Robin Van Persie Viral Adidas Predator.

 

New Video from Prince Tennis: 2009 Racquets Coming Soon!

By: Keith Marshall

Prince Tennis Racket Racquet 2009 EXO3 Monfils wilson tennis federer sharapova ATP US Open Wimbledon

 

Nike - Training Cesar Villaluz

By: Keith Marshall

 

Steven Gerrard kicks footballs at clay pigeons on th…

By: Keith Marshall

Steven Gerrard kicks footballs at clay pigeons on the Liverpool training ground. Xabi Alonso launches the clays. This isn't easy and it took a few shots to get, but Gerrard nails it.

 

Olympics 2008 Monkey Movie - BBC Sport

By: Keith Marshall

The Olympics 08.08.08 http://www.bbc.co.uk/monkey... BBC Sport's marketing campaign and titles for the forthcoming Olympic Games are based upon the traditional Chinese folklore 'Journey to the West...

 

Optimum Sports

By: Keith Marshall

The Optimum Boot Test!!!

 

Crazy Ball with crazy catch

By: Keith Marshall

New Crazy game allowing children of all ages and gender to participate in a sport that promotes throwing, catching , spacial awareness and team tactics. Great fun and fitness for al
by Flicx UK

 

Nike Soccer Commercial - Good vs. Evil

By: Keith Marshall

This is a commercial for nike where the good guys (the allstar players of Europe) take on devil figures and beast them.

 

ENDURING PERFORMANCE

By: Keith Marshall

New Balance go the extra mile to deliver the best product for the runner

A New Balance film to launch the NBX collection and to celebrate 25 years of domestic manufacturing - delivering performance to the next level.