Seems it's not just the Arsenal who are happy he's staying!

THIERRY HENRY’S decision to stay at Arsenal has been greeted with joy across the Premiership.


An ASTON VILLA spokesman said: “Apart from when we face Arsenal, we are delighted Thierry Henry is staying in the Premiership.”

BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes said: “The presence of players like Henry helps maintain the Premiership as one of the world’s best leagues.”

BOLTON chief Sam Allardyce said: “He’s what the Premiership is about, a world-class player. He will enhance our domestic football again.”

CHARLTON midfielder Matt Holland said: “He can be even more of a talisman for their youngsters.”

CHELSEA chief Jose Mourinho said: “It’s fantastic. We should be very, very proud to have Henry playing in English football again next season.”

Former EVERTON ace Derek Mountfield said: “Many would have liked to have seen the back of him. But it’s good for the game he’s staying.”

SunSport columnist and former FULHAM defender Tony Gale said: “It’s wonderful to see a player showing loyalty to his club and fans.”

A LIVERPOOL spokesman said: “Henry is a very gifted player. We look forward to seeing him in the Premiership next season.”

MANCHESTER CITY boss Stuart Pearce said: “He can go on to be the undoubted No 1 Premiership player of all time.”

Former MANCHESTER UNITED defender Arthur Albiston said: “Henry is right up there with Cantona, Zola and Bergkamp as one of the best foreign players to have played in the Premiership.”

Lennie Lawrence, ex-boss at MIDDLESBROUGH, said: “His passion comes across to the millions. He has raised the bar in the last few years.”

NEWCASTLE legend Malcolm Macdonald, who also starred for the Gunners, said: “He lights up every pitch he plays on even if he breaks a few opposition hearts along the way. He is irreplaceable.”

PORTSMOUTH boss Harry Redknapp said: “He’s a credit to football and the Premier League.”

A READING spokesman said: “As newcomers to the Premiership, we are delighted such an exciting player will continue to grace English football.”

Former SHEFFIELD UNITED striker Brian Deane said: “He is one of the reasons why the Premiership is regarded as the best league in the world.”

TOTTENHAM great and SunSport columnist Chris Waddle said: “Arsenal must have broke the bank to keep him but he’s worth every penny.”

WEST HAM favourite Tony Cottee said: “I’d heard on the grapevine he was definitely going so it was a big surprise to hear he’s staying.”

WIGAN midfielder Lee McCulloch said: “I’m glad I’m not a centre-half when Henry is playing.”