Thierry Henry has emerged as a shock replacement for the experienced Steve Bruce at Aston Villa, provided the new owners go for a change at the start of the season. The legendary Premier League and Arsenal striker left punditry in Sky Sports to concentrate on learning football management and pursuing a career in it.
Villa are in dire straits financially and current boss Steve Bruce is struggling to keep his top players. However, following the takeover by the new owners, there is a vast possibility that they might look for a change in leadership.
Thierry Henry proved his worth assisting Roberto Martinez in Belgium’s dream run to a third-place finish in the World Cup, beating favourites Brazil in the process. It probably has somewhat urged the Frenchman to continue working in this area of the game and enhance his reputation as a manager by taking charge of a club.
Although Aston Villa aren’t in a great position in terms of finance and the players they have, it will be a great experience for Henry to start his managing career with them. The 40-year-old has shown his winning mentality on the pitch even in the toughest of stages. His experience as a player will surely help him if and when he takes up this job.
During his short and effective career as a TV pundit, Henry exhibited an excellent tactical understanding of the game while explaining certain things. We all know that he was an intelligent player but it looks like he is also a fantastic reader of the game, which was epitomized by his punditry on Sky Sports.
Not all great players become good coaches or managers but Henry has a unique perception about this sport and technical knowledge of the highest order to become a good boss.
Hence, it isn’t surprising to see that he has been shortlisted by Aston Villa for taking up the mangerial role. It’s true that he is short on experience but he has the abilities and know-how to perform his duty to the top of his ability.
For Henry as well, it will be an opportune moment to grab this chance and make it count. This will assist him to intensify his status as a good manager, and big offers may come up sooner rather than later.
