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Thierry Henry Is Not A Cheat - Manchester United’s Gary Neville
Handball was purely instinct, claims full back.
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Nov 22, 2009 10:55:51 AM
Manchester United defender Gary Neville has leapt to the defence of Thierry Henry by insisting that labeling the French striker a cheat is “wrong”.
The Barcelona man has been the subject of fierce criticism after he clearly handled the ball, setting up a goal for William Gallas, which subsequently sent France to the World Cup at the expense of the Republic or Ireland.
The game has sparked debate worldwide with many calling for a replay which FIFA has rejected and Henry attracting critics for his part in the goal.
However, writing in his regular column for Malta’s Sunday Times, Neville has defended the striker and insisted it was an instinctive reaction.
“There is no doubt that Thierry Henry handled the ball before crossing for William Gallas to score the goal that sent France to the World Cup and left Ireland's dream in tatters,” wrote the Red Devil.
"[But] to label Henry a cheat is wrong.
"Everyone who has played football will know that when the ball comes up at your side, your arm can come out instinctively.
"We have all done things in football matches in the heat of the moment that we have regretted later. The referee has to spot these things."
The 34-year-old also went on to insist the introduction of video technology into football was just a matter of time.
He added, “When there is a contentious goal, bad foul or penalty incident then the game is stopped for a period of time anyway, so a video replay could be looked at.
“I said a few weeks ago that video technology has helped rugby and cricket; it is inevitable that it will be introduced in football one day.”
Gill Clark, Goal.com UK
The Barcelona man has been the subject of fierce criticism after he clearly handled the ball, setting up a goal for William Gallas, which subsequently sent France to the World Cup at the expense of the Republic or Ireland.
The game has sparked debate worldwide with many calling for a replay which FIFA has rejected and Henry attracting critics for his part in the goal.
However, writing in his regular column for Malta’s Sunday Times, Neville has defended the striker and insisted it was an instinctive reaction.
“There is no doubt that Thierry Henry handled the ball before crossing for William Gallas to score the goal that sent France to the World Cup and left Ireland's dream in tatters,” wrote the Red Devil.
"[But] to label Henry a cheat is wrong.
"Everyone who has played football will know that when the ball comes up at your side, your arm can come out instinctively.
"We have all done things in football matches in the heat of the moment that we have regretted later. The referee has to spot these things."
The 34-year-old also went on to insist the introduction of video technology into football was just a matter of time.
He added, “When there is a contentious goal, bad foul or penalty incident then the game is stopped for a period of time anyway, so a video replay could be looked at.
“I said a few weeks ago that video technology has helped rugby and cricket; it is inevitable that it will be introduced in football one day.”
Gill Clark, Goal.com UK
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