HENRY LINING UP JOHN TERRY

HENRY LINING UP TERRY

07/10/18

Thierry Henry is to be the new manager of Aston Villa and his first ‘signing’ will be John Terry, according to the Mail on Sunday.
Terry is set to return to Villa Park as Henry’s No2 in a dream line-up for Villa’s hierarchy. It is believed both interviewed for the post as manager but Henry’s greater experience got him the nod. The duo have been told they are expected to win promotion to the Premier League ‘sooner rather than later’.

The news is likely to thrill Villa’s hardcore support, who had grown frustrated with life under Steve Bruce.

Henry, Belgium’s assistant coach, has worked with Roberto Martinez during the World Cup and made it clear he wanted the top role in talks with the Aston Villa owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens.


Ex Chelsea skipper Terry was said to be humble in conversations with the Villa board and was also believed to be concerned about stepping into the shoes of Steve Bruce, who took him to Villa Park as a player last season. He described Bruce as ‘a great man’.

VILLA IN FOR HENRY

Aston Villa have spoken to Thierry Henry as the club closes in on appointing the former Arsenal striker as manager, according to the Mail on Sunday.


Discussions have taken place between Henry and Villa's hierarchy, with owner Nassef Sawiris understood to be keen for the appointment.
Sawiris, the Egyptian billionaire, was an Arsenal season ticket holder as Henry led the line at Highbury and believes he can improve Villa's style of performance. Supporters turned on Steve Bruce over a perceived lack of adventure in displays.
Christian Purslow, Villa's new chief executive, is heading the process that should conclude before the team's next Championship fixture against Swansea on October 20.
Henry's involvement with Belgium may affect that timeline. The 41-year-old is due to assist Roberto Martinez during international fixtures against Switzerland and Holland.