Thierry Henry apologises for swearing to Arsenal fan

Thierry Henry apologises for swearing to Arsenal fan

Thierry Henry has issued an apology to Arsenal
fans for his x-rated outburst at one of the club's
fans.
The French forward, 34, admitted that he lost his
temper after the Gunners' unexpected 3-2 defeat
at the hands of Swansea.
One fan had shouted abuse at the players as
they applauded the travelling support, and Henry
admitted to losing his cool.
'I was really shocked and disappointed on
Sunday - and not just at the result,' Henry told
The Sun.
'After the final whistle of a very tricky game, I
insisted the whole team go and applaud the
Arsenal supporters.
'When I arrived in front of our own fans, I
couldn't understand the abuse the team were
getting from one of them.
'I wanted to tell the fan in question that we need
their support not abuse. The sentiment was right
but in hindsight could have been better
expressed.
'So I would like to first and foremost apologise
for using inappropriate language to that particular
'supporter'.
Apology: Henry admitted to losing his cool
'I didn't intend to be malicious or
threatening and am aware that it
could have been said in a calmer
manner.
'We have had great moments at
this club but we are all in this
together. We need your support
in the good times but more
importantly the bad.
'Let's get behind the team against Manchester
United on Sunday and try to get three points to
get the season back on track.'
Henry, meanwhile, will escape
punishment for his angry
confrontation with an Arsenal
fan after Sky decided not to re-
run potentially damning
television footage.
Viewers of Swansea’s 3-2
victory over the Gunners on
Sunday saw Henry react to an
away supporter and appear to
beckon the fan on to the pitch
at the Liberty Stadium.
Arsenal insist the altercation
was not heated and Henry
merely told the fan he must
support the team despite the
disappointing result.
But Sportsmail understands
Sky Sports consulted a lip-
reading expert to decipher the
Frenchman’s response, which
they deny, and have
subsequently decided not to
replay the film.
Sky have also refused to
release the footage to this
newspaper and do not plan to
broadcast it again.
The FA, who have not
received any complaints about
the incident, would need to see
the footage before deciding
whether to act.