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Ex-Player Thread James Henry 🐐

Left Wing Cross said:
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A lovely idea, and fitting to give him suitable recognition for his send off.

A strangely muted interview from the man himself, though. Perhaps we’ve been spoilt in recent weeks by the effusive sentiments from Des and Cam, even Murphy, about what the club means to them, but I didn’t get the sense from that that the club has meant as much to him as he has meant to us. Perhaps he’s been jaded by his being phased out over the last year or so.

It would be a shame if it has not been made clear to him how fondly he is regarded by all of a Yellow persuasion. I hope he sees the sentiments that have been expressed on here and elsewhere since the announcement that he would be moving on and is left in no doubt how much he is loved at Oxford United.
 
ttg17 said:
A lovely idea, and fitting to give him suitable recognition for his send off.

A strangely muted interview from the man himself, though. Perhaps we’ve been spoilt in recent weeks by the effusive sentiments from Des and Cam, even Murphy, about what the club means to them, but I didn’t get the sense from that that the club has meant as much to him as he has meant to us. Perhaps he’s been jaded by his being phased out over the last year or so.

It would be a shame if it has not been made clear to him how fondly he is regarded by all of a Yellow persuasion. I hope he sees the sentiments that have been expressed on here and elsewhere since the announcement that he would be moving on and is left in no doubt how much he is loved at Oxford United.
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I would say that exit interviews for players that aren't retiring from football altogether are very rare. The fact that he was open to give an interview for the fans at all shows what regard he has for the club.

That was a very ordinary interview from JH by his standards. He's had plenty of time since Wembley and the parade to process everything. I'm sure you'd have got the emotions you wanted from him if he was interviewed at those moments.
 
ttg17 said:
A lovely idea, and fitting to give him suitable recognition for his send off.

A strangely muted interview from the man himself, though. Perhaps we’ve been spoilt in recent weeks by the effusive sentiments from Des and Cam, even Murphy, about what the club means to them, but I didn’t get the sense from that that the club has meant as much to him as he has meant to us. Perhaps he’s been jaded by his being phased out over the last year or so.

It would be a shame if it has not been made clear to him how fondly he is regarded by all of a Yellow persuasion. I hope he sees the sentiments that have been expressed on here and elsewhere since the announcement that he would be moving on and is left in no doubt how much he is loved at Oxford United.
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Isn’t he just a quiet, modest guy? I agree that the interview was surprisingly muted and unrevealing.
 
ttg17 said:
A lovely idea, and fitting to give him suitable recognition for his send off.

A strangely muted interview from the man himself, though. Perhaps we’ve been spoilt in recent weeks by the effusive sentiments from Des and Cam, even Murphy, about what the club means to them, but I didn’t get the sense from that that the club has meant as much to him as he has meant to us. Perhaps he’s been jaded by his being phased out over the last year or so.

It would be a shame if it has not been made clear to him how fondly he is regarded by all of a Yellow persuasion. I hope he sees the sentiments that have been expressed on here and elsewhere since the announcement that he would be moving on and is left in no doubt how much he is loved at Oxford United.
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I think the club (or somebody else) are asking fans to send in short videos thanking him to put together into one piece.
 
beyondthefourth said:
I would say that exit interviews for players that aren't retiring from football altogether are very rare. The fact that he was open to give an interview for the fans at all shows what regard he has for the club.

That was a very ordinary interview from JH by his standards. He's had plenty of time since Wembley and the parade to process everything. I'm sure you'd have got the emotions you wanted from him if he was interviewed at those moments.
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I think it’s more that, while I wasn’t expecting gushing monologues in his responses (that would be very entitled), reading between the lines of his responses I got the sense of someone who’s maybe felt a little unappreciated. The focus on his coaching badges, the reference to coming here wanting to play more centrally, the insistence that he did the right thing playing the pass to Matty at Wembley, the inability to come up with any real highlight moments from his time here other than the Doncaster one already mentioned earlier in the interview (when, in comparison, off the top of my head I could name loads - the pinpoint cross at Fratton, the goal v Hull in the first game with fans in months, the genius winner at Hillsborough all spring to mind) were all a bit odd for me.

Not having a go at the man himself by any means. He’s under no obligation to feel a certain way about the club. It just felt a little sad that he maybe doesn’t share the great memories of his time here that we do of him.

Marked Ox said:
I think the club (or somebody else) are asking fans to send in short videos thanking him to put together into one piece.
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That would be a great idea. I hope it comes to fruition, he deserves it.
 
I suspect James doesn’t feel particularly comfortable doing interviews, a fairly quiet, private guy, his post match were always pretty much straight down the line, quite controlled, no sound bites for the press or anything like that, nothing controversial.

Apparently he’s not on social media, so clearly not interested in that side of being a modern day professional footballer or being in the limelight.

I’ve always liked him as a player and the way he conducts himself.
 
Yellow River said:
I suspect James doesn’t feel particularly comfortable doing interviews, a fairly quiet, private guy, his post match were always pretty much straight down the line, quite controlled, no sound bites for the press or anything like that, nothing controversial.

Apparently he’s not on social media, so clearly not interested in that side of being a modern day professional footballer or being in the limelight.

I’ve always liked him as a player and the way he conducts himself.
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I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t find himself a coaching role in our academy similar to how Andy Whing did once he’s done all his licenses.

Expect him to end up a localish side. Cheltenham wouldn’t shock me with the Matty T link up.
 
ttg17 said:
I think it’s more that, while I wasn’t expecting gushing monologues in his responses (that would be very entitled), reading between the lines of his responses I got the sense of someone who’s maybe felt a little unappreciated. The focus on his coaching badges, the reference to coming here wanting to play more centrally, the insistence that he did the right thing playing the pass to Matty at Wembley, the inability to come up with any real highlight moments from his time here other than the Doncaster one already mentioned earlier in the interview (when, in comparison, off the top of my head I could name loads - the pinpoint cross at Fratton, the goal v Hull in the first game with fans in months, the genius winner at Hillsborough all spring to mind) were all a bit odd for me.
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I felt much the same listening to it, thought he'd be more complimemtary about his years here but I guess it's entirely possible he just isn't one to externalise those sort of emotions.

Pleased he likes being referred to as the 🐐
 
Yellow River said:
I suspect James doesn’t feel particularly comfortable doing interviews, a fairly quiet, private guy, his post match were always pretty much straight down the line, quite controlled, no sound bites for the press or anything like that, nothing controversial.

Apparently he’s not on social media, so clearly not interested in that side of being a modern day professional footballer or being in the limelight.

I’ve always liked him as a player and the way he conducts himself.
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He seems very private, I bet he’s really amusing with his friends though
 
Plus the fact that the interviewer- new media chap had an inkling of club history but not enough to share a lot of "banter". Recently we have had the whole KR shenanigans and pulling the group together post LM so the memorable prob. tight lipped about if anything. The most recent compliment is that Craig Short told Des that if you want a goal in a crucial moment sub Jamo was your man and so it was.
 
JAMES Henry says that achieving promotion with Oxford United was the ‘icing on the cake’ as his seven-year tenure with the club draws to a close.
The 35-year-old midfielder is one of four out of contract players who will leave the U’s this summer, alongside Billy Bodin, Marcus Browne and Steve Seddon.
Henry’s exploits have written himself into modern United folklore, with his 58 goals ensuring only 10 players have scored more than him in the club’s history.
Those goals include the winner at Doncaster Rovers in April 2018, to help preserve Sky Bet League One safety, and his wonderful hat-trick at home to Lincoln City in August 2021.

He told this newspaper: “Looking back, there have been a lot of ups and downs, but to finish on such a high is probably the icing on the cake.
“Even this season, there have been ups and downs, but to finish like it did at Wembley was fantastic for the football club and everyone involved.”

Henry progressed through the academy at Reading, where he had loan spells at Nottingham Forest, AFC Bournemouth, Norwich City, and Millwall, before then signing permanently for the latter in July 2010.
He then joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2014, following a successful loan stint, before switching to the U’s in July 2017, after spending the 2016/17 campaign on loan at Bolton Wanderers.

Henry said: “That Doncaster goal was huge for me, and then the hat-trick against Lincoln. It’s only been a few weeks since it ended, and I haven’t had a chance myself to look back on and reflect on that seven-year period.

“I’m sure over time I will, and not just that, but the amazing people I’ve been able to meet and work with in my time here.
“That’s probably been the best bit. Making all those brilliant connections throughout the years.
“My career has been four main clubs really. I started at Reading and was there for a long period, and then I moved to Millwall for a good period, and then Wolves, and then to Oxford.

“There were a few loans in between, but it certainly helps to be at one club for a longer period of time.
“It helps you become invested in the club, and I’ve certainly been invested in Oxford United.
“The clubs that you’ve been at while, you always tend to look back, and when you load up the Sky Sports app, they’re the first teams you look for. That’ll certainly be the case for Oxford United.”

This is cute

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Big Ronaldo said:
On his day HE was the difference between us winning and losing and there was a period back there where every time he was on it, we won.
Great player who I personally will miss.
Another truly superb player who gave his all for the club.
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Agree entirely.
I said a couple of weeks back that if he and Cam played well we would usually win.
If he came on he wasn't just a game changer he was a game winner. If he was a few years younger I would have no hesitation in re-signing him I rated him that highly. He'll be missed at the club.
 
Mojofilter said:
JAMES Henry says that achieving promotion with Oxford United was the ‘icing on the cake’ as his seven-year tenure with the club draws to a close.
The 35-year-old midfielder is one of four out of contract players who will leave the U’s this summer, alongside Billy Bodin, Marcus Browne and Steve Seddon.
Henry’s exploits have written himself into modern United folklore, with his 58 goals ensuring only 10 players have scored more than him in the club’s history.
Those goals include the winner at Doncaster Rovers in April 2018, to help preserve Sky Bet League One safety, and his wonderful hat-trick at home to Lincoln City in August 2021.

He told this newspaper: “Looking back, there have been a lot of ups and downs, but to finish on such a high is probably the icing on the cake.
“Even this season, there have been ups and downs, but to finish like it did at Wembley was fantastic for the football club and everyone involved.”

Henry progressed through the academy at Reading, where he had loan spells at Nottingham Forest, AFC Bournemouth, Norwich City, and Millwall, before then signing permanently for the latter in July 2010.
He then joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2014, following a successful loan stint, before switching to the U’s in July 2017, after spending the 2016/17 campaign on loan at Bolton Wanderers.

Henry said: “That Doncaster goal was huge for me, and then the hat-trick against Lincoln. It’s only been a few weeks since it ended, and I haven’t had a chance myself to look back on and reflect on that seven-year period.

“I’m sure over time I will, and not just that, but the amazing people I’ve been able to meet and work with in my time here.
“That’s probably been the best bit. Making all those brilliant connections throughout the years.
“My career has been four main clubs really. I started at Reading and was there for a long period, and then I moved to Millwall for a good period, and then Wolves, and then to Oxford.

“There were a few loans in between, but it certainly helps to be at one club for a longer period of time.
“It helps you become invested in the club, and I’ve certainly been invested in Oxford United.
“The clubs that you’ve been at while, you always tend to look back, and when you load up the Sky Sports app, they’re the first teams you look for. That’ll certainly be the case for Oxford United.”

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Why have you done that? What's wrong with the link
 
Mojofilter said:
I think that is quite childish
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If standing up for our club against their bias, click-bait journalism is childish, then consider me guilty.

They're actively trying to destroy our chances of a stadium (and by extension, our club), if my "childish" actions stop them earning ad revenue, I will be perfectly happy accepting your criticism.
 
ttg17 said:
I think it’s more that, while I wasn’t expecting gushing monologues in his responses (that would be very entitled), reading between the lines of his responses I got the sense of someone who’s maybe felt a little unappreciated. The focus on his coaching badges, the reference to coming here wanting to play more centrally, the insistence that he did the right thing playing the pass to Matty at Wembley, the inability to come up with any real highlight moments from his time here other than the Doncaster one already mentioned earlier in the interview (when, in comparison, off the top of my head I could name loads - the pinpoint cross at Fratton, the goal v Hull in the first game with fans in months, the genius winner at Hillsborough all spring to mind) were all a bit odd for me.

Not having a go at the man himself by any means. He’s under no obligation to feel a certain way about the club. It just felt a little sad that he maybe doesn’t share the great memories of his time here that we do of him.


That would be a great idea. I hope it comes to fruition, he deserves it.
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Listen to todays edition of “The Dub”
His passion for the club, fellow players staff past and present, fans and the future shines through.
 
Carpy said:
If standing up for our club against their bias, click-bait journalism is childish, then consider me guilty.

They're actively trying to destroy our chances of a stadium (and by extension, our club), if my "childish" actions stop them earning ad revenue, I will be perfectly happy accepting your criticism.
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I think that's complete conjecture on your part (and the part of a few others) but is really nothing more than an opinion. And as with other opinions, you can have them but please don't be going around making other people play by your presumptions.
 
Mojofilter said:
I think that's complete conjecture on your part (and the part of a few others) but is really nothing more than an opinion. And as with other opinions, you can have them but please don't be going around making other people play by your presumptions.
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I agree. I don't think moderators should edit other people's posts. It feels wrong.
 
foghorn said:
I agree. I don't think moderators should edit other people's posts. It feels wrong.
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Fair enough, the other option is to delete them completely.

As Oxford United fans, perhaps we can find another hill to die on. The Oxford Mail continue to disproportionately represent the voice of those against this stadium, and whether an agenda against the club or simply shameless clickbaiting, they're doing our club and it's future an awful lot of harm.
 
NorthernExile said:
Fair enough, the other option is to delete them completely.

As Oxford United fans, perhaps we can find another hill to die on. The Oxford Mail continue to disproportionately represent the voice of those against this stadium, and whether an agenda against the club or simply shameless clickbaiting, they're doing our club and it's future an awful lot of harm.
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Probably doing themselves a lot of harm as well. I no longer visit their page for U's news (and hence also never end up clicking on the Jeremy Clarkson etc stories either), and I wouldn't click on a link to the OM if it was included in a post on here.
 
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