Revealed: Arsenal unveil statues of legends

Arsenal have unveiled statues of Herbert Chapman, Tony Adams and Thierry Henry to mark the club’s 125th anniversary this weekend.

The official unveiling of the statues outside the Emirates Stadium as part of the club’s celebrations took place this afternoon.

Chapman, who led the club to their first league titles in 1931 and 1933, Adams, who captained Arsenal to five league titles across three decades, and Henry, the club’s record goalscorer with 226, were the men honoured.

TH14′s statue is the pose he struck after scroing against T******** and ran to the Clock End at Highbury to celebrate in front of their followers. Superb, Arsenal.

AW praised TA6 at the ceremony. He said: “He is loved by every fan because he was exceptional, the symbol of what makes this club special.”

Wenger on Henry: “I had the luck to meet him at 17 and very proud he made a sensational career down simply to class. I know that he loves Arsenal deeply. He deserves this honour… I am proud of his sensational career.”  Henry said: “‘Wow! I never thought in my wildest dreams that this would happen. I have so much love for the club.”

CARL ELDRIDGE – using fat fingers on Twitter @eldomedia – great work from our attendee MIKE HARVEY on Twitter @my_karvey