HENRY SUPPORT FOR SCHOLES CASE
Thierry Henry knows a thing or two about what it takes to earn the respect of your fellow pros to be crowned PFA Player of the Year - and reckons Paul Scholes has the game to top everyone this season.
The Arsenal captain was the winner of the prestigious accolade in both 2003 and 2004.
Manchester United midfielder Scholes, 32, is on the six-man shortlist along with Henry's team-mate Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, Christiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and last year's winner Steven Gerrard.
United winger Ronaldo, 22, is the bookmakers favourite and, like Fabregas, is also nominated for the PFA's young player award.
For Henry, however, it is the contribution former England international Scholes has made following his return to fitness with the Barclays Premiership leaders after a long lay off because of blurred vision which stands him out this season.
"Good luck to Cesc, but obviously I am not allowed to vote for a team-mate, my vote went to Paul Scholes," said the Arsenal captain.
"You saw how much Manchester United missed him last season, and you have seen what a difference he has made when he has come back this year."
Henry - currently sidelined himself through injury - has, though, been impressed by the form of Ronaldo.
He added: "If Cristiano Ronaldo does not win the main award, I think he should take the young player award.
"All he was missing was goals and assists - but he has added that this year so I would be very surprised if he does not win it."
Fabregas helped Arsenal secure a 3-1 win over Manchester City last night to stay on course for Champions League qualification again.
It was his second Premiership goal in the space of four days - which doubled his tally for the whole campaign.
Henry said: "Cesc has had a fantastic season, and although he had not scored in the league before the Bolton game, he had been involved in so many goals for us.
"But for him, it was playing on his mind. Going one month or two without scoring starts to play on your mind - but eight months? It must have been on his shoulders."
Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney, a two-time PFA winner, is also nominated again in the young player category.
Reading striker Kevin Doyle, 23, Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, 19, and 18-year-old defender Micah Richards, of Manchester City, complete the shortlist. More
The Arsenal captain was the winner of the prestigious accolade in both 2003 and 2004.
Manchester United midfielder Scholes, 32, is on the six-man shortlist along with Henry's team-mate Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, Christiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and last year's winner Steven Gerrard.
United winger Ronaldo, 22, is the bookmakers favourite and, like Fabregas, is also nominated for the PFA's young player award.
For Henry, however, it is the contribution former England international Scholes has made following his return to fitness with the Barclays Premiership leaders after a long lay off because of blurred vision which stands him out this season.
"Good luck to Cesc, but obviously I am not allowed to vote for a team-mate, my vote went to Paul Scholes," said the Arsenal captain.
"You saw how much Manchester United missed him last season, and you have seen what a difference he has made when he has come back this year."
Henry - currently sidelined himself through injury - has, though, been impressed by the form of Ronaldo.
He added: "If Cristiano Ronaldo does not win the main award, I think he should take the young player award.
"All he was missing was goals and assists - but he has added that this year so I would be very surprised if he does not win it."
Fabregas helped Arsenal secure a 3-1 win over Manchester City last night to stay on course for Champions League qualification again.
It was his second Premiership goal in the space of four days - which doubled his tally for the whole campaign.
Henry said: "Cesc has had a fantastic season, and although he had not scored in the league before the Bolton game, he had been involved in so many goals for us.
"But for him, it was playing on his mind. Going one month or two without scoring starts to play on your mind - but eight months? It must have been on his shoulders."
Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney, a two-time PFA winner, is also nominated again in the young player category.
Reading striker Kevin Doyle, 23, Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, 19, and 18-year-old defender Micah Richards, of Manchester City, complete the shortlist. More
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