Quote Originally Posted by LDG View Post
Henry is one of a kind, and they don't come along very often. The only players in the PL currently performing to that standard, I can think of that come close (and haven't yet proven it over a sustained period) are Augero and Silva.

That said, it shows how badly we need another finisher. We create more than enough chances, but don't put the ball in the back of the net enough. It's partly why I think Henry is a decent signing, because he'll find the space, and convert the chance.

We have no problem in getting into dangerous areas, we just haven't had anyone other than RVP who can consistently convert. If Arshavin could find some confidence, he'd be knocking a few in too....
It's not just Henry though, Pires, Overmars, Vieira, Ljungberg, Adams, Seaman, Cole, Lauren and the list goes on. We have so few class players days it's untrue and it shows, you can put it down to lack of composure etc etc but IMO it's just a lack of class and ability in a lot of cases.

We're never really challenging because we don't have the class of players.