Comments on: How Long Until We Forgive Thierry Henry?

By: kmmak2000

kmmak2000 — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:03:14 +0000

Title: instinctive action vs reflex action

Secondary school biology students know what is reflex action. Upon a stimulus, the body will involuntary react without the need of control of the brain; this action is called reflex action which only needs the spinal cord in the vertebral column to control. For instance, if someone’s hand accidentally touched high heat, his hand will retreat quickly without the thinking of the person’s brain. Once, scientist wanted to use this phenomenon to develop a method to cure “Superman Christopher Reeves”.

On the other hand, instinctive action is something that needs the control of the brain. For example, if a dog, or lion sees something running, instinctively it will chase. In a dog race, when the dogs see the moving electric rabbit, they instinctively chase. A man sees a beautiful woman, instinctively he will think of sex.

Soccer player are trained not to use hands. If Thierry Henry touched the ball instinctive, then, it would mean that either he has been trained to use hands, or he touched deliberately. If he touched the ball accidentally, he would retreat his hand reflexively by the nerves in the spinal cord without the consciousness of the brain.

“True reflexes can be distinguished from instincts by their seat in the nervous system; reflexes are controlled by spinal or other peripheral ganglia, but instincts are the province of the brain.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instinct), accessed 14 Dec 09.

It is not logical to defend Henry by the pretext of “instinctive action”.

By: jacob

jacob — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:28:56 +0000

Most of the world still haven’t forgiven Zidane for his disgraceful 06 world cup exit of shame so Henry has a long way to go

By: kmmak2000

kmmak2000 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:43:21 +0000

T. Henry,

In your words you admitted cheating. “you have all cheated in one way or another”, you said. How dare you are accusing everyone has cheat.

And in the last part you said, “I am not a cheat.” Are you sober?

You use a name “T. Henry”. I don’t think you are Thierry Daniel Henry.

By: T. Henry

T. Henry — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:44:50 +0000

I do not ask for forgiveness… you have all cheated in one way or another. Ireland did not complain when a blatant favorable call was made in a previous game. Ireland should not blame me for their own inadequacies. THank you. I am not a cheat. ~T. Henry

By: kmmak2000

kmmak2000 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:49:53 +0000

I still do not know why there are so many around the world to say that Henry does not deserve a punishment (despite not majority) and an inquest by FIFA.

I really want to know around the world whether only Australia has a after match review panel.

Below is a “clip” from the A-league, Australia:

“Independent Match Review Panel – Round 17
Monday, 7 December 2009
by FFA

Ben Sigmund
Ben Sigmund

The independent Match Review Panel, consisting of Barry Such (Chair), Alan Davidson and Simon Micallef, convened to consider the following incident from Round 17 of the Hyundai A-League:

The incident involving Ben Sigmund (Wellington Phoenix FC) and Adrian Leijer (Melbourne Victory FC) in the 36th minute of the match between the clubs on Friday night. As the incident escaped the attention of referee, the MRP has the authority to consider the incident. The MRP alleges that Ben Sigmund had committed the offence of “Assault on a Player (e.g. violent conduct when not challenging for the ball)” against Leijer and proposes a sanction of three (3) matches. This is one (1) additional match to the two (2) match minimum sanction for such an offence. The player has until 12.00 noon (AEDT) tomorrow to accept the proposed sanction or refer the matter to a hearing by the FFA Disciplinary Committee.”

It is not only soccer in Australia has a review panel, also is the AFL, and NRL, and Ruby Union.

By: Jasper

Jasper — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:18:24 +0000

I can understand a player being caught with his hand in the air when a ball comes in. I can even understand going for a header and your hand getting in the way of the ball. For Henry he saw an opportunity to cheat and took advantage of it. The ball hit his hand and when the whistle wasn’t called what did he do? He used his hand to direct the ball so he could make the pass and get France the goal. Acting on impulse? I think not. His actions were thought out and executed with him believing that nobody would notice. And if he really was acting on impulse then why on earth would he do his celebratory victory gallop acting like it was a well fought goal rather than a muted celebration over a referee error?

By: Coconut

Coconut — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:58:39 +0000

people who say it was impulsive reaction are rubbish.

my impulse would be to try to NOT use my hands at all.

it’s like us americans who drive. we’re taught not to drive automatics with both our feet. so when we’re about to crash into something? instictive/impulsively, we slam our right foot onto the brakes. not our left, not both feet, only our right foot.

in all the time i’ve played soccer, i not onced had the impulse to grab/control a ball with my hands, especially not within scoring distance.

By: Pierre

Pierre — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:25:31 +0000

Hopefully Henry will
have the decency to retire from international football.

By: baw4367

baw4367 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:36:14 +0000

Roy Keanes comments said it all. Period.

By: reggaeman

reggaeman — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:21:13 +0000

I dont have a problem with Henry, my problem is with FIFA they need to clean house they are talking about coruption in Football they should start with themself coz they STINK of coruption and the ref Martin H should be ban for life from the game as for how I will remember Henry well he’s a cheat and nothing more but i can forgive him, what else can we do, move on , just too bad he will be remebered as a CHEAT.