White Rose opponents wilted when faced by Gunner Henry

Former Premier League regulars Middlesbrough and Leeds United fared the worst against the Frenchman with Henry having netted 13 goals in 16 games against the Riversiders.

But the former Arsenal forward was even more prolific against Leeds whose net bulged at an average of a goal a game against the forward who registered 12 strikes against the Whites from 12 appearances.

Topping the list was the Frenchman’s amazing four-goal Friday night haul in a 5-0 romp at Highbury for Arsenal in April 2004 – the season Leeds were relegated from the Premier.

After an eight-year absence, Henry then returned to haunt Championship outfit Leeds eight years later when his sublime 78th-minute strike sent the visiting Whites out of the FA Cup.

Henry could not quite manage a four-timer against Middlesbrough but notably the Gunners star helped himself to a treble as Boro were blitzed 7-0 at Highbury in January 2006.

And Bradford City, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United all featured on the Frenchman’s hit-list with Henry having netted a goal apiece against the Bantams, Owls and Blades.

He scored once in just four outings against Bradford and once in two games lining up against the blue half of Sheffield, and Bradford.

Henry announced his retirement from football yesterday and will return to London to take up a role in the media. The 37-year-old former Arsenal striker left the New York Red Bulls at the start of the month after they were knocked out of the MLS play-offs, but there was speculation he might choose to play on at another club – with a return to the Gunners mooted.

However, the former France international and World Cup winner has instead called time on a trophy-laden career which included spells with Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona and the Red Bulls.

Henry said: “After 20 years in the game I have decided to retire from professional football. It has been an incredible journey and I would like to thank all the fans, team-mates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the French national team that have made my time in the game so special.

“It is now time for a different career path and I am pleased to say that I will be returning to London and joining Sky Sports. I will hopefully share some of the insights, observations and experiences I have learnt over the years with you guys.

“I have had some amazing memories (mostly good) and a wonderful experience.

“I hope you have enjoyed watching as much as I have enjoyed taking part.

“See you on the other side...”

Henry will always be most closely associated with Arsenal, where he is the all-time top goalscorer with 228 goals in 377 games across two different spells. Arsene Wenger, who had known him as a young player at Monaco, signed him from Juventus for £11m in 1999, and immediately shifted him from the wing to a striking position. His blend of pace and power made him one of the most feared forwards in English football, and Henry won the Premier League title twice with the Gunners, as well as the FA Cup three times.

Henry left Arsenal in 2007 and joined Barcelona, where he won the Champions League in 2009.