Henrik Larsson on staying loyal to Celtic and his Man Utd regret! | Transfer Talk Podcast

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Henrik Larsson reveals all on his playing career, including why he stayed loyal to Celtic and what happened when he TURNED DOWN Sir Alex Ferguson’s last-ditch attempt to keep him at Man Utd.
03:24 Arriving at Celtic and the role of Wim Jansen in the deal
07:00 Recovering from a double leg fracture for the Euros
09:45 How Martin O’Neill transformed Celtic into treble winners
17:26 Leaving Celtic to join Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto’o at Barcelona
26:23 Inspiring Barcelona to a Champions League final win over Arsenal
32:13 Surprise loan move to Manchester United explained
34:49 How Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville tried to keep him at United
38:09 Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi
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[@capodicapi5903]

As a swede it gives me such a satisfaction to read the comments and see how much love the Celtic fans got for him, we shared and enjoyed him together, hail hail!!☘️🇸🇪

[@PaulCockburn]

We didn't just enjoy him @De Sant he defined our lives. I watched the guy play a style of football I don't think anyone has ever done since, yeah messi included, I find it hard to watch his goals on youtube without a tear forming in my eye, in a good way. He was and will always be "The King". Henrik Larsson, Henrik Larsson, Henrik Larsonn is the king of Kings (Henrik Stenson is also special, and a King, but that's a different story!!!)

[@rigatone]

We really did love him. I remember when he left, fighting back emotions. Henrik is just one of those great footballers who you are lucky enough to see or realise how good they are. But he's also a wonderful human being and I think even more people appreciate him for that. Sweden - Tak :-)

[@Gartly]

It was a relationship as deep as any one could imagine, at Henriks last game at Celtic Park everyone in that crowd of 60,000 were weeping uncontrollably including Henrik.We did indeed share him and we thank Sweden for his short time in Scotland, it was simply magical

[@raycroal]

@@rigatone is that you brendan?

[@raycroal]

@@Gartly is that because he scored and set one up after he came on as a sub?

[@raymondbruce7175]

I've never known a man so loved by Celtic fans since Jock Stein and Jimmy Johnstone . A truly great player.

[@soaringbeyond]

The most overlooked and underrated player ever, such a gentleman and humble, loyal guy your commitment to my club Celtic will never be forgotten. A true Legend.🍀💪

[@jimpring123]

As a Rangers fan , I have to agree ,

[@neiljones5949]

...respected the world over (gers fan💙) only celtc player in my life ive loved

[@paullevi5598]

@@neiljones5949 Well said. Respects.

[@randomkiliinterviews9453]

Celtic is a wonderful club.. I love the city too.. I even love the subdued rainy whether.. the greenish greyish castles.. Edinburgh is just as amazing. A shame some people see PSG and ManCity as big clubs but not Celtic. Its not true. It doesnt get bigger than Celtic in many dimensions outside money and CL success.

[@raycroal]

did this guy play with celtic too?

[@davidzhong2943]

This guy single handedly broke Arsenal fan hearts in the 2006 CL final. As a gooner, I still remembered the pain and gets reminded of it every year we become more and more distant from the competition. But hands down, he should have been considered one of the bestest players every graced the game! Not only skills, but desire and work rate and consistency throughout his career! How I wished he played for Arsenal!

[@johnavernia1026]

Same. I'm happy for him because Celtic appreciated him so much. But I would love to see him with Arsenal back then.

[@bigchat1232]

As a Man City fan I have nothing but respect for Larsson. He was class at Celtic, class at Barca and class at United. The fact that he is so humble about it makes me like him even more. Even on his principles for him to say no to extending his loan at United when they were at their peak due to his promise to go back to the hometown club who signed him and loaned him out because of wanting a home for his children instead of money and trophy glory, he is to me a much bigger legend than Zlatan. Big respect to you Henrik.

[@jixuscrixus1967]

big chat, wonderful sentiments and so very true.

[@josephdyson3737]

As a United fan, I was gutted when Larsson left, his parting gift sent us through against Lille... how I would’ve loved to have a peak Larsson playing for us...

[@Tatwamasi_Om]

@Razza Boy nah lol Zlatan is god.

[@williamdrummond3768]

Quality of the highest standards and the quality of the level of service we all know that the quality of service is very important and extremely physical and efficient service will not be required for any other reason or as a result of the highest standards only the green will be just the main test and we expect to get the 10 in a row with a quadruple treble ( NO WHAT IT'S JUST A CASE OF A GOOD WOR LDWIDE AND A GOOD STRONG FAMILY WHO IS ALWAYS THERE TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF THE HIGHEST STANDARDS C.O.Y.B.I.G HH88

[@ViffeNify]

@@Tatwamasi_Om In Sweden, we dont belive in gods.

[@UnderAGlassMetropolis]

As a Rangers fan I've nothing but respect for Henrik Larsson, one of the finest players to grace the SPL and what a fantastic professional, he could do anything on his day and was easily in the top 5 strikers in world football in his prime.

[@billy78son77]

Got to mention Brian Laudrup aswell mate. Both were world class and stayed for the best part of their careers which says a lot for both clubs. They managed to keep these phenomenal talents in Scotland for so long

[@Goody2804]

Hes no gan to suck u off mate ​@@billy78son77

[@Hew1888]

I genuinely couldn't be any more prouder to see Larsson go on and achieve what he did after Celtic. That win in the champions league meant alot to the Celtic support. He gave us his best years and served the club loyally. An absolute legend of the club

[@Veronacelt]

I'm a 46 yr old man and I'm not ashamed to admit that this guy is my hero, if only more professional footballers of today showed the same committemnt and humility that this legend showed throughout his career then football would be a far better place!

[@Mw2_OG]

Don’t regret a thing Henrik, although short we were thrilled to see you in a United shirt for the time we did and we regard you higher than a lot of the players we’ve seen over the last 6 years.. nothing but respect for an absolute legend of the game

[@User-ys5bn]

Jimmy conway yeah and lingard played a full season and got zero goals zero assists. Best Swedish player of all time along with Freddie and Zlatan

[@Retrostar619]

@Jimmy conway Fergerson talks about how professional Henrik was in training and how, even in the short space of time he was there, he served as a fine example to the younger players. Not many in the current squad would be able to claim that.

[@Mw2_OG]

John MacLean 400+ people say otherwise you ignorant mug

[@ImmortalMachine]

@Stephen ssr&rtv2020 he's Scottish not English ya tit.

[@James-co2nb]

@Jimmy conway That means people weren't thrilled to see him?

[@user-ht9jw5mo4s]

What a player, what a gentleman, what an inspiration. The best player ever to grace the football pitches of Scotland. LEGENDARY.

[@kevinbuick8749]

As a Celtic fan, I rest easy knowing Henrik got European success eventually. I'd have hated for him to retire without that accolade. Would have loved to see him lift the UEFA cup but on a personal level I'm just glad he got to cross that off his list.

[@Ecky5165.]

We would've if it wasn't for diver Oooop's Deco.

[@rossm685]

Yeah well deserved, guys a legend up there with the best !!!

[@lewismckenzie236]

@@Ecky5165. There were far worse on the night than Deco. That Porto team had more than enough to beat us without their antics. A better keeper and we could've taken it to penalties. Douglas made an arse of the winner.

[@Ecky5165.]

@@lewismckenzie236 Have to agree with that overall.

[@tomhendy1993]

Glad u said that bro I was delighted 4 him he deserved it

[@gfb6745]

As a Rangers fan I feel blessed to have watched this man play. Broke our hearts a few times, but what a talent. Laudrup and Gazza are the best I seen for us, Gazza in the 8 in a row season was world class, and Larsson was right up there, if not better. Just a joy to watch at times, I always feel staying with Celtic showed his great nature as a loyal man, as I feel he could have went to play for anyone in his prime, and stayed true. You don't get that in football anymore.

[@thecelt4931]

Yeah Laudrup was special...

[@starofdavid9919]

Celtic fan, we have seen the last of these types of players, different game now and I'm not so keen anymore.

[@speckyhotdog84anderson6]

Him & Brian Laudrup were different animals back then could you imagine those 2 playing in the same team in there primes the mind boggles 🤯👍

[@BeatPoet67]

I was gutted when he left Celtic but remember hearing that Barca were interested in him when I was on holiday in Greece. I was so proud. Going from Celtic to Barcelona at 32. Impossible. When he set up that goal in the CL final I almost burst through the roof. He was such a great player. Sixteen years since he left. F hell.

[@rosshamilton5615]

Phenomenal. I'm a lifelong Celtic fan who is Australian born, so lucky to have seen him live and met him at the doors of Celtic Park. To recall what he achieved post Celtic is incredible. A true Celtic legend. A true footballing legend. Also so humble. Henke 🍀

[@olanordmann8588]

That is the kind of character that players had before social-media made having lots followers more important than being a man of honor. Top player and top man.

[@danielthompson6448]

Not really, even back then all top footballers had websites ran by agencies, if things like Instagram had been around in the 80's I'm sure Van Basten, Maradona and Platini would have used it like Neymar, Ronaldo or whoever nowadays. Wouldn't really affect them as footballers or people.

[@Jamiegallagher03]

King of kings 💚🍀🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇸🇪

[@soldierofgod349]

Randy Marsh what team do you support?

[@davegraham4607]

@@soldierofgod349 Rangers and Chelsea 🇬🇧

[@soldierofgod349]

Dave Graham I never asked you zombie,how many points you behind Celtic? And what was the score against Bayern last night 😂😂😂

[@davegraham4607]

@@soldierofgod349 well done In a league full of absolute rubbish and enjoy your fake 9 in a row can't believe how stupid the Tim's are Rangers were not in the league for years and Celtic fans thought they were world beaters winning against the likes of Hearts and thistle wonder why Rodgers left Haha hahaha. CELTIC SCOTLANDS SHAME 🇬🇧

[@davegraham4607]

@@soldierofgod349 I still think it's so funny how a team like Celtic and Rangers think there any good come down south and you would see just because Celtic have a stadium full of morons don't make them any good we all have a great laugh in the pub about the treble treble imagine even shouting about it so embarrassing.

[@4thamigo776]

Always be loved by celtic fans for his loyalty & master class of finishing. So happy I had the privilege to see this amazing man in the Hoops, Hail Hail King Henrik!!! Once a Celt always a Celt!!

[@Nozylatten]

Same mate 💯

[@reecerobert7693]

@Marq LOECSTA hes a hero till us all unbelievable player maybe not take him as manager player tho but loved by us all king off kings best player in that league ever and maybe there will not be a better player

[@hmu05366]

@@reecerobert7693 - best player in Scottish league ever? Dunno about that...

[@jackgers]

Met him at Glasgow airport got him to sign my passport and i`m a gers fan. Total respect for Henrik.

[@SportsHDedits]

total respect mate i saw laudrup in glasgow airport had to get a picture and autograph

[@jixuscrixus1967]

Lucky b’s the pair of you; all I ever got was a seat beside BFDJ early 1981/2 on the Glasgow-London shuttle, I asked him to sign page three of the Record/Sun or whatever I had to take back to the office in Dubai, naturally he signed off as DJ, WATP.... 🤣🤣🤣

[@tomhendy1993]

I respect u 4 saying that bro respect from Ireland up the boys😀😀

[@tomhendy1993]

@@SportsHDedits I'm a Irish Celtic fan but I have to respect a great player no matter who they play for so fair play to u bro up the Boys

[@Irish780]

@@tomhendy1993 wow thumbs up for a rangers fan am i really writing this lol

[@cfcdaviddcfc]

this man in his peak years would walk into any club around europe , the most underrated striker to have ever played the game , he is up there with the absolute best.

[@darthsniff7598]

cfcdaviddcfc Larson and John hartson (bald striker think that was his name) will always be best strikers in Scottish football

[@Craig_whyte]

Darth Sniff big hartson was a good player considering his size

[@kygodragon4782]

Henry and Ronaldinho were at least 5 levels above him. Even Van Nistlerooy, Etoo, Ibrahimovich, Bergkamp and many more were better. *FACT*

[@Craig_whyte]

Darren all those guys mentioned where greats, Henry and Ronaldinho being my all time favourite players miles above what you get these days imo but I don’t get why you go “FACT” like your are god or something lol.

[@kygodragon4782]

@First Name You're clearly blind and dumb, the comment you replied to mentions 6 footballers, and then you ask if I only know two footballers. SMH you are seriously dumb. 🤦‍♂️👏

[@xocsm_]

21:42 love how he mentions Carles Puyol after the interviewer mentions everyone but Puyol.. a very underrated barcalona legend in that regard.. not many people talk about him.🍀

[@leecutty8184]

KayAre Yeah I don’t get how he isn’t mentioned more, he was the captain through a lot of the era of dominance and an unreal player.

[@xocsm_]

Lee Cutty yeah sadly defenders get over looked.. even though he was a key part of the barcalona and spain dominance era.. pique looks so average without him.. and they still have failed to replace him after all these years..

[@duznygeyafock]

Underrated by whom?

[@pajuniemi210]

@@duznygeyafock my thoughts exactly!! I thought Puyol is one of the more famous players to ever play for Barcelona :D Of course its the strikers and attacking midfielders that gather more attention, they score more goals but I am sure everyone knows mr. Puyol

[@xocsm_]

Konsta Pajuniemi underrated doesn’t mean unknown.. you just seen a interview mention every single barcalona legend.. and they left out puyol..

[@rossm685]

Best I've ever witnessed in Scotland bar none from a rangers fan !!! Guy was absolutely class ran the show on many occasions against the best teams out there 👍✌

[@dozzio]

Even as a Rangers fan, he's one of the top players ever to play in Scotland

[@fasteee]

Not one of the best the best

[@ConnorMcCartney95]

You don't need to mention you're a rangers fan, he clearly he is.

[@straightwhitemale3388]

@Slayer Bass 90s techno muscle well that’s debatable, obviously depending on who you support first then actual stats.

[@mitchconroy1840]

as a rangers fan, hes the best to ever play in scotland

[@tryagain873]

Doogie Carpit Burger you got this donkey sussed doogster

[@jonathanjordon4769]

This guy is timeless, a truly world class striker, humble and inspirational.

[@stephenbegley8611]

My wee bruv loved this gie what a fantastic player and gentlemen he lit up the league and Scottish football a marvel at the game what a honour to have watched this guy

[@gmaccruyff55]

In an era when Celtic and Rangers were getting to European finals! Henrik is a fantastic human being!

[@Cairo98_]

👍

[@countmackula9697]

Thumbs up from Hearts

[@Sasso-pf1mo]

Yea i remember the ranger's fan's smashing up Manchester after losing a final there 😂

[@loishill6053]

They had good teams back then

[@moemoe2627]

Yeah, without financial cheating too!

[@caley8200]

Larsson's honesty and integrity makes him a standout amongst other global superstars of the game.

[@Sasso-pf1mo]

Fantastic player.. Seeing him for united in those few games i quickly realised he was far more than a goalscorer.. His football intelligence was off the charts!!

[@PaulDavis-qm7to]

Absolutely. In addition to his (sometimes phenomenal) goals, he was (like Kenny Dalglish) an old-fashioned inside-forward par excellence. His dummy to take out Colin Hendry for the first goal in the 5-1 Old Firm win of 1998 was brilliant.

[@imranbmnoor]

Being Man Utd, it was great to have him even for a short period. He did create an impact in 3 months. Respect his decision not to stay. Man of humility and integrity.

[@ColonelCM]

One of those players that everyone can respect, no matter which club you support.

[@airynod]

I will never forget how Henrik Larsson's Manchester United day amazed me. How can a player play like a 10 year veteran in his debut, it's pure class.

[@axelhyltan]

He will never understand himself how great of a man he is. Best rolemodell in football ❤

[@bigchat1232]

I second that

[@Onlinesully]

super duper player. he knows as he should.

[@CarlinConnolly]

i think he understands - he just does not want to big himself up

[@chrisphipps432]

I'm English I lived in Scotland in 2000 to 2003 and I can honestly say I am so privileged to have watched Henrik Larsson play at Celtic he was an absolute legend and so loyal to Celtic he could have played anywhere Madrid united Chelsea juve Milan anyone would have took him he was brilliant

[@jamieperrin8955]

What a guy. Only here in Manchester for a short time, but great memories of him.

[@SR2active]

John MacLean who asked?

[@podjun80]

@@RedScotland Scottish football is irrelevant pretty much everywhere.

[@Ecky5165.]

Totally agree with ya. Pity about the bigots.

[@Ecky5165.]

@@SR2active Well said.

[@jaybeestirling1779]

World class player and very humble man dying breed in modern day football players . Rangers fan here but i can say was a pleasure watching this guy play football ripped us to bits a few times .

[@bigchat1232]

That's when you know a player is great when the opposition side feel no way in praising him. He played for United in England but as a City fan I think he is legendary

[@YerDa67]

Nice one, mate. Congrats on your win last night. Great for our football. 👍

[@bigchat1232]

@@YerDa67 thanks :-)

[@thomasbritton1392]

Same with laudrup against us absolute class

[@thomasgreig4432]

Respect mate from a celtic fan

[@peterrobinson9853]

One word "god" will never forget how loyal he was to Celtic when he was best striker in Europe turning all the biggest clubs down to stay in Scotland with Celtic that is different class in the man hurt me to see him hurt in that final never be forgotten absolute Celtic legend make the statue while hes around ! 🍀🍀

[@joepaccrakurii1227]

Just said the same thing do you know how to get a poll started so we could vote and MAKE the club out him up besides the greats. It's time we started giving our heroes the rises while they can still smell them HH🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🇮🇪💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@burkeycfc5129]

@Jimmy conway he was up there with the best. R9 was the no.1 striker of that time but Larson was too 5 atleast

[@burkeycfc5129]

He could have gotten in any team in the world in his prime

[@tonyh7994]

@Jimmy conway no team in the Scottish Premier league was part time. It was in the Top 10 leagues in Europe back then. Please just stop as you are obviously just a very bitter, ignorant man as you're replying to everyone trying to put a legend's achievements down. Henrik's achievements speak for themselves. As he said, he could now be sitting with a few more 0s on his back account and a bit more media attention, but he wouldn't swap it for what he means to Celtic and what Celtic means to him.

[@mcveigh9639]

@Jimmy conway Feyenoord KNVB Cup: 1993-94,[16] 1994-95[17] Celtic Scottish Premier Division/Scottish Premier League: 1997-98,[24] 2000-01,[45] 2001-02,[53] 2003-04[80] Scottish Cup: 2000-01,[45] 2003-04[80] Scottish League Cup: 1997-98, 2000-01[46] UEFA Cup runner-up: 2002-03[60] Barcelona La Liga: 2004-05,[213] 2005-06[213] Supercopa de España: 2005[213] UEFA Champions League: 2005-06[105] Helsingborg Svenska Cupen: 2006[108] Manchester United Premier League: 2006-07[214] Sweden FIFA World Cup third place: 1994[12] Individual Guldbollen: 1998,[34] 2004[34] Scottish Premier League Golden Boot: 1998-99,[215] 2000-01,[215] 2001-02,[215] 2002-03,[215] 2003-04[215] SFWA Footballer of the Year: 1999,[33] 2001[51] SPFA Players' Player of the Year: 1999,[33] 2001[51] Scottish Premier League Player of the Month: September 2000,[216] November 2002[216] European Golden Boot: 2001[44] UEFA Euro 2004: Team of the Tournament[217] Scottish Football Hall of Fame[218] Tidernas Guldboll (All-time best Swedish football player): 2005[219] All-time UEFA Cup/Europa league goalscorer: 40 goals[220] Orders and special awards UEFA Golden Player: Greatest Swedish Footballer of the last 50 Years (November 2003, to celebrate UEFA's Jubilee)[221] Honorary Doctor of the University from the University of Strathclyde: 2005[222] Honorary MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire): 2006[223]

[@Dequehablo]

This Celtic legend just oozes class. Could listen to him all day and could watch him play forever too. An incredible person☘️

[@NealyLL]

That certainly was a ‘Bloody Good Team’!!!. Had my season ticket for a few years before Martin O’Neills tenure and this team was relentless and full of superb players . Pumped Blackburn and went to anfield to see John Hartson score an absolute belter. Happy days

[@scottdj1982]

(Killie fan). I consider myself lucky to have been able to witness H.L in my league, total generation blessing.

[@HENKO_BEATS]

One of the greatest professionals ever. Honorable, modest but knows how good he was and what he could do. Any team would be blessed to have him in the club. Both on and off pitch.

[@flapperjj95]

Spent my childhood trying to recreate that chip from the 6-2 game. What a player, probably the prime season for my interest in football

[@bhudster10]

THAT IS SENSATIONAL!!

[@LeeeRoyyyHD]

this brings tears to my eyes. thanks for the memories KING henrik.

[@ryanmcm1888]

The Magnificent 7! Total legend! Was my idol growing up as a Celtic fan 🍀🍀🍀

[@njlaz]

United fans will always value your unique playing style, and your absolute loyalty to Celtic.

[@gooblegooble99]

Supreme confidence, humility, and integrity. What a player! As a side note, I love how he handles the hyperbole of these questions. I’d love to see him in conversation with Rio with real questions and insights from a former teammate.

[@Plectognath]

I had him on PES 06, just bought him cheap because I was always a fan and I needed a bargain third striker. He was an absolute beast who carried the whole team.

[@larsson7709]

My all time Celtic hero “You are my Larsson my Henrik Larsson “ thanks 🙏 so so much for your service to the club I ❤️

[@paulgal]

Best player to play for Celtic in my lifetime. The king of kings 🍀🍀🍀

[@CmonTheHoopsCeltic]

💚💚💚

[@kygodragon4782]

Not even half as good as Henry.

[@paulgal]

@@kygodragon4782 not even half as good really ? I beg to differ. Watch henry speak about larsson coming on the champions league final. Henry was amazing and better than larsson thats why i didnt say henry was my best ever player to play for celtic do you know why ? Henry didnt play for celtic

[@kygodragon4782]

@@paulgal You said the king of kings, if that's the case then that means Ronaldinho and Henry were the god of gods.

[@paulgal]

@@kygodragon4782 what does that make messi and Ronaldo then ?

[@jamielee9248]

ALL of us United fans loved having you. I was in awe and was there when you scored that first goal! Legend.

[@xavierlivingstone-perez9896]

“quite a few goals” 51 in 61. That man is one of the most humble footballers in the world. He was world class but just talked as if he was nothing special

[@kygodragon4782]

Yes that was when he wasn't professional level... Not half the player Henry or Ronaldinho was. Fact.

[@JH24820]

Hater hater hater lol

[@Cornwall1888]

@@kygodragon4782 Henry says he won Barca the champions league against arsenal, which he did

[@kygodragon4782]

@@Cornwall1888 and?...

[@Cornwall1888]

@@kygodragon4782 he was twice the player that night

[@Blondielocks85]

One of THE most underrated players. So happy I got to watch him live in a united shirt scoring at the Stretford end!

[@liamclarky21]

I love Henrik Larsson he is the best striker I ever seen live, absolutely untouchable! As a Celtic and Manchester United fan I was very blessed to see this man score so many world class goals including the goal he scored against us for Barcelona when he came on and chipped the keeper right infront of me 🤯 i shook my head in disbelief applauding the man whilst many die hard celtic fans around me were losing their minds. It was emotional! Henrik Larsson is a king 👑 But Yahshua HaMashiach/ Jesus Christ thhe Messiah is the true King of Kings 👑 GodBlessYou All 🙏

[@ecoakley46]

Was blessed to see him every other week in Paradise. Terrific player, truly humble man. Talks very well about Scottish football. Absolute one off.🍀💪❤

[@paulhg3878]

Did a major job for us. Never realised how good he was until he came united. Amazing first touch and his movement off the ball was the main thing that I experienced to make me realise how good he was. Class act 👍🏻

[@paulgrant5543]

Not like an Englishman to underestimate leagues with inferior money..... What is the world coming to

[@cjewe1z]

Larsson was a great player, and comes across as a good person. Even though he played in a league that is considered weaker than the big five European leagues he did it consistently season after season. Then, when he got the call from Barcelona and Manchester United he did it at those clubs. Big up every time.

[@1seldomsober]

What a brilliant podcast, very down to earth player i wish he never left. Never ran anyone down every team assisted him in being the player he became what a GUY.

[@Smudgeroon74]

Will never forget watching Henrik's debut v Hibs. He helped to make Chic Charnley look like a world class player. Course players make mistakes don't they but it was blown up as was a live game on SKY that day. Aug 1997. I have nothing but admiration for Henrik Larrson. A consummate professional and he's surely a Hoops legend.

[@YerDa67]

King of kings. Still such an underrated player. His performance in the UEFA Cup was incredible. His loyalty also goes unrewarded. One of the greatest. Still should have won that final in 2003... Gutted.

[@iraq.sometimessunnisometim1981]

Porto piggin cheats

[@leerobertonpiano1373]

What a man...a true Celtic legend. It was an honour to be in the stands week in week out watching the greatest player i saw in the hoops. His love for the club is there for all to see.

[@TheDiamondcutter101]

I remember Henrik playing for us and I remember loving him obviously but the older I get the more I love him and the more I'm amazed that we had a player of that class playing for Celtic for as long as we did. These days you'll probably never see a player of that class playing outside of England, Spain or Germany. Thanks for everything Henrik we'll love you forever, truly the king of kings.

[@Smudgeroon74]

Sadly I think you are right about top players like Larrson avoiding leagues outside the biggest 4 in Europe.

[@johnholland6180]

Best player I seen in the flesh, unbelievable awareness, movement, finishing, heading he had it all. Most complete player of his generation

[@bigkev5495]

Henrik you are legendary amongst the Celtic family where ever you are in the world we'll be there behind you , Thanks for the memories an loyalty you shown forever the Magnificent 7 💚💚....

[@donnakerr6845]

What a guy, absolute legend.. King Henrik ☘️🇨🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇸🇪

[@Spacebelongstome]

Growing up, seeing Henke's brilliance was awe inspiring for me. Helsingborg played my home team and me and my father went to the game, and after that game which we lost I was blown away by what I had seen from Larsson. I wasn't even upset that we had lost which I normally would have been, because he was at this point in time far and beyond any talent that I had seen first hand. This meant that there were levels of skill beyond what I had imagined possible in our league. This one experience insipred me in my own game and he continued to impress wherever he went over the years. What has made him a legend for me was how he carried himself on and off pitch and how down to earth he is. A football great and a class act. Thanks for all the memories Henke!

[@gerrycoogan6544]

I'm a Celtic supporter and I love Henrik. I've seen several world-class footballers in Celtic colours; Bobby Murdoch, Jimmy Johnstone, Bobby Lennox, Tommy Gemmell, Danny McGrain, Kenny Dalglish and a few others. Henrik is one of the best I've seen in Celtic colours, although I won't go so far as to say that he was the GOAT. But he's definitely in the frame. He's one of several magical Celtic legends. One interesting thing about Henrik's career which is never mentioned - he played for Feyenoord, Celtic, Manchester United and Barcelona. All of those teams were European Champions. Henrik belonged in that environment.

[@garyboom1021]

Legend is flung around to often. But the word fits Henrik down to a tee! Just tremendous in every way. One of the most consistent players who has ever lived!

[@nigefal]

Really intelligent, honourable, driven fella. Can see why he did so well.

[@HeavyDemonBro]

Henrik was an astonishing talent. Left foot right foot and heading ability combined made him a formidable footballing talent known all around the world. My greatest footballer growing up, he was soo special...

[@isaabdullahi9097]

Absolute legend. Great human being. Imitated you as a little guy playing amongst grownups after the 94 world cup... Your partnership with Anderson in the swedish team. Then finally being able to watch you close out your career at my Team Man Utd as a grown up... Thanks Henrik.... Nothing but love

[@channelwanderer7010]

Best performance I ever seen a player have was this guy and I have watched some special players. This guy for Celtic against my team was a level above. We out played Celtic and lost owing mostly to a really really good game by a very special player. Henrik I would rather have had the three points but thanks for that display I hope to always remember it.

[@5thdawg917]

When I was young, I always use to see this guys name on Teletext. Every week he use to be scoring for Celtic.

[@ajorngjdonaydbr]

242 goals in 315 matches in 7 years, 1 of those years he didn't play because of a horrific broken leg, came back the following season and scored 53 goals and won the European golden boot

[@TjTj74]

If you look up Loyal in the dictionary you see a photo of Henrik 'King of King's' Larsson.What a Legend.HH

[@arronblack67]

Living legend best player to grace Scottish football ever! Would have scored goals in any league for any team! “You are my Larsson” 💚🍀🇸🇪

[@arronblack67]

barry ohara a was just meaning in general. Aye he’s scored everywhere he’s went no denying that. At the point we beat Liverpool and Blackburn there’s no many teams doon there that would have liked to play us and that’s a certainty

[@arronblack67]

barry ohara not at all mate ✊🏻🍀

[@domhuckle]

What an absolute gentleman. Still a hero of mine as a United fan. Legend

[@patrickmcguigan2339]

Best player I’ve seen play for Celtic, and my opinion the best player who’s played in Scotland.....Henke (King of kings) 🍀🍀🇸🇪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@burants89]

Thanks for the memories Henrik...you’re always the magnificent 7 in Glasgow

[@kennyturner583]

Love that he went to England & Spain & had a good impact. Always got stick for playing at Celtic, but he was incredible. Quality obviously, but desire through the roof

[@lucabrasi3964]

Played for three of the greatest clubs in the world... Celtic, Barcelona and man utd. What a man. Hail Hail the king of kings 👑🍀

[@tonyh7994]

And Feyenoord?

[@James-co2nb]

@@tonyh7994 Like he said, 3 of the greatest 😂

[@tonyh7994]

@@James-co2nb who's not the in greatest then? All have been Champions of Europe and Champions of their country on multiple occasions. That pretty much confirms you're one of the greatest clubs in the world.

[@paulearl8203]

Feryernoord have achieved more rhan Celtic soooo......

[@tonyh7994]

@@paulearl8203 How have they achieved more than Celtic? They have both won a European Cup. Celtic have been league champions 50 times compared to Feyenoord's 15. Feyenoord haven't progressed out of a European group in about 15 years. Feyenoord have been tp one European cup semi finals, Celtic have been to 4. Celtic have been to 7 quarter finals, Feyenoord have been to 2 or 3. Feyenoord are huge but they haven't achieved as much as Celtic sorry.

[@marcusgabrielsson3788]

The way in which Henrik has carried himself outside of the pitch is amazingly inspirational.

[@mrblanc7521]

As a Glasgow Rangers man, I can honestly say this player was class

[@Weirjetwashing]

This guy was my football childhood untill he left celtic when I was 16 best player I have ever seen and definitely without a doubt one of the greatest strikers to ever play the game the things this guy could do were unbelievable

[@michaelgodfrey7528]

The Thierry Henry post CL Final interview said it all HH

[@blakeantwi9512]

It brought me here

[@meolessi5227]

What's mean HH?

[@MrJockM]

@@meolessi5227 Hail, Hail (The Celts are here, song)

[@starofdavid9919]

@@meolessi5227 Play this song when Celtic run out the tunnel at the start of a match.

[@meolessi5227]

@@starofdavid9919 Oh, good to know. Cheers mate!

[@steviechalmers1218]

World class ‘ the Best player ever to play in Scotland and one of the most lethal forwards in Europe ‘ LARSSON King of Kings 👑

[@Anonymous.android]

Still remember the diving header he scored against Bulgaria in euro 2004, absolute rocket

[@derekhenderson1730]

Henrik was and still is a legend here in Scotland. His time with Celtic was unforgettable, with a legacy up there with some of Celtic's best players. He was sorely missed ,as many of his appearances with Celtic were remarkable. He is legendary in Glasgow and Scotland, a player never to be forgotten.

[@celticfan67]

I'm glad Henrik went to Barca and didn't stay at Celtic, because if he did everyone would say he wasn't that good because he only played in Scotland. Leaving and playing with Messi, Ronaldinho and co and still being a megastar shows he was a real legend of the game, not just in Scottish football! 🍀

[@alexisbuchanan2028]

King of Kings... You'll never be forgotten Henke. Your loyalty, like Paul McStay will forever have a place in Celtic supporters hearts. The pleasure was all ours. 💚🍻👊

[@MrBiggoolie]

Not forgetting Tommy Burns, sadly taken too young.

[@Swindel67]

Larsson is the only person who I legitimately tear up while listening to them speak. It's surreal. Absolute legend of the highest order.

[@mauricelee8556]

As a supporter of one of the lesser teams in Glasgow Patrick Thistle it was wonderful to watch the gentleman Mr Larsson play.

[@PaddyOneill285]

What a legend and player he was for Celtic. ☘️

[@CrapGameRides]

What a Muppet.. Wasting his best years in that tinpot league.. 😂🎉

[@AndyTPS1]

Complete professional, and gentleman on and of the park. Legend.

[@jameshblack]

So much love for this man from the Celtic fans ,

[@stuartclark6308]

I’m a Celtic supporter but I’m not just saying this because of this. He was the most graceful and poised finisher Iv seen thus far. His reading of the game and footballing intelligence were also astounding. The closest player I can compare him with who plays with similar attributes is henry when at arsenal. Class act

[@Cairo98_]

What a player. Don't get many coming to Scotland. We had ours in Laudrup. 👍

[@conor3257]

oh there we go, had to get your clubs player in. Laudrup couldnt hold a candle to Larsson. Plus celtic got larsson and never ended up in financial meltdown like your lot paying for players like laudrup

[@Cairo98_]

@@conor3257 Chill. 😂

[@Cairo98_]

@broxi2 💙

[@conor3257]

@broxi2 another example of you lot having to get your ebt player in

[@conor3257]

@@Cairo98_ correct, no comeback so just say 'chill'. -12

[@conor3257]

The greatest player to ever step foot in scotland. What would he be worth now if he was in his prime? Celtic would have him valued over 100 million

[@gillianbenjamin2544]

Nah. It'll be another 25 years NOT before a player from SPL is worth anywhere close to that but before we could even suggest they might in the future be LOL.

[@gillianbenjamin2544]

But I remember him from his time at Old Trafford and he was truly majestic; a fantastic signing.

[@bigchat1232]

@@gillianbenjamin2544 Larsson in his prime at current prices would be snapped up for 100 million and if he was at Celtic now that's the price he would be going for or close to it. He was a proven goalscorer not just in Scotland but in Europe

[@James-co2nb]

@@gillianbenjamin2544 Yeah, it probably will at this point. But that doesn't change that in todays market a prime henrik would go for at least £100m.

[@andym28]

Think Brian Laudrup Davie Cooper Gazza and Dave Mackay were equally great (not a Rangers fan)

[@hotrodd29]

I remember vividly when Ferguson brought him in on loan just to cover Saha and at the time Henrik was 35 and only played 13 games for us, his impact was such that Ferguson begged him to stay. A model professional and it speaks volumes about the type of player Henrik was

[@iMertin90]

so glad this man gave the best years to celtic! wish we have lubo so young also

[@davidtaylor4308]

His story would make a good movie!! I hated this man growing up 🇬🇧 but what a player the guy was a genius

[@jimmorrison1685]

Best player to ever play in Scottish football

[@philipglover3295]

I remember how excited I was when Sky Sports broke the news he was coming to United on loan I wish he stayed longer but he contributed a lot and doesn’t get enough credit for the part he played in United winning the 2006/07 title

[@MrMallorcaboy]

everybody else does the work and ronaldo gets all the credit when he taps it in to an empty net.

[@keithmitchell6548]

An incredible player. Thanks for staying in Scottish football for so long.

[@seanhepburn8973]

Humble legend...."in the end they (Celtic fans) where quite happy with me" sums the king of Kings up! What a player.