THIERRY THE NEW BOSS?

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David Wagner, but the club’s hierarchy believe Henry can restore their fortunes.

Should Demin approve, Bournemouth will approach Henry’s current club, Montreal Impact, about appointing the Frenchman.

The Cherries remain sixth in the Championship after beating Rotherham last night, six points clear of Cardiff.

Henry’s former Arsenal team-mate

Patrick Vieira and Aston Villa

No.2 John Terry

(above) have also been linked with the job.

Arsene Wenger, Henry’s former boss at Arsenal, has offered to assist Henry.

He said: “Bournemouth is a good test and if I can help I am always happy to do it.”

1882: During England’s record 13-0 win over Ireland, Howard Vaughton (five goals) and Arthur Brown (four) became the first England footballers to score hat-tricks in a full international.

1898: Enzo Ferrari, who created the most successful grand prix team in history, was born. A driver with Alfa Romeo, he quit racing at the end of 1929 and started manufacturing cars under the Scuderia Ferrari banner. He died in 1988.

1933: The first officially recognised world heavyweight boxing champion under Queensberry Rules, ‘Gentleman’ Jim Corbett, died at the age of 66.

1933: Sir Bobby Robson was born. Following a playing career, he managed Ipswich to European success and also took charge of PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona after taking England to the 1990 World Cup semis. His final job was as manager of Newcastle before he lost a long battle with cancer in July 2009.