Former Auxerre Manager Finally Tells France Legend Thierry Henry Why He Made Taribo West His Marker

• Former Auxerre manager Guy Roux has opened up on how he made Nigeria's Taribo West the most feared defender
• The former Super Eagles player was ruthless during his time with Auxerre, helping them with the Ligue 1
• Arsenal legend Thierry Henry described Taribo West as the toughest defender he ever faced during his time in France with Monaco

Auxerre's legendary manager, Guy Roux, has finally explained to Theirry Henry why he made Nigeria's Taribo West his main marker during their time in the French Ligue 1.

Henry revealed the toughest defender he ever faced was the ex-Super Eagles star, stating Taribo West gave him nightmares anytime Monaco played Auxerre.

In a video posted on social media, spotted by Sports Brief, Guy Roux who led Auxerre to French Ligue 1 success disclosed West was made for stopping big players.

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In a conversation between the two, Henry started by congratulating the 83-year-old for his success: "Bravo for what you have done for this club and for all of French football, thank you very much."

Guy Roux replied: "You have done more than me."

Henry then opened up on his battles with Taribo West during his playing career in the early nineties.

Henry asked: “When I was at Monaco Why did you always put Taribo West on my back. You’re not nice”

Roux the replied: “He was designated to handle top players of oppositions. Raí of PSG said he would’ve had a sore throat every game night because I had him shackled by Taribo.”

Guy Roux managed Auxerre in three different stints, winning the Ligue 1 in the 1995/96 season and was named coach of the season that same campaign.

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Taribo West is revered by Auxerre fans following his exploits with the club in the 90's.

Henry names Taribo West as he toughest opponent

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that legendary French forward, Thierry Henry, has named former Super Eagles defender Taribo West as his toughest opponent.

The pair faced off severally during their time in the French Ligue and in the UEFA Champions League.

And in an interview with CBSS Sports Golazo, the Frenchman confessed that West was a master of man-marking. Read more: