Henry scored in Bolton Wanderers’ 3-3 draw against Sunderland on Tuesday.
Karl Henry has taken a dig at Sunderland fans, describing the Stadium of Light atmosphere.
Henry’s Bolton Wanderers returned from Sunderland with a 3-3 draw on Tuesday, a result that brought to an end Simon Grayson’s four month spell in charge on Wearside.
The veteran midfielder, who scored a rare goal in that game, was making his sixth appearance at Sunderland’s home ground – and the fourth time he has avoided defeat.
In an interview with The Bolton News afterwards, Henry revealed the Trotters’ plan to use Sunderland’s expectant fanbase against them.
“Every time I go to Sunderland think the same thing – it’s a toxic atmosphere for the home team,” he said. “I wouldn’t want to be a player here with those fans. Obviously they have got high expectations, and there are a lot of clubs who feel they should be in the Premier League, but unfortunately only 20 teams can. The league tables don’t lie.
“It’s an atmosphere that doesn’t help the home team and it’s something we say as the visitors to try and use against them. You can get fans on their back.”
Paddy McNair’s late equaliser denied Bolton the chance to move off the bottom of the Championship at Sunderland’s expense.
And despite that goal having moved the Mackems up a place to 22nd, the result proved the final straw where Grayson was concerned.
The 47-year-old was hired as David Moyes’ successor in July, but won only one of his 15 league games in charge at the Stadium of Light.
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