Arsenal supporters under the umbrella of ‘Arsenal Supporters' Trust (AST)’ have accused the departing chief executive of the club, Ivan Gazidis of lying to them. An official announcement was made on Arsenal Twitter handle disclosing the decision of the American businessman to leave the club after 10 years spell for Italian outfit, AC Milan. Gazidis in his reaction stated that it was a hard decision for him to make but maintained that it was time for him to leave the club and move on. This obviously has not gone the right way for Arsenal fans who felt Gazidis was has not been sincere to them. An AST spokesman told the London Evening Standard that Gazidis was leaving the club at the wrong time and should have waited a little while to have things settled … [Read more...]
Arsenal in deep trouble, Gazidis hasn’t been replaced
There seem to be many other things to worry about following the shock exit of Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis from the club to AC Milan. Gazidis had announced his leaving Arsenal for Italy and has expressed his pain at the decision, stressing that it was a difficult one to make. Almost immediately, the North London club announced some changes and named Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham as the new head of the club. Raul, who was head of football relations, was named as head of football, and Vinai, the chief commercial officer, becomes managing director. This development could only mean a cover but does not translate to a replacement for the American Businessman as reports from the Emirates Stadium reveals that efforts are in top gear to secure a … [Read more...]
Why I don’t regret missing out on Arsenal job – manager
Manchester City assistant coach, Mikel Arteta has stated that he has no regret missing out on the opportunity to replace former Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium. It would be recalled that the former Everton, Arsenal midfielder was mentioned as a replacement for the Frenchman and was reported to have indicated interest by attending an interview for the job. Many had concluded that the odds favoured the Spaniard before Unai Emery’s name was mentioned and handed the job almost immediately. However, Arteta explained that although he wanted leave as Pep Guardiola’s replacement to take on the job but he has not regret that it did not work out. According to him, he is a happy man working under the former Barcelona, Bayern Munich … [Read more...]
How Gazidis’ disrupts Arsenal structure
The departure of Arsenal chief executive, Ivan Gazidis from the club to AC Milan has brought about major changes in the North London club. Gazidis confirmed the end of his ten years spell at Arsenal after joining the club in 2008. He was part of the building process at Arsenal that gave the team a firm financial backbone in addition to overseeing the end of former Manager, Arsene Wenger and the coming of a new manager, Unai Emery. However, life must move on at the Emirates and it was a quick one to announce the duo of Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham to take new and bigger roles at the club. Howbeit, Sanllehi is now the new ‘head of football' for the Gunners, while Venkatesham is named the new managing director of the North London side. The … [Read more...]
Gazidis speaks further on why he left Arsenal
Former Arsenal CEO Ivan Gazidis has explained why he had to part ways with the North London club to take the job with Italian giant, AC Milan. Gazidis’ departure after 10 years at the club was officially announced by Arsenal in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday. The South African-born businessman explained that ‘Change and succession’ is a necessity for a club like Arsenal to move forward. He suggested that while it is applicable to all positions in the club, that of the CEO should not be different. No wonder, Gazidis was fingered as one of those ensured that the 22 years reign of former manager, Arsene Wenger was brought to an end. Although the Frenchman had tendered his resignation, reports reveal that he was compelled to do so by giving him the … [Read more...]
Big changes made in Arsenal dressing room with new rule
The dressing room is usually a place where the game starts from and it would not be taken for granted by new Arsenal boss, Unai Emery. Emery arrived Arsenal at the summer, taking over from Arsene Wenger after a 22-year reign at the club. Since his arrival, the former PSG boss has made efforts to get Arsenal back to their frets and that includes changing of tactics, adjustment of food intake and also new laws in the dressing room. Having lost his first two games, one of the rules that was enacted by Emery is stopping his players from taken fruit juice. The intention is to allow them to lessen their body fats and also adopt the pressing style of play. With the two wins in the last two games before the international break, the Spaniard is looking forward to … [Read more...]
Deal almost done for Arsenal chief executive
Arsenal and AC Milan are set to lock horns over Gunners chief, Ivan Gazidis who is reported to be on his way to Italy. Speculations in the past weeks have linked the Arsenal chief executive to Milan but latest report says the Italian outfit are confident to pull a deal that will have Gazidis complete a move to the San Siro Gazidis is well respected by Milan owing to the success he brought to Arsenal. He is now a top target by the president, Paolo Scaroni, and the Elliott group, the US hedge fund which owns the Italian club. According to reports the Arsenal chief executive has already met with Milan authorities and talks are believed to be positive with a deal expected to be struck anytime from now. Gazidis will be expected to oversee talks with Uefa over … [Read more...]
Wenger explains why he didn’t want to leave Arsenal for life
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has unwittingly stated that he wanted to remain at the club for life as he felt “forever attached” at the Emirates. Wenger made this known in his foreword to award-winning journalist Amy Lawrence’s new book ‘The Wenger Revolution: The Club of My Life’. Wenger, who arrived in 1996, is the longest serving manager at Arsenal, spending 22 years at the club before his forceful departure as it was reported that he was given the option to resign or be sacked. The results at Arsenal, including the lack of Champions League football made it necessary for Wenger to leave, paving way for a new era under Unai Emery. The Frenchman said Arsenal already became a part of his identity as he lived his major part of his life in and for … [Read more...]