Arsenal Supporters Flay Geriatric Owners, Lay Guidelines In Choosing New Manager

The Arsenal’s Supporters’ Trust, (AST), the official support base of the football club has called for radical changes in the ownership and control of the club as a way of putting to rest the managerial issues concerning the club.

While welcoming the dismissal of Unai Emery on Friday, AST, nevertheless said that the sack was only a partial solution saying that fundamental issues needed to be addressed in the governance of the club.

The statement read: “The dismissal of Unai Emery was unfortunate but inevitable. Performances and results have been far below what is expected at Arsenal.

“But Emery’s departure is the easy part. The more difficult challenge is to recruit a suitable successor. We are far from certain that Arsenal has the right personnel to lead this process.

“The AST has long been advocating that the most important changes needed at Arsenal are in the Boardroom where Arsenal need better governance.

“It is a sad fact that the club is now wholly owned by an overseas investment vehicle, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, who are largely absent from London.

“This means that the club needs to be governed by a strong Board in London, one that is truly independent and has the expertise and dynamism to drive a football club forward...”

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG