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tim payton

1 year

Showing my age by using the George Graham comparison here. A good piece in the Times today on the new upbeat mood at Arsenal and some of the wider factors behind it

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tim payton

@timpayton

3 years

The new boss has come to watch the film of his old boss #Wenger #Invincible #Arsenal

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7 years

Please RT if agree Arsenal's problems aren't a couple of ins/outs before transfer deadline but need for a new manager & change in Boardroom

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@timpayton

1 year

Very good news from the Arsenal Advisory Board. A long standing AST campaign has been for all the Arsenal matchday staff - employed directly and by agencies - to be paid the London Living Wage. This is now happening and Arsenal will apply for the Living wage accreditation

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@timpayton

11 months

P A T I E N C E

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@timpayton

2 years

So sad. Always had a smile, always at every Arsenal game. An Arsenal institution. RIP Maria #ComeOnYouGunners

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@timpayton

11 years

Arsenal's legendary and loud superfan Maria is also in training at Members' Day. 'Come on you rip-roaring Gunners' http://t.co/OCxGf8WEsq

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@timpayton

3 years

About to go on Sky Sports News to call for ownership change

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@timpayton

3 years

Don’t see any point going after Arteta. What this club needs is stability. But what a challenge for a rookie manager. Arsenal at present is no easy place for someone to be learning on the job

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6 years

Disastrous new for Arsenal. Looking set to be wholly owned by American investor. Will transfer business to the US. No accountability, no transparency, finances hidden. Supporter shareholders forced out. Custodianship dead.

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@timpayton

7 years

Inside Emirates now. No issues coming in or inside. Germans sat next to me. Very friendly. Said waited 25 yrs for night like this.

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@timpayton

2 years

Keep calm. This game only confirms what we all knew. There are three outstanding teams in English football right now. #Arsenal have a decent chance of finishing best of an average rest. Carry on #fourth

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@timpayton

6 years

Arsenal such a mess right now. Distant investor owner, powerless yes men on the Board, failing management and faded manager. Urgently needs an overhaul from top to bottom.

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@timpayton

5 years

They should make Ozil walk home. All the way. Be the first effort he’s made all of 2019

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@timpayton

3 years

At the Emirates for the league cup game. The tickets being both much cheaper and easily available makes a noticeable difference to the crowd. Younger and more diverse. A lot more of Islington’s kids get in which is great

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@timpayton

7 years

The beauty of football is that Arsenal will host Bayern Munich and Lincoln City in the same week and the Lincoln game is the bigger one

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@timpayton

4 years

Those saying Arsenal don’t spend money. They certainly do. The wage bill is presently about £225m. Totally unsustainable in middle of a pandemic when playing behind closed doors and broadcast deals are being part refunded

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@gunnerpunner

4 years

£100m last summer on 2 players who are not first choice this season (one isn’t even considered ready to play) £16m on a CB who we bought a replacement for 6 months into his time at the club £6m loan fee & 4yr deal for a 29yo backup RB Pretty slack for a club with limited cash

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3 years

Of all the things Arsene Wenger could have done for the good of football in his post management life and he sells out to the FIFA/Infantino shilling to push a World Cup every two years. Sad

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@timpayton

1 year

Older Arsenal fans know, title races aren’t always fun at the time #AlwaysTense

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@timpayton

7 years

It's May and Arsenal have no idea who their manager will be next season & several key players have only one yr left on contracts. Shambles

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@timpayton

7 years

Been told that Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has not met with Wenger in 2017. Not even once to offer support, challenge, discuss future. Woeful

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@timpayton

5 years

This performance and defensive mess all stems from the contract debacles. Panic over Ozil and Sanchez led to Ozil and Miki being paid £550k a week combined and the cupboard was bare for essential defensive recruitments. Will cost the club for years

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@timpayton

8 months

Main issue for Arsenal this year was always going to be being measured against last year’s achievements & especially that blistering start driven by the luck of an almost unchanged 11 for months. This is a strong start (unbeaten) with a more typical injury list. Keep the faith

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@timpayton

7 years

The reason this bid has been leaked is Usmanov is looking for support from fans (and others inside club). Big power struggle underway

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@timpayton

4 years

If Mesut Ozil’s football performances were as good as his PR.......we’d be Champions

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tim payton

@timpayton

3 years

Of course I want Arsenal to play in the Champions League. But on merit. By beating the competition. What’s the point if they finish below but qualify over Leicester? How’s that what we want. On what metric are Arsenal worthy of guaranteed entry at the moment? What a disgrace

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@timpayton

3 years

@charles_watts The Arsenal Board judged him too inexperienced to manage Arsenal in Summer 2018. Not quite sure what managerial experience he had gained by November 2019. And then they promoted him. Poor governance = you reap what you sow

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@timpayton

3 years

As just one example. Arsenal wanted to sell Xhaxa, Xhaka wanted to leave. Tonight he captained the club. So broken

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@timpayton

6 years

The Arsenal transformation clear tonight. From one man dominating everything to a new team approach - and they are all here meeting Arsenal fans tonight - Unai, Raul, Sven, Huss and Ivan leading the talking.

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@timpayton

2 years

An important message as Arsenal play Saudi owned Newcastle #FreeSuhail

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@timpayton

4 years

So Stan Kroenke placed the costs of him buying out Usamanov ONTO Arsenal. Sums it up really. A transaction to Arsenal’s disadvantage but the club bears the cost. RIP custodianship

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@timpayton

6 years

Just been announced that next Tuesday there will be a debate in the House of Commons in Parliament on ‘the contribution of Arsene Wenger to the profile and performance of English football’

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@timpayton

3 months

The f word applies to the Pepe saga at Arsenal. Financial fiasco. Closing chapter sees £18.1m impairment write off. Total cost of £150m to club. Some might wonder if another f word applies......fraud?

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@timpayton

5 years

Huge issues at Arsenal, many created last Jan. Too many overpaid players, too many old players with no resale, best player leaving for free, no senior football director (Sanllehi is agent/commercial), absent investor focused ownership. Hard to see things changing much next yr

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@timpayton

9 years

New low point for football at Wembley yesterday. View of game from stands blocked while waiter delivered main course http://t.co/yPgTkgtEgv

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@timpayton

6 years

Taking this action in the week the new season starts just shows how little regard Kroenke has for the club. It’s what you get when club falls into hands of someone who doesn’t support the club but merely sees it as money making. RIP Custodian Arsenal

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@timpayton

4 years

Really do recommend @arseblog today for this overview of the Sanhelli departure. A very good summary of the situation from a writer who has been on top of highlighting the internal governance problems around this role all season.

Raul Sanllehi's departure can spark a new era at Arsenal

How do you become the most important executive at a football club like Arsenal? Given the size of the organisation, the scale of the job, and the requirements of it, and the amounts of money involv...

arseblog.com

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@timpayton

3 years

No wonder Arsenal are trying to force through a European super league they are guaranteed entry to. Completely unable to manage themselves as a club that qualifies through the league on merit. Mediocrity selling its soul

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@timpayton

5 years

Because Arsenal need to make major improvements. Improve the Ticket exchange; build an App; Donate option; then have home credits so seats get used / put back. Hoping new management will address this. Meeting them this week.

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5 years

Why was there so many empty seats at the Emirates yesterday. Wenger still dividing the fanbase? @timpayton

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@timpayton

7 years

When the Arsenal captain says 'they wanted it more' you know club is decaying.

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@timpayton

7 years

Arsenal spend all yr claiming big wage deals on offer to Ozil & Sanchez. Now suggest no money can be spent on wages. DON'T FALL FOR IT!!!

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@timpayton

5 years

Leicester’s story over recent yrs is amazing. And it has many facets. But surely it all starts with having an owner (and son) who care. Ownership based on supporting, caring and putting something in rather than just making money delivers so much more. Who’d have thought it?..

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@timpayton

7 years

I want Arsenal to come fourth & I want Wenger to leave. Because both are best for Arsenal. Which is all that matters.

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@timpayton

4 years

At the Emirates for a screening of City v Arsenal. So well done by The club. Temperature checks, photo ID, hand gel, one way signposting, only staff at the bar. Socially distanced watching. Feel totally safe. I’m sure a few thousand of us would be just as safe in the stands

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@timpayton

4 years

Arsenal should sack Ozil. Yes they’d still have to pay him. That’s a cost. But look at the benefits. Being seen to have a backbone. Leadership. Being in control. And ending this ridiculous saga and indulgence. Move him on. Move on

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@timpayton

5 years

Cech joins Chelsea. No problem with that. Good luck to him. But shows why it was wrong to play him in the final. We aren't a charity. Should be 100% about winning and the strongest possible team. Time for Arsenal to stop playing at being losers.

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@timpayton

8 years

In 2000 Arsenal spent £13m on Wiltord. 22% of total revenues that yr. If they did same now would spend approx £80m on a striker. Ambition?

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@timpayton

7 years

Great feature in the Times today on Arsenal losing their identity as a club under Kroenke. 'Profit over pride'. Lots from @gunnerblog & me

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@timpayton

5 years

Outrageous there is no Ozil at the Emirates today when he is paid so much money and there are many positives he could offer. For instance the refreshment kiosk on the Upper Tier West side could do with an extra pair of hands

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@timpayton

6 years

So galling for Arsenal fans to watch our best player being bartered for by United and City. Owner, manager and management presiding over a decline to feeder club status within Premier League

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@timpayton

8 years

Arsenal's football had power, passion and purpose today to match the best of Wenger's 20 years. Perfect anniversary

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@timpayton

7 years

So the Ox takes less money just to get away from Wenger and Arsenal's stagnation. Fair play to him. Indictment of Arsenal.

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@timpayton

6 years

Reflecting on Arsenal yesterday most encouraging factor was manager prepared to take off the once again ineffectual Ozil. Not intimidated by reputation or wage bill. Does Ozil have the capability to respond and fight for Arsenal? Hmmmm. Let’s see

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@timpayton

7 years

Sad to watch this. We have top players who don't want to be at the club anymore & others just not good enough. Dressing room lost? #Arsenal

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@timpayton

5 years

Arsenal actually printed this in the programme today!!! Totally pathetic. Who is in charge? There used to be a football club over there.......

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tim payton

@timpayton

7 years

Arsenal lost home and away to Liverpool including yet again not being match ready at start of season. Huge cost to that mismanagement

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@timpayton

4 years

Yes Arsenal need a clear out and fresh start. But to do it in the middle of a pandemic when income has dried up and players will see out large contracts is so tough. Really feel for Arteta. Cornered in every direction. And not exactly experienced in this sort of stuff

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@timpayton

6 years

Stan Kroenke placed costs of £625k onto Arsenal for the legal and financial advice around his takeover of Arsenal yesterday. Sums it up really

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@timpayton

6 years

Under this takeover, Kroenke can move Arsenal to Delaware in the US. Then he can pay management fees and dividends without scrutiny. Can also load debt onto the club - this offer is funded by Deutsche Bank. RIP Arsenal Custodianship.

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@timpayton

8 years

Arsenal so desperately need an injection of new ideas, energy & passion. But it will be same old next year. A club run for money not success

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@timpayton

5 years

A club with an annual wage spend of £240m should be delivering a lot, lot more. #Arsenal

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@timpayton

7 years

I hope every Arsenal fan is braced for Koeman's axing tomorrow and player manager Rooney's hat-trick on Sunday. That's how it works right?

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@timpayton

4 years

It would cost Arsenal £25m to pay up Ozil’s contract. But might be worth it just to get the waster out the club and start looking forward

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@timpayton

6 years

Right decision by Arsene Wenger. Time had come. Was and always will be a club legend. By taking decision now fans have chance to say farewell without any angst. Will be an emotional farewell. Hopefully with a trophy. Au revoir Arsene

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@timpayton

5 years

Cech issue is simple regardless of his next move. It’s a massive game worth about £40m and the status of being in top tier of football. Will shape Arsenal’s medium term future. You play your best football team. That’s not Cech in goal. Why are football clubs so amateur?

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@timpayton

5 years

Unai Emery is only head coach. And only been here six months. No way is his approach to Ozil not supported by Football MD Raul Sanllehi. And Club can’t back down now. Whoever is manager. Player power fatal for any club. So bye bye Ozil. Don’t let the door hit you on way out

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@timpayton

7 years

Celebrate that it took them 22 years, yes 22 years, to finish higher. But don't tolerate it. Need to rebuild & fight back #NewManagerNow

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@timpayton

6 years

Terry Neil’s Arsenal 1983, George Graham’s Arsenal 1995, I give you Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal 2017 #Sack

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@timpayton

5 years

Ivan Gazidis getting a pay rise to £2.6m for his last season at Arsenal. What on earth is he supposed to have achieved?! Revenues fell in every category, Football was pretty awful. Easy money with no accountability.

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@timpayton

7 years

1/2: Arsenal's decline, and that of Wenger, goes back to exit of Dein and death of Fiszman. The only men who could challenge him

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@timpayton

6 years

Arsenal should have sorted the Ramsey situation over the summer. Instead our chief executive was busy sorting out his own contract and financial priorities. Big cost to a club already in a tough financial position

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@timpayton

2 years

@ChrisWheatley_ Why does past achievements allow you to break club rules and more importantly the country’s public health requirements during a pandemic?

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@timpayton

3 years

Arteta has had quite a lot of say. He signed and plays Willian. He signed Ceballos. He persuaded Xhaka to stay. He agreed to Mari and Cedric transfers. He pushed out Ozil & Torreria & Guendozi. He selects his 11 from a big pool of players. Can’t abdicate the responsibility

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@timpayton Sack the manager and we will back here again in 6-12 months. The quailty of our squad is shocking.

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@timpayton

3 years

AST has met with Boris more than with Stan Kroenke. What a farce! A column today on why things have to change and how the Government review led by @tracey_crouch can make the difference #FansIn

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@timpayton

7 years

For all talk of Wenger's great Champions League consistency, Leicester have just outperformed his last seven years in first season. Fair?

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@timpayton

6 years

Another staggering empty seats no show at the Emirates. Can’t see how any manager survives such a public rejection by the club’s core fanbase #Arsenal

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@timpayton

8 years

A must read for Arsenal fans - see how more ambitious the club used to be on investing in players - need to repeat

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@timpayton

4 years

@SheWore @HectorBellerin If you can talk about football why can't he talk about politics? Everyone has the right to free speech and that's a great thing

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@timpayton

5 years

There is zero chance of Kroenke putting money into Arsenal this January or ahead. The two new MDs have done a round of interviews repeatedly making the point that he won’t. Improvement relies on shrewd signings, loans and young talent coming good. Not easy.

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@timpayton

7 years

Very sad to see Arsenal in this state. American investor using his ownership stake to override views of long-standing custodian supporters

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@timpayton

6 years

Semi-final night: Manager banned. Ozil having another of his ‘winter’ breaks. Sanchez benched. Party boy picked. What a carry on. Maybe out of the farce comes force. Let’s hope

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@timpayton

6 years

Hearing that Gazidis definitely gone.

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@timpayton

3 years

Arsenal have to repay this £120m loan in May. That is also the month they would expect to receive up to £70m from season ticket holders for the following season. Shows how much rests on the return of fans.

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@timpayton

3 years

What will alarm the club as much as the performance today is the fact a grade A London derby didn’t sell out (of course it’s all related). First time unsold seats at a big Premier League Arsenal game since Denis Bergkamp signed.

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@timpayton

2 years

Don’t see point in paying £85 for a ticket and the main action takes place on a tv screen and you don’t even see live in the ground. Doesn’t matter if goes for or against you it’s just rubbish. Let the game flow

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@timpayton

9 years

“ @Sir_Livers : Come on Pacman http://t.co/cG8gOw5XP8” #Gooner #pacquiao

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8 years

Spurs fan just told me to enjoy 'your moment'. Bit harsh. I'd say 21 years is more of an era than a moment

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7 years

Only seven premier league games left with Wenger managing Arsenal at the Emirates. If you have a ticket use it. Support team. Wish him well

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9 years

Yeeessss. A fantastic victory for Arsenal & also fantastic to see the divers and cheats getting their just desserts. #FACupHolders march on

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3 years

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7 years

Wenger will go but will Arsenal go anywhere with Gazidis and Kroenke running a club for cash not cups?

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7 years

City different level to Arsenal today. Better players. Better manager. Better approach. It’s a long way off Arsenal matching the best again

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4 years

Now can Momentum and the Corbyn cult just piss off

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4 years

@DarrenArsenal1 China doesn’t want coverage of the one million Muslims they have imprisoned in concentration camps. But business comes first

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8 years

Alex Iwobi was three months old when Arsene Wenger took over at Arsenal. Amazing story that now he is a star in his latest Arsenal squad.

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4 years

Arsenal paid £13.5m to agents last year. That's the equivalent of every season ticket holder paying about £337 of their renewal money straight to the agents. Across football £263m spent. Urgently needs reform

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1 year

Not that surprised nor disappointed at Arsenal’s result. The tank is empty. But what a journey & achievement to get this far. I do think the reaction after & in the pub shows the challenge for next year. A big ask to be as good again over 38 games.

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6 years

Gazidis needs to stop negotiating his own status and salary and get on with sorting the Ramsey contract and rest of transfer in/outs. What a time to repay the £20m already taken out of Arsenal

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@timpayton

6 years

Kroenke lied about engaging with fans at time of first takeover. Now he is compulsory forcing out supporter shareholders so doesn’t have to attend an AGM with them or explain how club is being run. An awful day for the club’s values and future hopes

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4 years

Dear Father Christmas. Please please please can I have a new manager. And a midfield. A couple of defenders would be good (please check the instructions that they can actually defend). And as I’ve been good this year any chance of a new owner? Love Tim #Arsenal

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5 years

No questioning the backbone of those Arsenal players out there today. Full of fight and passion. Fantastic

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7 years

Still staggered at the rudeness and incompetence from the Arsenal Board today & Kroenke’s refusal to speak demonstrating his total contempt

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