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AST concern at departure of Bracewell-Smith from Board Posted on: 08/12/08

The AST issued the following statement followng the announcement that Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith is to leave the Club's main Board:"The AST is disappointed to see the departure of a director with such a large shareholding from the Board of Arsenal. Whilst Lady Nina was free to sell her ... Read More on AST concern at departure of Bracewell-Smith from Board

Arsenal Supporters' Trust welcomes appointment of Ivan Gazidis as Chief executiv Posted on: 25/10/08

"This is a vital appointment at a time when Arsenal face challenging times on and off the field. "The most pressing item in his in-tray is seeing through the completion of the Highbury Square property development in the face of the severe economic downturn. "His experience ... Read More on Arsenal Supporters' Trust welcomes appointment of Ivan Gazidis as Chief executiv

AST welcomes Stan Kroenke’s appointment to the Board and comments on the financi Posted on: 19/09/08

“The AST has long advocated that Stan Kroenke would be an important addition to the Board and we welcome Stan Kroenke’s appointment which should bring greater ownership stability and adds to the skillset around that top table. Read More on AST welcomes Stan Kroenke’s appointment to the Board and comments on the financi

AST welcomes Stan Kroenke’s appointment to the Board and comments on the financi Posted on: 19/09/08

“The AST has long advocated that Stan Kroenke would be an important addition to the Board and we welcome Stan Kroenke’s appointment which should bring greater ownership stability and adds to the skillset around that top table.“The AST has met with Stan Kroenke and visited Denver to see his other ... Read More on AST welcomes Stan Kroenke’s appointment to the Board and comments on the financi

AST letter to Stan Kroenke, following visit to Denver Posted on: 18/06/08

Dear Stan, The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust (AST) would like to thank you for facilitating our visit to Denver earlier this month. We have been encouraged that we have developed a good relationship with Kroenke Sports Enterprises (KSE), including meetings with you and Paul in London in the 14 ... Read More on AST letter to Stan Kroenke, following visit to Denver

Statement on departure of Keith Edelman Posted on: 01/05/08

“Keith’s legacy to Arsenal is the Emirates Stadium. It was a tremendous feat to deliver the stadium on time and budget”. “Football clubs need stability to succeed and we welcome the appointment of Ken Friar as Acting Managing Director. Ken is Arsenal through and through and no-one has a better ... Read More on Statement on departure of Keith Edelman

AST financial analysis - Henry paid £10m in final year, future transfer budgets Posted on: 18/04/08

Detailed financial analysis by the Arsenal Supporters' Trust has revealed that Thierry Henry was paid more than £10m in his final season at Arsenal.The story is covered in more detailed in today's Guardian Arsenal Supporters' Trust Members will be receiving copies of the AST's latest review of ... Read More on AST financial analysis - Henry paid £10m in final year, future transfer budgets

AST secures official statement on takeover policy from Red and White Posted on: 29/02/08

Explaining the key role The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust (AST) played in securing yesterday’s statement from Red and White that they would extend their formal commitment to the Takeover Panel not to make a bid for Arsenal in the next six months: The initial commitment by Red and White that they would ... Read More on AST secures official statement on takeover policy from Red and White

AST ballots all members on supporting the Arsenal Board’s lockdown Posted on: 08/02/08

The AST has now written to all its members with ballot forms that give them the chance to vote on policies the Trust Board have formulated following resolutions passed at the AST AGM late last year. The Trust is now putting to every member the following resolutions: Resolution ... Read More on AST ballots all members on supporting the Arsenal Board’s lockdown

2008 News