The AST today issued the following statement in response to news stories that the takeover panel has begun an investigation into Arsenal:

“The AST regrets that a shareholder has chosen to involve the takeover panel. Their complaint is about protecting shareholder value. We represent Arsenal supporters who owns shares as custodians of the club. Our primary interest as shareholders is what is good for Arsenal Football Club rather than trying to make money. Once again we would urge all of the major shareholders in the club to reflect that Arsenal would be much better off if everyone worked together. It strengthens our resolve to work to increase the number of Arsenal supporters who own shares in Arsenal”.