2008
AST concern at departure of Bracewell-Smith from Board
Posted Monday 08th December 2008
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 shares under the terms of the lockdown […]
Read MoreArsenal Supporters’ Trust welcomes appointment of Ivan Gazidis as Chief executiv
Posted Saturday 25th October 2008
“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 of international sports marketing should help the club to grow its income stream […]
Read MoreAST welcomes Stan Kroenke?s appointment to the Board and comments on the financi
Posted Friday 19th September 2008
The AST has long advocated that Stan Kroenke would be an important addition to the Board and we welcome Stan Kroenkes 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 sports teams in operation. […]
Read MoreAST letter to Stan Kroenke, following visit to Denver
Posted Wednesday 18th June 2008
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 months since KSE first invested in Arsenal […]
Read MoreStatement on departure of Keith Edelman
Posted Thursday 01st May 2008
Keiths 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 knowledge of how Arsenal […]
Read MoreAST financial analysis – Henry paid £10m in final year, future transfer budgets
Posted Friday 18th April 2008
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 Arsenal’s finances this weekend. A full copy of […]
Read MoreAST secures official statement on takeover policy from Red and White
Posted Friday 29th February 2008
Explaining the key role The Arsenal Supporters Trust (AST) played in securing yesterdays 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 not bid for Arsenal […]
Read MoreAST ballots all members on supporting the Arsenal Board?s lockdown
Posted Friday 08th February 2008
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 1: That the Arsenal Supporters Trust (AST) […]
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